Kuna School Board Report for July 16th, 2024

As we transition to a new communication system the monthly school board report is changing. Here’s the school board report for July 16, 2024.

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• Zone 1 - Hillary Lowe

• Zone 2 - JD Grant

• Zone 3 - Krysti Bruce

• Zone 4 - Kim Nixon

• Zone 5 - Michael Thornton 

Board discusses levy options or the possibility of $3.2 million in further cuts

Following the failure of the previous levy and the district's cutting over $2.5 million in expenses for the 2024-25 school year, the board discussed asking voters to consider a levy in November or the possibility of having to cut another $3.2 million from the 2025-26 budget.

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Board considers extracurricular fee increase for 2024-25 

The Board heard a presentation from district leadership regarding the fees for extracurricular activities for the 2024-25 school year.  District leadership was asked to provide additional information in August so they can vote on the amount of increase needed to offset costs related to coaches' stipends, sports equipment, and transportation costs.

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ISBA to help find the next KSD Superintendent

The Board heard proposals from two companies to help with finding the next KSD Superintendent.

• ISBA for the amount of $8,750

• McPherson & Jacobson for the amount of $17,800

ISBA was chosen to guide the search process.   

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Kuna students perform well on state reading tests   

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Kevin Gifford reviewed the performance of the district’s K-3 students on the Idaho Reading Indicator. During the 2023-24 school year, Kuna students demonstrated a proficiency of 69.2%. Only two Treasure Valley districts performed better than Kuna. The district’s nearly 70% students proficient also outpaced performance statewide which was 66.5% District leadership is very proud and grateful of the hard work by teachers, students, and parents, who all worked hard to have nearly 70% of students meet this level of achievement.

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Exploring sale of 4th Street Gym

The Board approved district leadership to explore the possibility of selling the 4th Street Gym and get Requests for Proposals for appraisal of the property.

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FIRST READING (Start of the Process)

Adopt the following policies (Action):

• 441 - Assignment, Reassignment and Transfer of Certificated Employees

• 650.1 - Library and Resource Center Materials Procedures (Policy)

• 650.2 - Library and Resource Center Materials Form (Policy) (This policy held for more review)

Amend the following policies (Action):

• 246 - Trustee Vacancy

• 276 - Access to Public Records

• 409 - Military Leave

• 553 - Restraint and Conclusion

• 648 - Health/Wellness

• 650 - Library and Resource Center Materials

• 838 - Activity Funds

• 850 - Purchasing

• 850.3 - Purchasing Services or Personal Property

• 850.9 - Public Works Construction 

Remove the following policies (Action):

• 459 - Reassignment of Administrative Employees

• 640 - Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation 

• 260 - Agenda Preparation

• 264 - Annual Meetings

• 266 - Regular Meetings

• 268 - Special Meetings

• 270 - Executive Sessions

• 272 - Board Meeting Minutes

• 274 - Quorum at Board Meetings 

• 561.5 - Administering Medications: Diabetes

• 857 - Personal Service Contracts - Notice Requirements

SECOND READING (Amending part of the process)

• 262 Board Meetings

• 262.1 Board Meeting Rules of Order and ProcedureGraves (This policy held for more review)

THIRD READING (Finishing the process)

• Adopt the following policies:

  • 701 - Use of District Owned or Leased Vehicles

  • 704 - Establishing Bus Routes, Stops, and Non Transportation Zones

  • 726 - Safety Busing

  • 734 - Transportation for Students in Foster Care

• Amend the following policies:

  • 407 - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  • 551 - Student Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use

  • 561 - Administering Medications

  • 699 - Technology Instruction and Determining Average Daily Attendance (ADA)

  • 712 - Student Transportation System

  • 716 - Transportation Liability Insurance

  • 722 - Unauthorized School Bus Entry

  • 738 - School Bus Drivers

  • 740 - Duties of School Bus Drivers

  • 1030 - Student Support Organizations

• Remove the following policies:

  • 572 - Eligibility and Participation in Interscholastic Activities

  • 575 - Transportation to School-Sponsored Activities

  • 679.8 - Transportation for Students in Foster Care

  • 700 - Student Transportation 

  • 742 - Bus Driver Conduct

  • 746 - Bus Warning Violations  

Trustees approved the consent agenda including:

• June 11, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes 

• Accounts Payable 

• School Financials

• Budget Status Report

• Personnel Report

• Trip Request

• Lift Station 

• Synergy Walkway

• KHS Driveway