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, February 25, 2025
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees Meeting
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Watch the meeting playback.
What happened at this meeting?
Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda
Consent agenda highlights include:
- Approval of dedicated athletic director positions
- Several facilities items
- Approval of merging the Washoe K-12 Education Foundation with and into the Education Alliance of Washoe County
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Received an Update on the Facilities Modernization Plan
Highlights included:
- Tammy Zimmerman, Chief Facilities Management Officer presented the history of the Facilities Modernization Plan which began in 2016
- Prioritizing facility equity and efficacy for students and staff and every project will come before the public committees as well as the board of trustees
- Presented several schools or school projects involved in the modernization plan with two projects under construction, six projects in design, and four upcoming projects
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Approved the Recommendation of Award for the Development of an Administrative Facilities Master Plan
Trustees approved the recommendation of award for consultant selection for the development of an administrative facilities master plan to CannonDesign of Nevada, Inc., in the amount of $1,621,690.
Explore the agreement.
Trustees Received an Update on the 2025 Legislative Session
Highlights included:
- Dylan Shaver, of Pinyon Public Affairs, shared key dates (March 17th 2025 – Bill introductions, April 11th – First committee passage, April 2nd – Adjournment sine die) associated with the upcoming legislative session
- Encouraged trustees to familiarize themselves with bills that may impact WCSD in the upcoming legislative session
- Presented the district’s legislative priorities 1) Create space for students to thrive 2) Empower our personnel 3) Support our local community 4) Advocate for smart, strategic funding
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Receive an Update on Progress on Strategic Plan Goal 5: Empowering All Learners for their Future
Highlights included:
- School spotlight: Edward C. Reed High School for improvement/increases in Dual Credit graduation and students earning Honors/CCR/Advanced Diplomas
- Student spotlight: Kaylana Wallace, awarded Presidential Scholarship at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Teacher Spotlight: Josh Rosenbloom, principal of Reed High School, for leading the charge on increasing Dual Credit enrollment and graduation
Explore the presentation.
Student Representative Report
Report highlights included:
- Finishing up work for upcoming student conference on March 11th
Trustee Report
Report highlights included:
- Importance of trustees getting involved with accountability in the upcoming 2025 legislative session
- Multiple school visits and school events
- Trustees toured the Nutrition Services commissary
Superintendent’s Report
Report highlights included:
- Attended Redfield Community Outreach Luncheon for field trips and engaging opportunities to children via the Redfield Foundation
- Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) and Marce Herz schools recognized by the governor as model STEM schools
Public Comment
- Appreciation for the incoming internship from CTE programs and hesitation in celebrating high graduation rates if other achievement metrics are poor
- Urge for the importance of anti-discrimination in the WCSD
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
