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Board Report
Recap of the August Kuna School Board regular monthy meeting
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The Kuna school board met on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024
In this report:
➡️ Board will ask voters in November for levy to pay for 43 teachers, technology & curriculum
➡️ Other reports & actions
- Rodeo club celebrates success
- Heating/Cooling systems, fire alarm, roof projects update
- Fees increase for middle, high school sports
- Lunch, breakfast prices Increase by 5%
- 2024-25 Bus routes approved
- Plans to buy used buses, computers, OK'd
➡️ Policy decisions
➡️ Consent agenda
Next meetings
- Aug. 27 Special Board Meeting Work Session for Superintendent Search
- Sept. 10 Regular Meeting
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Board will ask voters in November for levy to pay for 43 teachers, technology & curriculum
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The board approved a proposal to ask voters for a two-year supplemental levy of $3.6 million for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. If approved, the levy will fund:
$3,359,360 for teacher salaries and benefits to:
- Maintain 37 teaching positions
- Add 6 new teachers to help reduce class sizes
$250,000 for technology and curriculum needs
If the levy is not approved, district administrators shared that $3.2 million in reductions would be necessary, including cutting 37 teaching positions, which would increase class sizes, change high school schedules, reduce kindergarten to half-time, and limit career technical education program options.
BALLOT QUESTION & TAX IMPACT
QUESTION: Shall the Board of Trustees of Joint School District No. 3, Ada and Canyon Counties, State of Idaho, be authorized and empowered to levy a Supplemental Levy in the amount of Three Million Six Hundred Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($3,609,360) per year for two (2) years, commencing with the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027, for the purposes stated above; all as provided in the Resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees on August 13, 2024?
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $65.48 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions.
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Rodeo club celebrates success
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Kuna High School rodeo club advisor Cindy Hunter reviewed the team's achievements, including:
- Ayden Schnitker qualifying for state competition in bull riding
- Jayden Jansen qualifying for state in rein cow horse and placing 18th in world competition
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Heating/cooling systems, fire alarm, roof projects update
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Assistant Superintendent Brian Graves shared with trustees that architects and engineers are working on estimates and bid documents for:
- HVAC - Kuna High School, Ross Elementary, and Indian Creek Elementary
- Fire Alarms - Kuna High, Ross Elementary, Indian Creek Elementary, and Hubbard Elementary
- Roofs - Reed Elementary and Hubbard Elementary
They also are assisting the district in updating its 10-year maintenance plan for the state.
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Fees increase for middle, high school sports
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The Board approved a 5% increase in Associated Student Body (ASB) and fall sports fees for middle and high schools. They also discussed the possibility of increasing fees again for winter sports and adding a per-sport fee.
New ASB Fees for 2024-25:
- High school: $42
- Middle school: $21
New Fall Sports Fees for 2024-25:
- High school: $105
- Middle school: $52.50
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Lunch, breakfast prices increase by 5%
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The Board approved a 5% increase in meal prices for the 2024-25 school year:
Lunch Prices:
- Elementary: $3.40
- Secondary: $3.90
- Adult: $5.25
Breakfast Prices:
- All students: $2.35
- Adults: $3.15
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2024-25 Bus routes approved
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Bus routes and walk zones for the 2024-25 school year were approved. Parents will find information about their student’s route in PowerSchool.
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Plans to buy used buses, computers, OK'd
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Trustees authorized district staff to move forward with purchases of buses and teacher desktop computers not to exceed funds available.
Other purchases approved:
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Most policies are reviewed by the district's policy committee comprised of staff, parents, and two school board members before being considered by the board.
The board adopts new, amends existing, and removes policies through a series of "readings."
- The first reading is typically the start of the process and can include discussions about changes.
- The second reading allows for changes to be reviewed and/or additional changes to be made.
- The third reading is typically the final step.
The public may provide feedback at every reading.
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Adopted the following policies:
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441 - Assignment, Reassignment and Transfer of Certificated Employees
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650.1 - Library and Resource Center Materials Procedures (Policy)
Amended the following policies:
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246 - Trustee Vacancy
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276 - Access to Public Records
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409 - Military Leave
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553 - Restraint and Conclusion
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648 - Health/Wellness
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650 - Library and Resource Center Materials; 650.2 - Library and Resource Center Materials Form
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838 - Activity Funds
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850 - Purchasing
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850.3 - Purchasing Services or Personal Property
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850.9 - Public Works Construction
Removed the following policies:
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459 - Reassignment of Administrative Employees
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640 - Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation
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260 - Agenda Preparation
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264 - Annual Meetings
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266 - Regular Meetings
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268 - Special Meetings
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270 - Executive Sessions
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272 - Board Meeting Minutes
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274 - Quorum at Board Meetings
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561.5 - Administering Medications: Diabetes
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857 - Personal Service Contracts - Notice Requirements
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Third reading - final step
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Adopted the following policies:
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262.1 Board Meeting Rules of Order and Procedure
Amended the following policies:
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A consent agenda groups routine items for a single motion and vote, saving time in board meetings. It includes non-controversial items like approving minutes or standard reports. Any board member can request to pull an item for separate discussion and vote if needed.
Approved
Trustees removed two items from the consent and approved them after discussion:
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The Kuna School District is governed by an elected board of trustees, with each trustee representing a specific geographic area of the district, known as a Zone.
Each year, the trustees elect a chairman and vice chairman to lead the board.
In addition to board meetings, trustees may also serve on district committees.
Below is information about each trustee and link to a message for the month, if they choose to write one.
Don't know who’s your elected trustee? Look up which trustee serves your address here.
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Zone 4 Trustee Kim Nixon
Term Ends: December 2025
Committees: Strategic Planning Committee, Kuna Education Foundation
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Zone 2 Trustee JD Grant
Term Ends: December 2027
Committees: Safety Committee, Kuna Partnership for Kids
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Zone 1 Trustee Hillary Lowe
Term Ends: December 2027
Committees: Policy Advisory Committee
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Zone 3 Trustee Kyrsti Bruce
Term Ends: December 2025
Committees: Calendar Committee, Policy Advisory Committee, Capital Plan/Supplemental Levy
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Zone 5 Trustee Michael Thornton
Term Ends: December 2027
Committees: Negotiations, Capital Plan/Supplemental Levy
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