Regular Board of Trustees Meeting 07/21/2026

The Nampa School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on July 21, 2026, with significant focus on transportation and facilities projects. The board approved a $150,000 increase to the variable cost portion of the First Student bus contract to raise starting driver wages to $22.68 per hour, aiming to address driver retention and staffing shortages. This contract addendum represents a 3.5% increase in variable costs and is funded from district savings. The board also approved the transportation routes for the 2026-27 school year. Facilities updates included completion of playgrounds under budget, progress on the West Learning Center and PD center, and ongoing renovations at Skyview High School. A major issue discussed was water damage at Central High School due to roofing installation errors, with repairs expected to take up to two months and plans to temporarily relocate students and staff to Centennial Elementary. The district is coordinating insurance claims to cover repair and displacement costs. Additionally, the board reviewed a pilot safety and security system to improve emergency response times, with potential funding from facilities maintenance funds. Other agenda items included updates on the employee handbook, a new moment of silence policy, and principal evaluation revisions. No new contracts beyond the bus contract amendment were awarded during the meeting.