NAMPA — Nampa School District parents shared heated comments following a full month of busing issues at a special Nampa Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening. Many noted that a specific demographic was being impacted — Nampa’s special education students.
Since the first day of school on Aug. 19, NSD buses have continued to see missed stops and lost children. These issues come after a switch in transportation contractors mid-summer — from longstanding partner Brown Bus Company to First Student.
A month into the school year, parents are still seeing the same issues at bus stops despite changes in operations and routes. Those who spoke at Monday’s meeting said they had not had concerns answered by the district and were continuing to see missed or delayed buses.
Approximately 30 attendees came to the board meeting at Skyview High School. Chair Brook Taylor began the meeting by informing the audience that public comments cannot include the names of any individuals as it is against board policy.