Possible 4-Day Student Contact Week FAQ's
Why is the Nampa School District Looking into a 4-Day Student Contact Week?
Is the 4-day school week for secondary or for the whole district? I have heard only secondary, but the video says other wise
Will Wednesdays still be shortened Days?
What does this mean for IEPs and other meetings such as MDTs that we currently have on meeting days? How would these be handled?
Having a whole specific meeting "day" is not something that can work on a 4-Day student week due to the responsibility fulfilling the IEP. Teams would need to coordinate to schedule meetings differently. The Consulting Teacher for each building can help them get organized if need be. Holding meetings virtually may be a helpful option in some cases. Additionally on the Fridays when staff are in the building, there could be an option for meetings as well. Please reach out to your Consulting Teacher or to Dr. Cook to help plan and organize if we go to the 4-Day student week.
What would teacher contract hours look like? Will teachers see their salaries docked?
Teacher salaries will not be decreased from their current level if a move to 4DSCW is made. Moving to a 4DSCW is not a mitigation strategy to minimize financial impact, but an attempt to support the district to recruit and retain high quality staff.
Would a 4-Day Student Contact Week extend the school calendar at all?
Does the 4-Day Student Contact Week Save Money?
What research has the district looked into?
The district has examined several studies from national and local sources (see 4DSCW Research Page.) They show that a 4-Day Student Contact week does not have much impact, positive or negative, on academic outcomes. What matters more is ensuring students get enough quality hours of instruction. When students receive fewer hours of instruction over time, their academic achievement suffers. However, districts that keep medium to high hours of instruction maintain their achievement. In Idaho, there are not many studies on this topic, but the ones that exist show no academic loss.
What other school districts has the Nampa School District talked to about a 4-Day Student Contact Week?
Why is the district making so many changes this year?
Has the decision on the 4-Day Student Contact Week already been made?
When will a decision be made?
What is HB-521?