Meet Hazel Bauman
Hazel Bauman assumed the superintendent position on July 1, 2008, after a transition period that began in September 2007 when Harry Amend announced plans for retirement. Ms. Bauman has 37 years of experience in public and higher education, including the past seven years as assistant superintendent. In years prior, she served as director of curriculum and instruction, director of elementary education, and curriculum director.

Meet Rosie Astorquia
Rosie Astorquia assumed the position of Director of Secondary Education on July 1, 2006. She has 37 years in education as a teacher, middle school and high school administrator and district curriculum director. In her new position, she will supervise all secondary schools in the District and coordinate the District's secondary remediation programs.  

Meet Pam Pratt
Pam Pratt was named Director of Elementary Education in July of 2006 after serving 15 years as an elementary principal in the Coeur d'Alene School District, most recently at Skyway Elementary School. In her new position, she oversees 10 elementary schools and all programs that support elementary education.

Meet Steve Briggs
Steve Briggs came to District 271 in December 1997 from Pocatello where he was fiscal officer for the Idaho State University School of Applied Technology. As Chief Financial Officer, he oversees the district's budget and financial services, as well as its support services.

Meet Jean Bengfort
Jean Bengfort joined the District in August of 2001, bringing technology integration expertise from prior school district positions in Iowa. As Director of Technology, she oversees the technical services staff and budget, as well as the planning and implementation of technology into the curriculum. 

Meet Frances Huffman
Frances Huffman is the new Director of Special Services. Previously, she had served as Title 1 director and assistant director of special education. In prior years, she was assistant principal and speech language pathologist at Skyway Elementary School. She came to this District with 25 years experience in special education in eastern Idaho.