The Nampa School District Board of Trustees voted at a special meeting on Nov. 28, 2022, to run a $210.2 million school bond on March 14 to address and improve educational outcomes for students. The bond will focus on the following:
- Aging facilities
- Imbalance in the utilization of facilities and programs
- Major maintenance needs
- A desire to improve access to special education, preschool, fine arts and athletics programs
If voters approve the bond, which requires a 2/3 majority, funds will be used for the following projects.
Nampa High School replacement: $100 million
Centennial Elementary Replacement: $25.5 million
New Career & Technical Center: $30 million
Columbia High School: $6.7 million
- New Auxiliary Gym
- Capital Renewal*
Skyview High School: $26 million
- New Theatre
- Renovation of Existing Theatre to Band Room
- Capital Renewal*
West Middle School Renovations and Capital Renewal: $4.6 million
Central Elementary Minor Renovations and Space Upgrades: $3.3 million
District-Level Athletics: $11.2 million
- Resurface Middle School and High School Tracks
- Replace Tennis Courts at Columbia High School
- Stadiums
- Gymnasiums
Safety & Security: $1.8 million
Demolition Projects: $1.1 million
The cost for the bond is approximately $25 per $100,000 of a home’s assessed value, after the homeowner’s deduction.
Find more information at https://Nampa.School/2023Bond
*Capital Renewal refers to component or infrastructure projects that are necessary for the maintenance and continued functionality of academic buildings, including electricity, plumbing, heating, etc.