Idaho Falls school board trustee resigns

Idaho Falls School Board Trustee Lisa Burtenshaw has resigned.

Burtenshaw represented Zone 3, which includes the neighborhoods of Theresa Bunker, Linden Park, Edgemont, Longfellow, and Sunnyside Elementary schools for nearly a decade.

“I have so enjoyed my time on the board working with parents, patrons, and fellow board members, but after 10 years, I feel it is time to pursue other interests,” Burtenshaw said. “I will especially miss the interactions with so many great teachers and administrators. We are lucky as a community to have this talented group of people committed to the best interests of our children.”

Anyone interested in filling the Zone 3 seat is invited to submit a letter of interest to the Idaho Falls School District administrative office at 690 John Adams Parkway by Thursday, September 20.

Board members will interview candidates during the week of September 24 and plan to name a replacement September 26.

Letters should include the candidate’s qualifications and the reasons he or she would like to serve on the Board of Trustees. Interested candidates must be 18 years old or older, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Idaho and a resident of Zone 3. For a complete description of Zone 3 or to see a map, go to www.ifschools.org, click on “Our District” and then “Board of Trustees.”