School Board Members

Robert Champlin
Representing Region: Zone 1
Elected: 2002
Term Expires: July 2011

Our family has lived and farmed in the Kimberly area since 1913. I graduated from Twin Falls in 1983, and attended the University of Idaho and received my degree in agricultural economics in 1987. After graduation I returned to the Kimberly area to take over the family farm, where we are currently farming around 400 acres of row crops. My wife Toni and our two boys Parker and Seth live just two miles west of Kimberly on the outskirts of Twin Falls. I have served on the Snake River Soil Conservation board since 1989, and The Magic Valley Bank Community Advisory Board plus numerous Church boards at Trinity Lutheran.
I have always felt that I would be involved in whatever school my kids attended. Thus when the opportunity arose to be part of the Kimberly School Board, I jumped in headfirst and have never had any regrets. The Kimberly Schools will be faced with many challenges in the future, with the current growth that we see in our area increasing enrollment, and unfunded mandates to name a few. I know that by keeping our focus on “Kids First”, we will be able to handle these challenges and maintain the high excellence we have become accustom to at Kimberly Schools.

Dane Higdem
Representing Region: Zone 2
Elected: 2009
Term Expires: July 2013

Our family has lived in Kimberly for 8 years. We have two children who currently attend the Kimberly School District. When selecting Kimberly as our home we researched the area and made the decision to live here based on the strength of the school system.
My wife and I both earned our Masters degrees from Idaho State University. My Wife, Stephanie, is a Real Estate Appraiser and I work for CH2M HILL engineering in the water and wastewater field. My family has been involved with education for many years as my parents worked at the College of Idaho for 40 years in the Mathematics and Geology Departments. I grew up with the core value that education brings success.
I have an absolute passion for educating our people. The education of all children in this country is the corner stone of our society, and what makes the United States of America unique in the world.

Our family has lived in Kimberly for about 10 years now. Three of our five children have graduated from Kimberly High School. The last two children currently attend Kimberly High School.
I own a financial advising business where I help people get to the point where work is optional and retirement is affordable. I graduated from BYU with a B.S. degree in Business. Last year I completed an MBA degree from AIU. This was an online program, so I never had to leave the office. In my classes I had students and professors from all over the world. Even the graduation ceremony was online. Technology has changed many things.
When our family was preparing to relocate to this area, we were deciding which town to live in. We showed one of our sons the Kimberly Middle School. He said, “That’s were I want to go.” So, we moved to Kimberly.
The Kimberly School District is a great place for your children to gain an education. The employees of the district are dedicated to helping the children become successful in education as well as in life. One of the reasons that I am on the school board is that I want to make a difference in the education process for all students.

I am 49 years old and have lived in the Kimberly School District my entire life. I graduated from Kimberly High School in 1974, and attended the University of Idaho. My wife, Trena, our youngest daughter Kyra and I live south of Kimberly where we farm. Our oldest daughter Jamie, graduated from Kimberly in 2001 and is a college student. Our family has enjoyed living in Kimberly and our children have benefited from our many dedicated teachers and staff.
We farm 600 acres south and east of Kimberly and also operate a seed sales business. Trena works full time as a secretary at a church and still finds time to help on the farm. In our spare time we enjoy taking day trips to favorite destinations.
I believe that Kimberly Schools have always provided a superior educational experience to our young people. Having grown up in Kimberly, I have seen the high priority past school trustees have placed on early education. Kimberly excels in providing each individual an avenue through which he or she may reach their highest potential. Extra-curricular activities at Kimberly provide life experiences that enhance the academic purpose.
I have served on the Kimberly Board of Trustees since 2001 and I feel that my main desire for the school would be to continue the quality tradition of excellence, while being responsible with patron tax monies. Many people have worked hard to make the Home of the Bulldogs a great place. I congratulate our staff and community and thank them for the opportunity to give a little back.

I have lived in Kimberly for 20 years. I was raised on an Eastern Idaho dairy and crop farm. In addition to farming, my family was involved in education. My father was a teacher, principal and superintendent in the Ririe and Swan Valley areas for over 37 years. Also, my mother-in-law and father-in-law both taught school in the Idaho Falls area for a combined 57 years at Bonneville High School and Tiebreaker Elementary. My family has been very connected to education and small community life in Idaho for some time. I support and appreciate public education. I have a strong belief in the value of the many small communities that cover Idaho.

I graduated from Idaho State University in 1988 in Business Finance. I then moved to the Kimberly area with my wife, Devry, and our then small family for what I thought would be a short stay. It didn't take long to realize Kimberly was an outstanding place to put down roots and raise a family. That decision made twenty years ago has been a great one for my family. I have been happily involved since that time in private business and in banking in the Magic Valley. I recognize and appreciate the opportunities that Kimberly and the Magic Valley have afforded my family. For many years now my family has had significant involvement around the valley in music and drama groups, athletics, scouting, and church. We have four children currently attending Kimberly Schools and two Kimberly graduates attending college.

I admire the quality of our teachers and the positive learning atmosphere my children have experienced. Kimberly Schools truly have a "kids first" feel along with above average academic success. It is my desire to help maintain that feel, and academic success with continued attention to fiscal responsibility as our small town grows.