The Kuna school board met on Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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In this report:

➡️ Trustees Approve Draft Agreements with Developers for Voluntary Contributions

➡️ Federal & State Changes Cloud Budget Outlook

➡️ Celebrations: Kimberlee Nixon Recognized for School Board Service 

➡️ Other reports & actions

➡️ Next meeting: Jan. 13, 2026

Since state law prevents the district from charging impact fees, the Board has directed administration to ask developers for voluntary donations to help cover infrastructure costs.

Director of Growth & Development Tim Jensen reviewed four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). The MOUs were created prior to the Board setting a standard per door amount.

Trustees approved the MOUs including direction that if changes were made the MOU would return to the Board for final approval. Under the MOUs,

Board approval is one step in this collaboration; however, these agreements are contingent upon the developers finalizing signatures and successfully advancing their projects through the City’s planning and approval process.

Any funds received by the district will be placed in an account dedicated to building needs.

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Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Gillen presented an update as the District begins to consider the budgeting process for the 2026-27 school years.

He cautioned that changes are proposed for how schools are funded by the state and federal government. This uncertainty stems from potential shifts in federal funding and a shortfall in state revenue.

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Trustees and staff recognized Chair Kimberlee Nixon as she concludes her service this month. Originally appointed to fill a vacancy in 2016, Nixon was subsequently elected to two terms representing Zone 4 and has served as Board Chair since January 2024.

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Kuna High School Principal Robbie Reno reported teachers appreciate the change to limit the use of cell phones during class.

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Bids totaling $1,035,918 were awarded for the final phase of HVAC replacement at Ross and Indian Creek Elementary Schools.

The project, funded by dedicated state facilities aid, is set for Summer 2026.

Contractors include Service Experts ($599,300), United Electric ($138,160), Northwest Interiors ($133,000), E & H Roofing ($109,300), Mountain Steel ($32,316), and BELFOR Environmental ($23,842).

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Trustees approved the purchase of an email monitoring program called Abnormal to screen for phishing and system security threats. Technology Director Cam Elwood noted that while the majority of attacks target staff email, the district is researching expanding the service to include student accounts.

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Trustees approved the canvass of the November school board election.

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Chair Kimberlee Nixon and Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Director Kevin Gifford reported out about their assessment presentation at the Idaho School Boards Association conference last month.

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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.

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