NAMPA, Idaho — The Nampa School District and Nampa Education Association began negotiations surrounding a 4-day school week. Recommendations will be given to the school boards before February 20th.
- The District's recommendation will be given to the school board before the February 20th board meeting.
- More NEA and NSD negotiations will be held.
- The next meeting is Tuesday, February 6th from 4:00-5:30 pm, and is open to the public.
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
More and more, school districts in Idaho are going to a 4-day school week.
On Tuesday, contract negotiations began between the Nampa School District and the Nampa Education Association. One of the things on the docket was a four-day school week.
"Let's move to 4-day student contact week," declared Waylon Yarbrough, Deputy Superintendent of the Nampa School District.
As the members of the discussion said, the clock is ticking. The school district needs to give their recommendation on a 4-day school week to the Nampa School Board of Trustees before the school board meeting on February 20th.
The district had sent out a survey asking parents, students, and staff if they wanted a 4-day school week explored.
"84% of staff wanted the 4-day week explored more, I think it was 73% of parents, and like 69% of kids wanted the 4-day week explored more," concluded Yarbrough.
Further meetings will be held. The next one will be Tuesday, February 6th from 4:00-5:30. The meetings are open to the public but public comment is not allowed.
