Nampa IEA Leader Leaving District

Throughout the prolonged and sometimes testy labor negotiations in Nampa, teacher turnover has been a recurring theme. And now Mandy Simpson — president of the Nampa Education Association, the local teachers’ union — is leaving the Nampa School District. Simpson was not immediately available for comment; she was involved in labor negotiations with district officials Thursday morning. While negotiations are ongoing, one month into the budget year, the district has already imposed 14 unpaid furlough days for the school year beginning Aug. 20. This is the centerpiece of the district’s plan to eliminate a projected $5 million shortfall stemming from years of accounting errors. While the furlough plan affects only veteran teachers — not teachers making the district minimum salary of $31,750 — the district is still bracing for heavy teacher turnover/ Kevin Richert , Idaho Statesman. More here.

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