The Ed-Watch series is designed to increase access to information on what decisions
are being made regarding public education in Clark County and Nevada.
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees
What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees are publicly elected decision-makers for the school district. They are responsible for providing oversight to the Superintendent and establishing District-wide policy. Trustees are accountable to work with their communities to improve student achievement.
Click here to learn more and see a list of current Trustees.
How often does the Board of Trustees meet? Trustees meet twice per month (second and fourth Tuesdays) at 2 pm both virtually and at the Central Administration Building Board Room, 425 E. 9th St., Reno, NV 89512.
Click here for a full list of Trustees meetings.
Can community members engage at Trustee meetings? Decision-making bodies benefit greatly from hearing public input and multiple perspectives. Currently, members of the public can submit comments on agenda and non-agenda items through email or voice recording. Public comment can be provided in person or via email. Email comments should be submitted to publiccomments@washoeschools.net.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees Meeting
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What happened at this meeting?
Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda
Consent agenda highlights include:
- Several facilities items
- Approval of insurance coverage policy renewals
- Approval for bus camera system replacements
- Approval of a settlement agreement between WCSD and Washoe School Principals’ Association
- Several appointments and re-appointments for various committees and councils
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Adopted Board Resolution 24-014, Directing the Chief Financial Officer to Notify the Washoe County Debt Management Commission of the District’s Proposal to Issue General Obligation Bonds
Trustees adopted Resolution 24-014, directing the Chief Financial Officer to notify the County’s Debt Management Commission of the District’s proposal to issue general obligation bonds additionally secured by pledged revenues, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million.
Explore the resolution, timeline for issuance, and submitted Board questions.
Trustees Adopted Board Resolution 24-015, Directing the Chief Financial Officer to Notify the Oversight Panel for School Facilities and the Washoe County Debt Management Commission of the District’s Proposal to Issue General Obligation Bonds
Trustees adopted Resolution 24-015, directing the Chief Financial Officer to notify the Oversight Panel for School Facilities and the County’s Debt Management Commission of the District’s proposal to issue general obligation bonds, in one series or more, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100 million.
Explore the resolution and timeline for issuance.
Trustees Approved the 2023-24 ‘B’ Major Projects Plan for the FY 2025 Capital Renewal Plan
Trustees approved the recommendation of the Capital Funding Protection Committee for the 2023-24 ‘B’ Major Projects Plan for the FY 2025 Capital Renewal Plan for major repairs and capital renewal projects in the District, in the amount of $54,700,000.
Explore the presentation and the cost breakdown of the 2023-24 ‘B’ Major Projects Plan.
Trustees Approved Recognizing the School Psychologist Association of Washoe (SPAW) as the Recognized Employee Organization and Exclusive Bargaining Representative for School Psychologists
Following the withdrawal of school psychologists from the Association of Professional and Technical Administrators, per NAC 288.145, school psychologists voted to form a new psychologist-only association, SPAW. Trustees voted to recognize SPAW as the recognized employee organization and exclusive bargaining representative for school psychologists.
Explore the withdrawal letter and SPAW constitution and bylaws.
Public Comment
- Concerns regarding books in school libraries
- Concerns regarding the experience of LGBTQ+ students
- Concerns regarding banning books in schools
- Student mental health and well-being
Interim Superintendent’s Report
Report highlights included:
- Celebrating high school graduation ceremonies
- Highlighting a District student who won a new car
- Presenting a commemorative gift to incoming Superintendent Ernst
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for July 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
