Nampa School District public meetings in 2020

Special Board Meeting - Amended Agenda

The Nampa School District board will discuss survey results from athletes, coaches, and parents regarding winter athletics, review COVID-19 data, and consider an action item to approve an athletic plan. The meeting also includes a request for a cheerleading trip to Rexburg, Idaho, and a workshop on board norms.

• Action item to approve an Athletic Plan for winter sports
• Discussion of survey results from athletes, coaches, and parents
• Review of Nampa School District COVID-19 data
• Action item on Nampa High School Cheerleading Trip to Rexburg, ID (Jan 15-16, 2021)
• Public comments on athletics

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board of Trustees will consider and possibly take action on revising the 2020-2021 school year reopening plan and adjusting the calendar to change student contact days. They will also discuss stimulus expenditures and the overall budget, update legislative priorities, and hold second readings on policies for curricular materials and graduation requirements, including suspending the senior project oral presentation for the class of 2021. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, personnel report, enrollment report, financial reports, medical data metrics, and the employee handbook.

• Possible action on revising the 2020-2021 school year reopening plan
• Action item to approve revised 2020-2021 school year calendar with changes to student contact days
• Discussion on stimulus expenditures and overall budget
• Second reading of revised policy #2540 on selection, adoption, and removal of curricular materials
• Second reading of revised policy #2700 suspending oral senior project presentation for class of 2021

Cancelled - Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting of the Nampa School District, scheduled for November 25, 2020, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Special Board Meeting

At this special meeting, the Nampa School Board will discuss the Stay Open Committee's presentation and vote on shifting to remote instruction from Nov 30 through Jan 13, with a review on Jan 4/5. The board will also vote on postponing winter athletics and activities until after Jan 3.

• Presentation from the Stay Open Committee
• Action item: move to remote instruction starting Nov 30 through Jan 13, with teachers reporting virtually on Jan 4 and students on Jan 5
• Action item: postpone winter athletic competition, practice, and activities until after Jan 3, with a board review on Jan 4/5

Board Work Session

The Nampa School District Board will hold a work session on November 17, 2020, to discuss board norms. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person attendance is limited; the meeting will be broadcast live via Zoom.

• Discussion of board norms and procedures

Special Board Meeting - Amended Agenda

The Nampa School District Board will hold a special meeting to consider an action item for a 2.5% stipend and then recess into executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) to discuss personnel matters. The meeting also includes approval of the amended agenda and resuming open session before adjournment.

• Action item to approve the amended agenda
• Action item to consider a 2.5% stipend
• Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of a public officer, employee, staff member, or student

Special Board Meeting

The Nampa School District Board will recess into an executive session to consider hiring, evaluating, dismissing, or disciplining staff and related confidential records. After the executive session, the board will resume the open session and may address a personnel action. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Executive session to discuss hiring, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of staff and confidential records
• Resume open session after executive session
• Possible personnel action item

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board will discuss and vote on the 2020-2021 school year reopening plan, including updates to instructional and athletic activities. Trustees will also consider approving Gem Prep and Idaho Arts Charter School as local education agencies, review fall IRI results, and act on multiple policy revisions. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, personnel report, enrollment report, and financial statements.

• Action item: 2020-2021 School Year Reopening Plan with multiple redline versions
• Action item: Approve Gem Prep as a local education agency (LEA)
• Action item: Approve Idaho Arts Charter School as a local education agency (LEA)
• Discussion: Curriculum, Instruction and Reopening Survey Results
• Action item: First reading of revised Policy #2540 on selection and removal of curricular materials

Board Work Session

The Nampa School Board will discuss three sets of topics: resolutions for the Idaho School Boards Association annual conference, the district's strategic plan, and board goals. No votes are scheduled; the work session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of ISBA resolutions: full funding of kindergarten, restoring holdbacks, reinstating career ladder placement
• Discussion of strategic work plan for 2020-2021
• Discussion of board goals and handbook draft

Special Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board of Trustees will meet for a special meeting to consider several consent agenda items and new business. Key actions include a vote on revising the 2020-2021 school calendar, approving a contract addendum with Brown Bus Company, and accepting the annual audit. The board will also receive updates on standards-based grading and COVID data metrics.

• Action item: revised 2020-2021 school calendar moving teacher work day from Oct 30 to Nov 2
• Approval of Brown Bus Company contract addendum for 2020-2021
• Acceptance of annual audit for the district
• Approval of winter sports schedules for Columbia, Nampa, and Skyview high schools
• Report on restraint and seclusion data for the 2019-2020 school year

Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorum - Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District’s regular Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for October 13, 2020, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda included consent items and new business such as a standards-based grading update and a bus contract addendum, but none were acted upon.

• Cancelled meeting – board lacked quorum
• Scheduled consent agenda: approval of minutes, personnel report, enrollment report, accounts payable, and disposal notifications
• Proposed new business: standards-based grading update, ISBA bylaw changes, community outreach committee, Brown Bus Company contract addendum, and annual audit acceptance

Special Board Meeting

The Nampa School District Board held a special meeting on September 22, 2020. The board recessed into an executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation, including possible dismissal or disciplinary actions. The meeting also featured ISBA board training with Anne Ritter, discussion of an evaluation framework, and review of board goals before adjourning.

