William G. Gilbert, Jr.


Dr. Linda Clark


Cally J. Roach


Kurt Liebich


Debbie Critchfield


Board Mission and Strategic Plan – 2024-2029

The mission of the Board is “To drive improvement of the K-20 education system for the citizens of Idaho, focusing on quality, results, and accountability.”


Higher Education Research Strategic Plan

Idaho’s public universities will be a catalyst and engine to spur creation of new knowledge, technologies, products and industries that lead to advances and opportunities for economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Idaho and the nation.


Board Planning Calendar

The master planning calendar provides an overview of yearly tasks associated with policy planning.


Institution and Agency Strategic Plans

Institutions and agencies start updating their strategic plan based on the Board’s own strategic plan and guidance in January, and finalize their plans for submission to the Board prior to the April agenda cutoff date.


Board Planning

The State Board of Education envisions an accessible, affordable, seamless public education system that results in a highly educated citizenry.