School Board Agenda & Packet Summary – WA – July 13, 2026

Meeting Information

• Public Body: West Ada School District
• Organization Type: school-district
• Government Body: school-boards
• Meeting Title: Regular Board Meeting
• Meeting Date: 2026-07-13
• City: Meridian
• County: Ada
• State: idaho
• Meeting Source URL: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031062&MID=5797
• Meeting Listing URL: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36031062
• Public Body Website: https://www.westada.org/page/board-of-trustees
• Meeting Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/@WestAdaSchoolDistrict/streams
• Video Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/@WestAdaSchoolDistrict/streams

What Community Members Should Know

West Ada School District's July 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting focuses on governance updates, student enrollment policies, district operations, and approval of several facility-related projects. The agenda combines routine financial oversight with policy revisions affecting students, employees, and district administration.

The largest operational items involve improvements at Independence Elementary School, a pedestrian pathway easement at Eagle Middle School, and selection of an owner's representative for the new Lake Hazel Elementary School project. These items reflect continued investment in school infrastructure, transportation safety, and management of major capital projects. Supporting construction documents include a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for Independence Elementary off-site roadway improvements and a proposed 90-day construction period once work begins.

On the governance side, trustees are scheduled to consider rescinding two existing policies while reviewing several student-related policies and administrative regulations covering enrollment, artificial intelligence, education records, school day procedures, international exchange students, adult enrollment, student privacy, and professional negotiations. Several of these policy discussions are first readings, meaning additional review may occur before final adoption.

The meeting also includes routine financial reports, employee recommendations, curriculum approvals, open enrollment approval for the 2026-2027 school year, public testimony, and introduction of the district's new Chief Technology Officer. Together, these topics affect students, families, employees, and taxpayers across Idaho's largest school district.

Major Discussion and Action Items

Facilities Projects and Capital Improvements

Several significant facilities actions appear on the consent agenda. Trustees are asked to approve roadway improvements serving Independence Elementary School, approve a pedestrian pathway easement associated with Eagle Middle School, and authorize an owner's representative for construction of the new Lake Hazel Elementary School. These projects support transportation safety, construction oversight, and long-term capacity planning as the district continues serving a growing student population. Supporting construction documents reference a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment and project management agreements for Independence Elementary improvements.

Student Enrollment and Access Policies

The board begins review of multiple student enrollment policies, including standard student enrollment, adult enrollment for individuals age 21 and older, and international exchange students. These first-reading policy revisions are intended to update district governance and administrative procedures governing admission and participation in district educational programs. Families considering enrollment, adult learners, and exchange student programs may all be affected by future adoption.

Student Safety, Privacy, and Artificial Intelligence

District leadership presents updated administrative regulations covering education records, school day procedures, and artificial intelligence, while trustees also begin first-reading consideration of revised Student Safety, Privacy and Support policies. Together, these items reflect continued modernization of district operations, student privacy protections, technology governance, and instructional practices as AI becomes more common in education.

Professional Negotiations and Human Resources

The board considers Policy 0401.80 regarding Professional Negotiations as both a first reading and action item, indicating the board may complete adoption during this meeting. Trustees also review employee hiring, staffing changes, separations, and organizational updates through the employee recommendations package. Additionally, Renee Senander introduces Chris Campbell as the district's new Chief Technology Officer during the reports and spotlights portion of the meeting.

Policy Cleanup and Governance Modernization

Two existing policies are proposed for rescission: Policy 0100.03 regarding the Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession and Policy 0300.04 concerning reassignment of administrative employees. Removing outdated or superseded policies helps maintain consistency between district policy and current state law or administrative practice. Both rescissions begin with first readings.

Curriculum and Academic Programs

Trustees are asked to approve revised and new curriculum materials along with approval of open enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. These actions support instructional planning before the upcoming academic year and establish curriculum resources students and teachers will use throughout the district.

Financial Matters

Routine financial oversight includes acceptance of the June 2026 vendor expense report, May 2026 purchasing card expenses, and June finance and operations reports covering revenue, expenditures, projects, and budget status. The agenda identifies these reports but does not summarize districtwide financial totals within the accessible packet text.

The Independence Elementary roadway improvements include a construction agreement amendment establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price structure between West Ada School District and CM Company, Inc. for off-site improvements. While the accessible text references the Guaranteed Maximum Price framework, the extracted text does not provide the final contract dollar amount. The amendment specifies substantial completion within 90 calendar days after commencement unless modified through contract provisions.

Additional capital planning includes procurement of an owner's representative for the new Lake Hazel Elementary School project, supporting independent oversight during design and construction.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

Policy activity represents one of the meeting's largest discussion areas.

