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.
Clark County School District Board of Trustees
What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The CCSD Trustees are decision-makers for the school district. Seven members are elected based on district; four are appointed representatives from the four largest municipalities in Clark County (Clark County, City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson, and City of North Las Vegas). 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.
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How often does the Board of Trustees meet? Trustees meet twice per month (second and fourth Thursdays) at 5 pm both virtually and at the Edward A. Greer Education Center Board Room (2832 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121).
Click here for a full list of Trustees meetings and agendas.
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, via email, or via voice recording. Email comments should be submitted to Boardmtgcomments@nv.ccsd.net. To submit a voice recording on items listed on the meeting agenda, call 702-799-1166. Voice recorded public comment is limited to 1 minute 30 seconds.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Clark County School District Board of Trustees Meeting
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What happened at this meeting?
Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda (7-0)
Consent Agenda Highlights:
- Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan Update: Chronic Absenteeism
- Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan Update: Dual Enrollment & Advanced Placement
- Licensed personnel employment
- Several facilities items
Explore consent agenda items here.
Trustees Conducted the Following Business as a Joint Meeting of the CCSD Board and the Audit Advisory Committee
Trustees Received a Presentation on the Annual Independent Auditor’s Report
Highlights of the presentation include:
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- The net position of CCSD $1.276B. The change in net position was a growth of $515M.
- Auditors evaluate financial health from two main funds: general fund and debt service fund.
- Debt Service Fund: $923M in assets. Average debt service per year is a little over $400M, meaning there is about two years of debt service in the fund, which is considered healthy.
- General Fund: $969M in assets. Fund is highly liquid. Roughly 25% — or three months— of expenses exist in the fund. Recommended level is at least one month, however, a lot of this fund is restricted. Nevertheless, auditors have no concerns.
- Budget to Actual Performance
- FY ’24 revenue came in under budget by $14M, entirely due to pupil-centered funding plan calculations.
- FY ’24 expenditures came in under budget by $444M.
- Net = overall favorable performance by approximately $430M.
- One error was found and corrected in the current year related to a report on interest statements, and an official finding was filed.
- No issues were found regarding federal Grant Compliance. CCSD is in compliance.
- Generally, the committee evaluated the finances of CCSD as healthy and without alarm.
Review the presentation.
Trustees Approved the Auditor’s Narrative Report and District Responses to Recommendations for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, and the Independent Auditor’s Statements on NRS Compliance (7-0)
The Board approved the auditor’s narrative report and district responses to recommendations for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024, and the auditor’s statements on Nevada Revised Statutes compliance.
Review the report.
Trustees Approved a Recap of Budget Appropriation Transfers (7-0)
Review the report.
Public Comment for the Joint Meeting of the Audit Advisory Committee Meeting
Members of the public shared comments regarding:
- School reimbursements
Trustees concluded the joint meeting of the Audit Advisory Committee
Trustees Held a Public Hearing on and Approved the American Indian/Alaska Native Policies and Procedures for Federal Impact Aid Section 7003 (7-0)
The Federal Impact Aid Section 7003 requires districts to perform an annual review of their Indian Policies and Procedures. District Policy 1311 states that the District recognizes its obligation to ensure the participation of American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and parents in the education process. Tools and strategies for parental and tribal input are updated each year in the District’s American Indian/Alaska Native procedures document.
Trustees approved the update.
Trustees Approved a Notice of Intent for CCSD Regulation 6150 – Instructional Materials
Trustees approved a Notice of Intent (NOI) to amend CCSD Regulation 6150, regarding Instructional Materials. This NOI may be considered at the board meeting to be held on Thursday, December 12. Highlights of the changes to the Regulation include:
- Updates in language use to current practice
- Language regarding media use was updated
- Aligned language to new policies regarding certified teacher librarians
- Clarity around review and selection process of materials
Explore the Notice of Intent.
Public Comment
Members of the public shared comments regarding:
- Book bans
- Student work ethic
- Next legislative session
- JAG program at Western HS
- Administrative concerns
- Superintendent search
- Student achievement
- Student healthcare
- Student ratios and overcrowding
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is a special board meeting on Thursday, December 12, at 5:00 p.m.
