A Georgia mom caused a scene at her local school board meeting after she read graphic excerpts from books found in the schools library. How in the world is any librarian facing potential criminal sanctions going to know? The Nampa School Board voted Monday night to remove 22 books permanently from the district's libraries. Two Treasure Valley school districts will not be getting new schools and expansions that officials said were needed. Ft. 13134 S Pine River Way, Nampa, ID 83686. At least 138 school districts across 32 states have been affected by book bans, leaving nearly 4 million students without access to these books. Russell said at the meeting that he believed the board is well within its purview to vote to remove the books. The acceptance and love and friendship of it is just beautiful, she said, noting she had to pull about five books from her classroom library after the boards decision. But at a time when school board meetings are under siege by parents over concerns about curriculum, and vocal politicians are demanding teachers be scrutinized, the Nampa school district allowed just one parent to dictate what books should be removed from its libraries, a single inquiry leading to 24 books removed. Jeff Kirkman, Vice Chair. It all came at the behest of one woman, leaving families to wonder how someone was able to remove so many books from their childrens libraries. However, the planned review was never finished, and the books were axed. Eight of the books on Sweeneys list also appeared on Pen Americas list of the most banned books of the 2021-2022 school year. I want us to stop second guessing our educators on what is and is not appropriate to teach in a school.. NEW 8 HRS AGO. He never showed up in state court, Vote for the Treasure Valley softball player of the week (April 24 to 30), Update: Ada coroner identifies Kuna man killed in I-84 crash in Meridian on Saturday, Lisa Snchez asked judge to stop Boise City Council from acting. Published March 24, 2023 NSD Faces - Lucy Leatherman Helping people is second nature to Lucy Leatherman, especially when she can help them navigate English as a second language. District leaders say being able to upgrade the facilities in the schools would help give students across the district equal educational opportunities. When the books were banned, Aadika Singh, legal directorof ACLU of Idaho emailed the superintendent saying the organization was deeply concerned by the decision to remove the 24 books. Combined these titles have been banned in 115 school districts. The resignation follows upheaval among trustees. (Click here for a statewide list of contested races .) Check back for updates and for news from Saturdays special board meeting. Mountain West residents pinched as power companies raise rates, Twin Falls approves 'microtransit' program. She previously covered the Idaho State Legislature for the Post Register. Kellerer also is a member of Idahos Professional Standards Commission, and she was not present for its two-day meeting Thursday and Friday. Idaho Education News is a public awareness service where parents, patrons, educators and lawmakers can find the most useful information on issues that affect Idahos children and their future. The Nampa school district asked for $210.2 million for a number of projects. Nampa School District News & Announcements New District Website The new website for Nampa School District goes live the afternoon of March 30th. Because of the lack of available substitute teachers, 32 classrooms were left unfilled on August 31. While some states require Holocaust education in K-12 schools, teaching about antisemitism broadly is less common. BOISE, Idaho An employee at the Nampa School District (NSD) has been placed on administrative leave, after he was charged with two felonies. Kellerer declined to be interviewed for this story, communicating with EdNews through Wallen and Nampa district spokesperson Kathleen Tuck. Heres what it would do, Nampa school district is asking voters for $210 million. Didnt even think about that. If the bond is passed, Nampa High School could move to a 60-acre spot off Midway and Roosevelt that the school distract has already purchased. The district added that If we were using our benchmarks from last year, all high schools would be in the red and virtual, middle schools would be in the orange and on alert. Our mission is to always ensure high levels of achievement for all of our students, and thats what were going to continue to do.. Sweeney argued that not only was it morally wrong for school libraries to carry these titles, but it was also illegal under section 18-1515 of Idaho law which states a person is guilty of Disseminating material harmful to minors when they knowingly loan material with detailed sexual descriptions to underage children. According to Idaho News 6, at the school board meeting in May, where they voted to ban the books, the board said that the list was discussed at length during a board work session and previously reviewed by an in-house committee., The vote was 3-2 in favor of the ban. Discussion of what to do about the books lasted for about half an hour, and centered on what should be done about the books under review as well as having a process to remove them. The Nampa School District's board of trustees scheduled a special meeting for 3 p.m Saturdayto accept the resignation and name an interim. 