• Executive Session – Superintendent Evaluation (consider evaluation, dismissal, or discipline)
• Superintendent Evaluation (information and procedural item)
• Resume Open Session (procedural action)
• Superintendent Evaluation Framework (discussion)
• Board Goals (discussion)

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

This regular meeting includes a large consent agenda with routine approvals of minutes, personnel, finances, safety bus routes, student handbooks, and a stormwater education agreement. Under new business, the board will discuss and vote on renewing the Idaho Arts Charter School's performance certificate and approving the TVLA Innovation Agreement, along with presentations on enrollment, CIP plan, community engagement, a board resolution, and a monthly budget status report.

• Approval of Idaho Arts Charter School certificate renewal
• Approval of TVLA Innovation Agreement
• Approval of Athletics & Activities Reopening Plan (including saliva testing)
• Approval of Face Covering Language for Elementary Handbooks (COVID-19 protocol)
• Approval of revised Fall 2020 Athletics Schedules

Special Board Meeting

The Nampa School District Board will hold a special meeting to consider and potentially approve a revised district reopening plan for fall 2020, determine the instructional delivery mode (remote or hybrid) beginning September 8, and vote on athletics and activities reopening plans. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approval of Revised District Reopening Plan with supporting documentation
• Determination of Instructional Delivery Mode (remote or hybrid) effective Sep 8
• Athletics and Activities Reopening Plan
• Return to Play Consideration for fall sports

Special Board Meeting

This special meeting considers two possible action items: approval of the district's fall 2020 reopening plan for face-to-face instruction and approval of a separate plan for athletics and activities. The board will hear guest presenters on health alert levels and public comments before voting. Attachments include health metrics, reopening documents, and survey results.

• Possible action to re-approve the district plan and supporting documentation for fall reopening
• Possible action to approve the Athletics and Activities Reopening Plan
• Guest presenters discuss interim criteria for health alert levels and COVID-19 data
• Public comments submitted via email and letters included in agenda packet
• Attachments include NSD Expectations for Instruction, Social Emotional Learning plan, and staff return survey

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will discuss and take action on guidance for virtual and blended learning for the fall, as well as athletics. They will also consider the superintendent's contract, allocate ESSER stimulus funds, and vote on a revised immunization policy. A new Zone 5 trustee will be sworn in.

• Guidance for virtual and blended learning (discussion)
• Action item on guidance for athletics
• Action item on superintendent contract
• Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) allocation discussion
• Second reading of revised policy #3525 on immunization requirements

Special Board Meeting

The Nampa School District Board is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Zone 5 trustee vacancy. This is a discussion item; no decisions are scheduled.

• Interview trustee candidates for Zone 5 vacancy

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will discuss and vote on the fall reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year, including a possible delay of the school start date. They will also consider appointing a new trustee for Zone 2 and review several consent agenda items such as contracts and financial reports. The meeting includes presentations from health experts regarding COVID-19.

• Fall reopening plan with mandatory masks discussion
• Proposal to delay the start of the school year
• Appointment of a new trustee for Zone 2
• Approval of Chatterbox Speech & Language Center contract for 2020-2021
• First read of revision to Policy #3525 on immunization requirements

Special Board Meeting

The Nampa School Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving a revised Summer School Reopening Plan. They will also discuss the Fall Reopening Plan for elementary, middle, and high schools, supported by survey results and COVID response protocols. A possible action item on Policy #5235 regarding staff health is also on the agenda.

• Action item: Approve Revised Summer School Reopening Plan
• Discussion: Fall Reopening Plan (elementary, middle, high school)
• Possible action: Policy #5235 - Staff Health
• Documents include COVID survey results and student confirmed case response protocol

Special Board Meeting

The Nampa School District Board holds a special meeting with a public hearing on the budget, then considers approving the 2020-2021 budget, the 2020 Summer School Plan with COVID-19 protocols, and discusses the Fall Reopening Plan. Consent agenda items include approval of Nutrition Services bid and Personnel Report.

• Public hearing on the 2020-2021 budget
• Action to approve the 2020-2021 budget
• Approval of 2020 Summer School Plan with COVID-19 safety plans
• Discussion of Fall Reopening Plan
• Consent agenda: Nutrition Services bid and Personnel Report

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board will consider authorizing 2020-2021 contracts at 2019-2020 salary levels because a new agreement with the Nampa Education Association is unlikely by the July 1 deadline. Other actions include approving a school resource officer contract, an athletic trainer contract, a lease resolution for laptops, and declaring a vacancy in Trustee Zone 5. The board will also discuss budget allocation and standards-based grading.

• Action to issue 2020-2021 contracts at 2019-2020 salary amounts due to stalled negotiations
• Approval of School Resource Officer contract with Nampa Police Department for 2020-2023
• Approval of athletic trainer service contract with St. Luke's (2020-2023)
• Approval of lease resolution for laptops
• Declaration of vacancy in Trustee Zone 5 and discussion of application process

Special Board Meeting

The Nampa School District Board holds a special meeting to interview candidates for Trustee Zone 5 and discuss a resolution authorizing the sale of the Parkview property. The agenda includes a Purchase and Sale Agreement and an appraisal report.

