La serie Ed-Watch está diseñada para aumentar el acceso a la información sobre qué decisiones
se están tomando con respecto a la educación pública en el condado de Clark y Nevada.
La serie Ed-Watch está diseñada para aumentar el acceso a la información sobre las decisiones que se están tomando en relación con la educación pública en Nevada.
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, May 9, 2023
Reunión de la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe
Pulse aquí para ver el orden del día de la reunión.
Vea la reproducción de la reunión.
¿Qué ocurrió en esta reunión?
Los fideicomisarios aprobaron el orden del día
Los puntos destacados del orden del día son:
- Several board appointments to the Zoning Advisory Committee
- Two board appointments to the Audit Committee
- Approval of a donation of a parcel of land for a potential new elementary school
- Approval of purchasing 100 Book Challenge resources
Explore el orden del día consensuado aquí.
Trustees Recognized May 2023 as National Mental Health Awareness Month
Trustees passed a resolution recognizing May as National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Explore the board resolution.
Trustees Approved the Purchase of Middle and High School Social Studies Instructional Materials
Trustees approved the purchase middle and high school social studies instructional materials from National Geographic/Cengage. This is the first update to these materials since 2007. The cost of the materials is $4,510,000 and is covered by ESSER funds. Additional discussion on training, grade banding, and curriculum took place before approval.
Explore the master pricing agreement.
Trustees Celebrated the Success of Students Attending Edward C. Reed High School
Staff and students provided an overview of the school’s successes, including a spotlight on Evelyn Maile, a junior involved in the school’s biomedical program who is a Skills USA officer and award winner, JROTC leader, and track and field athlete.
The school has seen an increase in its student and staff climate scores, as well as dual credit coursework enrollment and graduation rates, projecting an 85% graduation rate in 2023.
Areas of focus include increased preparation for ACT testing, increasing dual credit and CTE coursework, and building and grounds improvements.
Explore la presentación.
Trustees Recognized May 8-12, 2023 as Educator Appreciation Week and May 9, 2023 as National Educator Day in the Washoe County School District
Trustees recognized May 8-12 as Educator Appreciation Week, with May 9 specially designated as National Educator Day.
Explore the board resolution.
Trustees Approved Board Policy 9100 Regarding Public Bodies
Trustees approved changes to Board Policy 9100, regarding public bodies and volunteers, and initiated the 13-day public review and comment period. Changes include:
- Providing a definition on staff liaisons
- Clarifying the role of staff liaisons and guidelines for contact to public bodies
Term limits in this policy were adjusted from five terms to three consecutive terms (page 5, item 4d). Allowed absences were adjusted from 50% to 33% of regularly scheduled meetings. The term “Reporting Structure” was removed from a recommendations section (page 5, item 6).
Explore the revised policy.
Informes de los administradores
Entre los informes de los administradores destacan:
- Various tours and visits to schools
- Leadership changes at schools
- Parent/teacher home visitors event (180 staff members from 24 schools participated in home visits)
- Visiting the Inspire Academy and Project 150 boutique
- Attending JROTC award events
- Congratulating Superintendent Enfield on her first anniversary with WCSD
- An upcoming safety forum
Informe del Superintendente
El informe del Superintendente incluye los puntos más destacados:
- Anonymous threats the District received (alongside other districts throughout the U.S.)
- Acknowledgment of Educator Appreciation Week
- Reaching the landmark of the Superintendent visiting every school in the District, as of early June
- Appreciation for the team and Trustees on the Superintendent’s one-year anniversary with the District
Comentarios del público
- Restorative justice practices
- Student safety concerns
- Student performance
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for May 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
