Janauary 2026 Organizational/Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The Nampa School District Board of Trustees held their regular organizational meeting on January 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included upcoming facilities projects with bids expected for roof repairs at West and Central schools, parking lot improvements for bus facilities, and the development of a professional development center for teaching staff at West. The board was informed that these projects would be brought forward for approval in the February meeting. Additionally, the board approved the opening of a committee to vet and potentially adopt a new K-5 elementary science curriculum through a partnership with Gradient Learning, which includes digital licensing and a learning management system. Budget discussions highlighted challenges due to declining enrollment and funding shortfalls, with a projected operational deficit nearing $900,000. The board discussed the need to rightsize operations and manage costs carefully, noting that some maintenance and construction projects are funded separately and not affected by operational budget constraints. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but several action items and motions related to staffing and curriculum committee formation were approved.