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, October 22, 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:
- Approval of donations from Lifestyle Homes and the Lemelson Foundation totaling $100,000 or more for fiscal year 2024-25
- Approval of the purchase of teacher laptop computers for $697,000 as part of the 2025 IT Device Refresh Program
- Approval of HVAC system upgrades at Jerry Whitehead Elementary School and emergency repairs for the central cooling system at Damonte Ranch High School
- Approval of the agreement for professional architectural services for a new elementary school in Stead for $1,048,300
- Approval of funding for two family advocate positions in partnership with Washoe County Human Services Agency for $98,000
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Held a Public Hearing Regarding Board Resolution 24-018 for the Issuance of Up to $200 Million in General Obligation Bonds
Trustees conducted a public hearing on Board Resolution 24-018, which proposes the issuance of up to $200 million in general obligation bonds. This resolution, aimed at securing funds for district needs, was initially approved on September 10, 2024.
Trustees Approved the Mariposa Language and Learning Academy Charter School’s Proposal for a $6.8 Million Expansion Loan
Trustees reviewed Mariposa Language and Learning Academy’s proposal for a $6,800,000 expansion loan. This included potential financing, facility, and land purchase options related to the proposal. The discussion resulted in the approval of the amendment to Mariposa’s charter agreement concerning facilities and enrollment expansion provided the enrollment cap of 325 students over the course of 5 a five year period.
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Trustees Approved Funding for the 2024/2025 ‘B’ Major Projects
Trustees approved design phase funding for the 2024/2025 ‘B’ Major Projects, specifically for administration facility master planning and construction phase funding for the Edward C. Reed High School facility modernization project. The total approved amount is $2,350,000, as recommended by the Capital Funding Protection Committee.
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Trustees Reviewed Progress on Strategic Plan Goal 4: Academic Growth and Achievement
Trustees received a presentation on the milestones and momentum related to Goal 4 of the Strategic Plan, focusing on academic growth and achievement. The presentation provided an overview of the progress made towards this important goal.
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Trustees Approved the Purchase of Middle School Mathematics Instructional Materials
Trustees approved the purchase of middle school mathematics instructional materials from Amplify Education for approximately $2,906,100. This purchase aims to enhance the quality of mathematics instruction across middle schools in the district.
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Student Representative Report
Report highlights included:
- Create focus groups for college and Career and Career Readiness, Wellness, and Respect
- Want to have each high school draft respect statements
Superintendent’s Report
Report highlights included:
- Appreciation for WCSD presenters for their presentation at the Council of the Great Schools City conference
- JT Stark for his work with the accountability team and awarding of a fellowship at Harvard University
Public Comment
- The public discussed the need for maintenance funding to be potentially discussed amongst the board in a future meeting
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for November 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
