Communications & Community Relations
Communications and Community Relations
The Nampa School District's Communications and Community Relations Department plays a vital role in keeping our students, families, staff, and community informed, connected, and engaged. Through clear, timely, and effective communication, the department supports transparency, strengthens community relationships, and highlights the achievements and initiatives of our schools.
The department oversees a wide range of responsibilities, including media relations, press releases, public records requests, community engagement, social media, website administration, graphic design, and multimedia production.
Tyler Keefe, Digital Communications Specialist, manages the district's social media platforms, website development and administration, graphic design, and photo and video production. He works to ensure the district's digital communication channels provide accessible, accurate, and engaging information while showcasing the accomplishments of our students, staff, and schools.
The Community and Media Relations Specialist position is currently vacant. During this transition, Tyler Keefe will serve as the primary point of contact for all Communications and Community Relations inquiries, including media requests, press releases, public records requests, and community relations matters.
The Nampa School District remains committed to fostering open communication, maintaining transparency, and building strong relationships with our stakeholders. Through these efforts, we continue to support the district's mission of academic excellence and student success.
NSD Media Procedures
Media Access and Privacy
The privacy, safety, and security of our students and staff are priorities for the Nampa School District. All media representatives must obtain prior approval from the district's Communications Department before interviewing students or staff or conducting photography or video recording on any district campus.
We appreciate our media partners' cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and respectful learning environment while sharing the stories of the Nampa School District.
The Nampa School District values our relationships with local reporters and media outlets and appreciates their efforts to share the stories, achievements, and activities of our students, staff, and schools.
If you are interested in featuring the Nampa School District, one of our schools, or any district-sponsored programs, activities, or athletics, please contact:
Tyler Keefe
Digital Communications Specialist
Phone: (208) 468-4600
Email: tkeefe@nsd131.org
Please note: The Community and Media Relations Specialist position is currently vacant. Until the position is filled, all media inquiries, interview requests, and related communications should be directed to Tyler Keefe.
NSD Employee Social Media Procedures
From the NSD Employee Handbook:
H-6 SOCIAL MEDIA/COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS
Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, blogs, etc.) can be valuable tools for sharing information with parents, students, employees, and the broader community. However, all work-related use of social media must follow district policies and procedures and receive prior written approval. Work related use of social media For employees who use social media as part of their job duties for work related communication the following rules apply:
• Written approval from NSD Communications Department and direct supervisor
• Purpose description – the employee must provide a brief explanation of the intended use (coach sharing game updates or department sharing educational resources)
• District email requirement – all work-related social media accounts must be registered using the employees official NSD email address. Use of a personal email account is prohibited.
• Account credentials – employees must provide their supervisor with a username and password for the account. This ensures the district can deactivate or manage the account if the employee leaves NSD or responsibilities change.
• Professional Identity – usernames and handles should include the employees real name and maintain a professional tone.
Usage Expectations
Social media use must support and enhance the employees professional responsibilities and must not:
• Interfere with job duties or performance
• Disrupt the educational environment
• Violate any NSD policy and/or applicable law
All content shared (including text, images, videos, links, and memes) must comply with the same standards that apply to other communication tools (email, phone, website). Inappropriate use includes but is not limited to:
• Sharing political, religious, or sexual content
• Promoting personal business or advertising
• Disclosing private or protected student information
• Sharing personal life updates not relevant to job duties
Reminder: Liking, favoriting, commenting, or re-sharing a post may be interpreted as an endorsement of it’s content.
Public Records Compliance
Do not delete work related posts or content. All work social media communications are subject to Idaho’s Public Records Law and must be retained accordingly.
Conduct and Accountability
Any conduct on social media that negatively impacts job performance, disrupts operations, or harms the district’s reputation may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.