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Rost only confirmed to EdNews that the board consulted with an attorney before ratifying the stipends. Boise Schools spending $7.9 million on new sports fields. Union 2022-2023 Calendar. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Nampa school board members are drafting a new policy to challenge books in the district, which they hope to be in place by the fall semester. I18-6608 - Forcible Penetration by Use of Foreign Obj, Valley Regional Transit wants public feedback on new bus network design, 'Failure to provide safe and healthy housing': Tenants sue the Cambridge Square Apartments, Summer-like heat continues for a couple more days, before a return to spring conditions, Flood watch in effect for portions of southeast Idaho, Wood River Foothills, Homedale store destroyed by intentionally set fire, investigators determine, Caldwell Police arrest suspect in connection with road rage incident. Saturdays agenda also has an item to possibly take action on the vacancy left by Kipp. Kellerer told Westfall in an email that she also received a stipend on Nov. 12, but that she would give the money back. What the judge decided. School information is provided by the government. The document explaining the process is dated Feb. 25, 2022, and groups the books in the list into three categories. This is Nampa School District's first bond since 2007. 2824 East Powerline Road, Nampa, ID 83687. The decision on whether or not to move Nampa High School is up to the school board. The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify nationwide, the American Library Association reported Friday. Our goal is for all Nampa School District students to meet or exceed high academic standards by acquiring the knowledge and skills essential for success on state and national assessments, and in post-secondary education, the world of work, and citizenship. history in Nampa runs deep. Heres how much. The Nampa School Board voted Monday night to remove 22 books permanently from the districts libraries. Also, 30.2% of students are economically disadvantaged. NAMPA The Nampa School Board voted Monday night to remove 22 books permanently from the districts libraries. The kids need adult love and support and to be properly guided, one community member sent to the board. Her children graduated from Nampa schools. Kipp resigned from the boardMonday, stating in a letter that he stepped down because he was weary, tired, and due to the toll this service has taken on my family and me.. Clearly we heard from our community that right now is not the time for a bond, and we will continue to move forward, Gregg Russell, Nampa superintendent, said in a video statement. Recent accusations of controversial books tainting the minds of Idaho students have been ongoing since last summer. 1,694 Sq. NampaSchoolDistrict Facebook Instagram ParentSquare NSD's Strategic Vision Strategy Area 7: Community Engagement The district posted the news on its Facebook. SOLD FEB 14, 2023. The districts minority enrollment is 50%. See our latest updates in our YouTube playlist: A document put together by the board states that 2,692 students were not in school on August 30. Conservative-backed candidates also swept the Nampa School Board election Tuesday. My wife and I are embarrassed by your banning of several popular books, Jimmie Brown sent to the board. The road that Im proposing is to be able to remove all of the books until we figure out what that route should be, Valle said. The Nampa school district is asking voters to approve a $210.2 million bond, part of which would pay for a new Nampa High School. But its story is a microcosm of how outspoken parents and ill-informed school boards can curb students reading material with almost no effort. Trustees hired Kellerer to lead Nampa in 2017. Out of Darkness involves themes of race and love across segregation. Union 2023 - 2024 Calendar. Kellerer states in her resignation letter that sometimes, values and deeply held individual beliefs are too far apart. In December 2021, Tosha Sweeney sent an email to the Nampa school board demanding the removal of 24 pornographic books. Ft. 19549 Maywood Pl, Caldwell, ID 83605. Published April 25, 2023 Congratulations Keisha! St. Lukes Health System said there was no legal basis for federal jurisdiction in this case.. The district on Nov. 2 increased pay for subs from $80 per day to $95 per day, with the potential for an additional $100 if a substitute works four days in a week, excluding Wednesdays, Tuck told EdNews last week. The district does have a policy for challenging materials in libraries and media centers through a grievance procedure, Simpson said.