Kuna School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - June 9th, 2026

The Kuna School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing primarily on academic performance data and the approval of key financial and contractual items for the 2026-27 school year. The board reviewed detailed student achievement growth metrics, including new testing formats and cohort analyses, highlighting areas of progress and concern in math, ELA, and science. The meeting also covered the ratification of the 2026-27 negotiated agreement with the teachers' association, which included maintaining the current salary schedule without raises but allowing step advancements, increased employee health insurance contributions, and a one-time payment for veteran teachers. Additionally, the board approved the classified staff pay schedule, which similarly maintained the previous year's rates. The district's 2026-27 budget was presented and discussed, noting projected enrollment declines, revenue reductions, and increased costs, particularly in special education and insurance. Strategies to address a projected $2.1 million general fund deficit included staffing adjustments, budget realignments, and leveraging modernization funds. The board moved to accept the budget as presented, with ongoing efforts to monitor attendance and optimize funding.