• Interviews for candidates for Trustee Zone 5
• Resolution regarding sale of Parkview property
• Purchase and Sale Agreement (NSD 131-Koppes) and appraisal report attached

Special Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on May 12, 2020, via Zoom. The only substantive action item is a resolution to recess into executive session to discuss a personnel issue involving the evaluation, dismissal, disciplining, or complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member, or student. The meeting will then resume open session before adjourning.

• Action item to enter executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(b) for personnel matters

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board of Trustees will meet on May 12, 2020, via Zoom. They will discuss the 2020-2021 budget, the Nampa School District Idaho Rebounds Plan for COVID-19, and facilities projects. Action items include approval of the superintendent evaluation for the 2019-2020 school year, acceptance of Trustee Lewis's resignation effective May 31, 2020, and several consent agenda items such as a lunch price increase and cooling tower replacement.

• Approval of lunch price increase for FY 2021
• Approval of Greenhurst Cooling Tower Replacement
• Approval of playground bids
• Action on superintendent evaluation for 2019-2020 school year
• Accept resignation of Trustee Lewis effective May 31, 2020

Special Meeting

The Nampa School District Board is considering extending the closure of school campuses through the end of the current school year. The meeting also includes discussions on revising the 2019-2020 school calendar and a potential change to the July 2020 regular board meeting date.

• Extend soft closure of school campuses through the end of the school year
• Maintain virtual instruction through May 22, 2020
• Revise 2019-2020 School Calendar
• Possible action on July 2020 Regular Board Meeting Date
• Executive Session for Superintendent Evaluation

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will discuss updates on the soft closure due to COVID-19, including prom, graduation, spring sports, and travel. They will also consider suspending high school graduation requirements policy through May 28, 2020. Consent agenda items include authorization of emergency closure dates from March 17-19 and 30, 2020, and approval of various bids and reports.

• Authorization of emergency closure on March 17-19 and 30, 2020
• Discussion of soft closure updates (prom, graduation, spring sports, travel)
• Action to suspend policy #2700 for high school graduation requirements through May 28, 2020
• Approval of Iowa HVAC bid
• Budget discussion and monthly budget status report

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board will act on the sale of the former Parkview School building after receiving one bid, and will vote on the 2020-2022 school calendar. The board will also hold first readings on several policies, including closed campus, video surveillance, and sexual harassment. Consent items include approval of minutes, enrollment and personnel reports, and accounts payable.

• Action on Parkview School building bid (property sale)
• Vote on 2020-2022 school calendar
• First reading of policies: Closed Campus (#3455), Student Vehicle Parking (#3450), Foreign Exchange Students (#3090)
• First reading of Video Surveillance policy (#3560/#5390)
• Monthly budget status report for February 2020

Special Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting to recess into executive session under Idaho Code to discuss a personnel matter involving the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or student. Following the closed session, the board will resume open session to take action on the personnel issue. The meeting is procedural with no public hearings or financial decisions listed.

• Action Item - Resolution to enter Executive Session for personnel issue under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(b)
• Action Item - Resume open session after executive discussion
• Action Item - Personnel issue (vote following executive session)

Board Work Session

This is a procedural work session for the Nampa School District Board. The board will discuss team building activities, board responsibilities, and current initiatives such as secondary start time and graduation committees. No votes or budget decisions are expected.

• Team building activity discussion
• Review of Idaho statutes and board powers and duties
• Discussion of Secondary Start Time Committee and Graduation Committee charges
• Review of district and board goals for 2019-2020 and 2020

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, the February enrollment report, personnel and financial reports, disposal notices, and a permanent easement contract for a pedestrian crossing and street lights at South Middle School. New business will include discussion of the 2019 graduation rate, a strategic goals progress update, the 2020 Census, and a monthly budget status report. The board will also conduct second‑reading votes on multiple policy revisions covering relationship abuse, sexual assault, tobacco use, school climate, student discipline, violence prevention, disability accommodations, staff health, and emergency preparedness.

• Approval of Permanent Easement South Middle School Pedestrian Crossing
• Approval of Minutes: Regular Board Meeting – January 21, 2020
• Approval of February Enrollment Report
• Approval of Accounts Payable & Student Activity Funds Reports
• Second‑reading vote on Policy #3285 – Relationship Abuse & Sexual Assault Prevention

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a chair and vice chair, appointing a clerk and treasurer, and setting the 2020 meeting calendar. They will also consider approving the consent agenda including financial reports and a permanent easement for city water. New business includes discussing early winter IRI results, voting on the health curriculum advisory committee, and discussing the legislative position on Idaho Core standards, as well as updates on secondary start time and facility committees.

• Election of chair and vice chair for 2020
• Approval of permanent easement for city water near Airport and Robinson
• Action on health curriculum advisory committee composition and charge
• Discussion of legislative position on Idaho Core content standards
• Update on secondary start time committee