The board will consider:

• Rescinding Policy 0100.03, Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession.
• Rescinding Policy 0300.04 regarding reassignment of administrative employees.
• Considering Policy 0401.80 on Professional Negotiations for first reading and possible adoption.
• Beginning first-reading review of Policy 0510.10 Student Enrollment.
• Beginning first-reading review of Policy 0512.10 Adult Enrollment (21 years and older).
• Beginning first-reading review of Policy 0517.10 International Exchange Students.
• Beginning first-reading review of Policy 0532.10 Student Safety, Privacy and Support.

Trustees also receive updated administrative regulations addressing education records, school day procedures, and artificial intelligence to align operational practices with district policy.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

Reports and Spotlights include introduction of Chris Campbell as Chief Technology Officer by Chief Human Resource Officer Renee Senander.

The board also receives:

• June Finance and Operations reports.
• Vendor expenditure reporting.
• Purchasing card expenditure reporting.
• Curriculum update materials.
• Administrative regulation updates.
• Open enrollment materials for the upcoming school year.

These reports provide operational oversight rather than major policy decisions but help trustees monitor district finances, instructional planning, and administrative compliance.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

Personnel actions include approval of employee recommendations covering new hires, position changes, and separations.

The meeting also formally introduces the district's new Chief Technology Officer, Chris Campbell, signaling continued emphasis on technology leadership and district operations. No individual personnel details beyond the agenda references are provided in the accessible packet text.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

Major operational items include:

• Pedestrian pathway easement associated with Eagle Middle School.
• Roadway improvements serving Independence Elementary School.
• Selection of an owner's representative for the new Lake Hazel Elementary School.
• Continued financial oversight of capital projects.
• Construction documentation indicating a planned 90-day substantial completion period for Independence Elementary off-site improvements after work begins.

These projects support student transportation, construction management, campus accessibility, and future school capacity.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

The meeting provides up to 30 minutes for public testimony on agenda items under Idaho Code 74-203.

Individuals may speak for up to two minutes each. Groups are encouraged to designate one spokesperson.

Request to Address the Board forms become available beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Sawtooth Boardroom at the West Ada District Service Center, 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian, Idaho, and must be submitted before the meeting begins. All submitted requests become part of the public record.

Community Impact

Students and families may see changes affecting enrollment procedures, curriculum, artificial intelligence guidance, student privacy, and school operations.

Employees are directly affected through staffing recommendations, professional negotiations policy, and revisions to employment-related governance.

Taxpayers and residents benefit from continued financial oversight, infrastructure planning, and board review of capital projects involving district facilities and transportation improvements.

Communities surrounding Eagle Middle School, Independence Elementary School, and the future Lake Hazel Elementary campus may experience project-related construction activity and long-term improvements to access and infrastructure.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

• Why are Policies 0100.03 and 0300.04 being rescinded?
• What changes are proposed in the revised student enrollment policies?
• How will the artificial intelligence regulation affect classroom instruction?
• What student privacy protections are included in the revised policies?
• What is the expected timeline for the Independence Elementary roadway improvements?
• How will the pedestrian pathway easement improve safety near Eagle Middle School?
• What responsibilities will the owner's representative have for Lake Hazel Elementary?
• How will curriculum revisions affect students during the 2026-2027 school year?
• What metrics will be used to evaluate the success of the new AI regulation?
• Are additional facility projects anticipated during the coming fiscal year?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• July 13, 2026: Regular Board Meeting and consideration of consent agenda, policy actions, and facilities approvals.
• July 13, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m.: Public comment sign-up opens before the meeting.
• July 13, 2026: First readings begin for multiple enrollment and student-related policies.
• July 13, 2026: Policy 0401.80 may receive both first reading and final board action.
• Following contract commencement: Independence Elementary off-site roadway improvements are scheduled for substantial completion within 90 calendar days according to the construction amendment.

Key Takeaways

• Multiple student enrollment policies begin board review.
• Artificial intelligence governance is receiving formal administrative regulation updates.
• Student privacy and safety policies are under revision.
• Employee recommendations include hires, changes, and separations.
• Open enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled for approval.
• Curriculum updates are presented for board approval.
• Eagle Middle School pathway easement advances campus infrastructure.
• Independence Elementary roadway improvements move forward with construction documentation.
• The district seeks an owner's representative for the new Lake Hazel Elementary School.
• Chris Campbell is introduced as West Ada's Chief Technology Officer.
• Routine financial reports provide oversight of district operations.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031062&MID=5797
• Meeting listing: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36031062
• Public body website: https://www.westada.org/page/board-of-trustees
• Meeting video: https://www.youtube.com/@WestAdaSchoolDistrict/streams
• Video channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WestAdaSchoolDistrict/streams

About the Public Body

• Name: West Ada School District
• Organization type: school-district
• Government body: school-boards
• Location: Meridian, idaho
• County: Ada
• Provider: simbli

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