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, April 22, 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:
- Approval of the FY 2024-25 3rd quarter Average Daily Attendance Report and pupil-teacher ratios for Grades K-3
- Approval of the alternative schedule for the 2025-26 school year
- Several facilities items
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Honored Educator Appreciation Week in the Washoe County School District
Trustees presented a proclamation honoring Educator Appreciation Week from May 5-9, 2025, in the Washoe County School District.
Explore the proclamation.
Trustees Received a Presentation on Progress Made on Strategic Plan Goal 3: Safety and Belonging
This presentation provided an update and several individual highlights on progress made on Strategic Plan Goal 3: Safety and Belonging. Highlights of the presentation included:
- A school spotlight for Fred Traner Middle School, which saw a 15% improvement in chronic absenteeism, an 89% improvement in staff and student climate, and 26 completed home visits
- New tools and studies to monitor attendance, chronic absenteeism, and climate data for the district
- A seven-point increase in school safety for Traner Middle School
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Trustees Received a Mid-Year Update on the “Phone Away and Learn Today” Pilot
Trustees received an update on efforts to reduce cell phone use during instruction time throughout the District. Highlights of the presentation included:
- Overview and timeline of the “Phone Away Learn Today” pilot
- Exploration of the data collected during the campaign (survey and participatory behavioral data) from students and staff.
- Success from student-led focus groups surrounding the campaign
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Trustees Received an Update on the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session
Highlights of the presentation included:
- Asking to waive new teacher fees has caused the bill to move to Ways and Means for fiscal implications
- Provided a platform refresher reviewing key legislative priorities
- Upcoming Key Dates: May 1 – Economic Forum forecast released; May 16 -Second Committee Passage, May 23 – Second House Passage, June 2 – Adjournment
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Trustees Approved Recommendations of the Zoning Advisory Committee to Modify Enrollment Boundaries of Certain Schools
Trustees approved the recommendation of the Zoning Advisory Committee to modify enrollment boundaries of several schools as a result of the construction of a new E. Otis Vaughn Middle School, effective at the beginning of the 20260-27 school year. These schools include Smithridge, Huffaker, Dodson, Donner Springs, Hidden Valley Elementary Schools; Vaughn, Swope, Pine, Herz, and Depoali Middle Schools; and Galena, Reno, Wooster, and Damonte Ranch High Schools.
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Student Representative Report
Report highlights included:
- AB 316 petition to revive the bill regarding student voice
- Upcoming elections for student voice committee
Trustees Report
Report highlights included:
- Various events and activities
- Reno High earned fifth place in the We the People competition at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Third-grade Teacher Makenzie Caufield from Robert Mitchell is a finalist for Nevada Teacher of the Year
Superintendent’s Report
Report highlights included:
- Various school visits
- Pleased with the latest selection of principals and overall school leadership
- Kindra Fox was recommended for Women of Achievement in the WCSD to be celebrated at the upcoming Women’s Fund Luncheon
Public Comment
- Several comments stating concern for classroom sizes for Special Education and Pre-K instructors, and a call for support
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for May 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
