Nampa School District

Could furlough plan cost Nampa district?

It’s possible, after a district judge rejected the Nampa School District’s voluntary furlough plan. But according to the Idaho Education Association’s attorney, it’s too early to say what will happen next.

In Nampa, Sunny Ridge meets Lake Ridge

In Nampa, the first day of school brought together students and staffers from two nearby grade schools — including a school that was closed to reduce the district’s lingering shortfall.

Nampa union prevails in furlough dispute

The district’s superintendent had no authority to ask individual teachers to take unpaid furlough days, a judge ruled Friday. However, it’s unclear whether the ruling will add to the Nampa district’s financial woes.

Summer assignment: Prep for Common Core

From Nampa, here’s a look at the obstacles, and expectations.

Nampa union leader takes Boise job

Nampa Education Association President Mandy Simpson is leaving the state’s third-largest district, for a job in the Boise School District. “I can’t afford to stay in the Nampa School District,” Simpson said in an email to fellow union members.

Nampa negotiations resume — cordially

Twenty days after an emotional and unproductive bargaining session, negotiations resumed in the Nampa School District Thursday — with a low-key tone and with a few agreements.

Nampa’s newbies settle in to face challenges

For newly elected Nampa school trustees Mike Fuller and Brian McGourty, the job starts with digging the district out of a financial crisis. But the work doesn’t end there.

Two dueling meetings slated in Nampa

While a new-look Nampa School Board gets down to business Tuesday night, the local teachers’ union will hold a “tailgate party” to discuss stalled contract negotiations.

Nampa district, union spar over insurance issues

While Nampa contract negotiations remain deadlocked, say union officials, employees could face hefty fines under the federal health care law. District officials disagree.

Short tempers — and no deal — in Nampa

Friday morning’s bargaining session ended with the president of Nampa’s teachers’ union saying she felt “disrespected” by district negotiators. Teachers will get contracts next week that will impose 14 unpaid furlough days.