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se están tomando con respecto a la educación pública en el condado de Clark y Nevada.
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Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe
¿Qué es la Junta Directiva y de qué es responsable? La Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe es el órgano decisorio elegido públicamente para el distrito escolar. Son responsables de supervisar al Superintendente y de establecer la política del Distrito. Los administradores son responsables de trabajar con sus comunidades para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil.
Haga clic aquí para obtener más información y consultar la lista de administradores actuales.
¿Con qué frecuencia se reúne el Consejo de Administración? Los administradores se reúnen dos veces al mes (segundo y cuarto martes) a las 14.00 horas, tanto virtualmente como en la sala de juntas del edificio de la Administración Central, 425 E.9th St., Reno, NV 89512.
Haga clic aquí para consultar la lista completa de reuniones de los Administradores.
¿Pueden los miembros de la comunidad participar en las reuniones de los administradores? Los órganos decisorios se benefician enormemente de las aportaciones del público y de sus múltiples puntos de vista. En la actualidad, el público puede enviar comentarios sobre los puntos del orden del día y los que no lo están a través del correo electrónico o de una grabación de voz. Los comentarios del público pueden hacerse en persona o por correo electrónico. Los comentarios por correo electrónico deben enviarse a publiccomments@washoeschools.net.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Reunión de la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe
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Watch the meeting playback.
¿Qué ocurrió en esta reunión?
Los fideicomisarios aprobaron el orden del día
Los puntos destacados del orden del día son:
- Final approval of Board Policy 5120 – Arrest of Students on School Property
- Approval to contract Balanced Governance Solutions for 2023-2024 board and superintendent evaluations
- Varias adjudicaciones
Explore el orden del día consensuado aquí.
Trustees Approved the Purchase of i-Ready Math and English Language Arts (ELA) Site Licenses for Elementary and Middle Schools
Trustees approved the purchase of i-Ready Math and English Language Arts (ELA) site licenses for all WCSD elementary and middle schools form Curriculum Associates, LLC. The purchase will utilize American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER III) for $6,484,688.25.
Explore the agreement.
Trustees Received a Presentation on the Progress and Schedule of the District-Wide Strategic Planning Process
Trustees received an update on the strategic planning process conducted by Performance Fact, Inc., including a breakdown of student demographics and educational attainment. Highlights included:
- For rigorous coursework, 28% of students in the district passed at least one AP or IB exam, 27% are completing at least one CTE (career and technical education) pathway, and 22% are earning dual credit.
- The 4-year cohort graduation rate was 82% for the class of 2021. The four-year cohort graduation rate for 2022 went up to 84%.
- According to the Kindergarten Readiness Measures for years 2021-2022, seven out of 20 students are meeting or exceeding standards.
The next board update on the process will take place May 23, with continuing engagement with stakeholder groups and community forums taking place in the interim.
Explore the presentation and the work to date draft.
Trustees Approved the Recommendations of the Zoning Advisory Committee
Trustees approved modifying the enrollment boundaries of Procter Hug High School and Robert McQueen High School, beginning for the 2023-2024 school year.
Explore la presentación.
Trustees Celebrated the Success of Students at Libby Booth Elementary School
Trustees received a spotlight presentation of Booth Elementary School. Highlights included:
- The WCSD Student Superstar Award went to fifth grader Dalilah Hartley.
- Libby Booth Elementary School broke all-time records for reading proficiency last year on the SBAC assessment, with 14% scoring above standards.
- The school more than doubled its math proficiency.
- Ten percent of students with an IEP scored above standards in reading.
- The school grew from the lowest-performing elementary school in WCSD in 2019 to the third highest performing in reading among Title I schools.
- The computer lab has been turned into Makerspace, an engineering lab for students.
Explore la presentación.
Trustees Approved the Donation by WCSD of Real Property Located at 200 School St. In Wadsworth, Nevada to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Trustees approved the donation of property located at 200 School St. in Wadsworth, Nevada, to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
View the map and school sites, as well as the floor plan.
Trustees Reports
Entre los informes de los administradores destacan:
- Several school and staff visits and student events
- Attending JROTC activities and awards
- Spring sporting events
- School visits for Nevada Reading Week and autism awareness
Informe del Superintendente
- April’s designation as Autism Awareness Month
- Speech and debate students heading to national competitions
- Students being allowed to decorate their graduation caps as long as decorations are appropriate
- No tolerance policy for racism, antisemitism, and homophobia in WCSD schools, and ensuring all students and staff members feel safe and welcome
Comentarios del público
- Screen time for students
- Quality of online classes and coursework
- Traffic safety for school pick-ups and drop-offs
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for April 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
