The Capital Plan Task Force met June 12 to continue developing long-term solutions for Kuna School District’s facility needs. Highlights included:

• A review of current and projected student enrollment trends.

• Discussion of the potential impact of continued growth—both with and without new school construction.

• A presentation from LKV and Beniton using a “Lego-style” modular approach to future additions at Swan Falls High School.

• Information about the Idaho bond climate and lessons from past Kuna bond elections in 2017 and 2023.

• Group discussions focused on questions, ideas, and decision timelines.

The task force will reconvene in Aug. 11 to continue refining recommendations.

The Capital Plan Task Force met May 12 to continue planning for future school facility needs in the Kuna School District. The meeting included:

• A review of the district’s current schools, properties, and previously approved capital plans.

• A recap of growth projections and tax impacts shared by experts from Zions Bank and the City of Kuna.

• Discussion of the three-phase, 10-year facilities plan, including new schools, renovations, and maintenance projects.

• Preliminary costs for adding portables at Kuna High School and an overview of available land for future elementary schools.

Task force members also shared feedback in small groups to help shape future recommendations.

Summary of April 14, 2025 Meeting held at Kuna High School

•  We talked about the difference between building capacity (how many students a school building can hold) and educational capacity (how many students can be supported well with the right space, teachers, and programs). To help show the difference, we visited three classrooms and labs at Kuna High School.
  Takeaway: Kuna High School is more than full.  

• Our financial advisor, Michael Keith, shared information about property taxes and the district’s debt.
  Takeaway: The amount of property taxes collected and the tax rate are the lowest they’ve been in 15 years.

• Mike Borzig from the City of Kuna showed us how many new homes are approved and how many kids they might bring.
  Takeaway: In about 18 months, our community may have 500+ more students.

Our next meeting is Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at Swan Falls High School. We’ll share more about student enrollment and what our schools need.

Review the information from the April 2025 Meeting 

Summary of the March 10, 2025 meeting held at Swan Falls High School.

We reviewed:

• the timeline of the work
• the recommendations of the 2022 Task Force,
• new funding from state for maintenance,
• enrollment and capacity at each school
• current property tax rates
• review of asking for mitigation from developers

Review the information from the March 2025 Meeting