Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
Representatives of the Fisher Valley Paramotor Pilots Association told trustees they have used a field near district property for years and offered to sign waivers, follow scheduling rules and limit pilots on site to reduce liability concerns; they asked the board to consider permitting continued use while avoiding school events.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
CFO Jonathan Gillard told trustees the district now projects a $2.1 million draw on fund balance this year—larger than the $1.5 million assumed in last year’s budget—primarily because of salary-schedule minimums, rising special-education costs and operating expenses; he proposed savings spread over two years and options to increase enrollment revenue.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
City proposal would pay $1.8 million and charge the district about $1,500 monthly to occupy certain technology/storage spaces while assuming utilities; trustees asked architects for replacement-cost plans and agreed to defer action to next month to allow more analysis and negotiation.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
Assistant Superintendent Jason Reddy told trustees the district paused its capital planning to reassess after the 2023 bond failed the supermajority threshold; growth of nearby charter schools, potential private-school choice impacts and the district’s $3.6 million supplemental levy expiring June 2027 complicate timing for any ballot measure.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
The Kuna Joint District board voted to advance Jeffrey Gee, Marcus Myers and Dr. David Reinhardt to finalist interviews and scheduled finalist visits — including campus tours, a staff forum and a community forum — for Feb. 24; the board also named several staff and community representatives to help conduct forums and assigned two board members to make reference calls.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
Athletic director Luke Wolf and the board recognized the girls’ wrestling team for recent state and tournament performances and highlighted growth in girls’ wrestling participation and scholarship opportunities.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
An Idaho School Boards Association representative told trustees the superintendent search had five applicants so far, described confidentiality and background/media scan procedures, and outlined next steps including screening and community forums.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
Trustees elected Michael Thornton chair, appointed Jonathan Gillen as district treasurer and Deanne Greaney as district clerk, set the 2026 meeting schedule and named committee representatives; several motions carried by recorded votes.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
Board approved the consent agenda with one policy (item 971) removed for discussion; trustees debated a teacher request to bring a dog to class, liability concerns and whether current policy already covers curriculum-based animal presentations.
Idaho / School Districts / KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
Assistant Superintendent Brian Graves reported the district was about 46 students down from its fifth-day count year-over-year, with recent month-to-month gains and notable increases at Hubbard, Ross and Fremont tied to zoning shifts.