# September 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

The September 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting for the Nampa School District included several procurement-related discussions and policy updates. The board approved motions to revise the union calendar and to begin the application process for a secondary science curriculum adoption committee, covering grades 6-8 and select high school courses. Significant attention was given to updates on procurement policies (7400 series), including a full rewrite of purchasing processes to align with Idaho code, restrictions on contracts related to boycotting entities, USDA-required procurement policies for school meal programs, and updated public works contracting policies reflecting new state and federal dollar thresholds. The board approved first readings or first and final readings of these policies. Additionally, the board discussed the challenges with the Idaho Center venue for high school graduations, including potential calendar impacts and the possibility of consolidating ceremonies into a single day to maximize instructional time. Facility improvements were reported, including progress on a new bus parking lot. Financial updates indicated stable budget conditions despite declining kindergarten enrollment trends. Transportation challenges due to driver shortages were noted, with recent pay increases expected to help. The board also appointed a new trustee for zone 4. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement policy compliance, curriculum adoption planning, facility upgrades, and operational challenges affecting district services.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [September 2026 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc_SMYx488Y) - Nampa School District