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, March 11, 2025
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:
- Authorization to of the request by the Board to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Board for the reimbursement of retiree benefits
- Approval of the grant application to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to fund a Funds for a Healthy Nevada grant
- Approval to purchase 12 new school buses
- Several facilities items
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Honored National Women’s History Month
Trustees issued a proclamation honoring March as National Women’s History Month in the District.
Explore the proclamation.
Trustees Approved Amending Board Policy 9070
Trustees approved amending Board Policy 9070, regarding administrative regulations and administrative procedures/manuals. These amendments include:
- Discussion for replacement of the current 9070 board policy with new language in a future meeting
Explore Board Policy 7090.
Trustees Provided Preliminary Approval to Amend Board Policy 9055(5)(G) Related to the Legislative Representative, and Initiated the 13-Day Public Review and Comment Period
Trustees provided preliminary approval to amend Board Policy 9055(5)(G), related to the Board’s legislative representative. This approval initiates the 13-day public review and comment period. These amendments include:
- Added language that allows the Legislative Representative to ask the Board President to add an item to the agenda for discussion or action on the legislation following the Meeting Protocols Board Policy
- The previous language allowing for full Board discussion and potential general action has been removed
Explore the Board Policy 9055(5)(G) revisions.
Trustees Received an Update on Strategic Plan Goal 2: Student Voice and Advocacy
Trustees received an update on Strategic Plan Goal 2, relating to student voice and advocacy. Highlights of the presentation include:
- Shared new Results from a Climate survey, which demonstrated data showing students feel strongly about topics pertaining to student voice
- Discussion on the plethora of hobbies and extra/co-curricular activities
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Provided Preliminary Approval to Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 5250 – Alcohol, Tobacco, and Controlled Substances
Trustees provided preliminary approval to proposed revisions to Board Policy 5250, regarding alcohol, tobacco, and controlled substances, and student prevention and intervention. Revisions include:
- Revised language on physical and mental health implications caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco, and controlled substances.
- Updated language on the controlled substances list to include opioids/fentanyl
Explore the Board Policy 5250 revisions.
Trustees Discussed the Scope and Schedule of the Zoning Advisory Committee and Requested the Superintendent Return to the Board with an Amendment to Board Policy 7105
Trustees received a presentation on the history, workload, scope, and schedule of the Zoning Advisory Committee. Trustees then approved a request that the Superintendent return to the Board with an amendment to Board Policy 7105 requiring that the Zoning Advisory Committee consider any revision to school attendance zones two years prior to the proposed revision going into effect. Highlights of the presentation and discussion included:
- Praise for the facilities modernization plan working, resulting in zoning complications
- The board has voted to bring the item back for further discussion with newly proposed language
Explore the presentation.
Student Representative Report
Report highlights included:
- Shared inspiring highlights from the Student Voice conference
- AB-316 (bill to mandate student representatives on every school board in Nevada) is moving forward and the students are continuing activities to support it
Trustee Report
Report highlights included:
- Various back-to-school events and activities
- Several board members participated in Nevada Reading Week
- Principal Jason Shipman of Florence Drake Elementary praised for receiving the rank of best Title I school in Nevada
Superintendent’s Report
Report highlights included:
- Recognition of the Women of the board in honor of National Women’s Month
- Shared positive stories of the work WCSD is doing during convening in Carson City
Public Comment
- No public comment occurred at this meeting
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for April 8th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
