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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 de los estudiantes.
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.
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¿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, October 13, 2026
Reunión de la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe
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Vea la reproducción de la reunión.
Los fideicomisarios aprobaron el orden del día
Los puntos destacados del orden del día son:
- Approval to renew the districtwide OnBase document management system maintenance agreement with Naviant ($380,122.66)
- Approval of architect/engineer design services to renovate boys' and girls' restrooms into general-use restrooms at North Valleys High School and Reno High School ($337,500)
- Approval to increase the districtwide HVAC repairs contract by $350,000, for a revised contract total of $830,000
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Received a Presentation on School Police Services, Staffing, Safety Initiatives, and Emergency Preparedness, and a Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Walk and Bike to School Month
Trustees received a presentation providing an overview of Washoe County School District School Police Services, staffing, safety initiatives, and emergency preparedness. Trustees also presented a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Walk and Bike to School Month in the Washoe County School District.
Entre los aspectos más destacados de la presentación figuran los siguientes:
- Upon being asked what data shows schools are improving safety, the presenters spoke on initiatives related to crisis alert systems (i.e., lighting, facilities, preventative measures). The goal is to be as proactive as possible, while understanding the majority of situations are reactive in nature.
- In November of 2026, continuing a partnership with Canine Companions since 2024, a new Student & Family Support Service will begin with a canine partner working alongside the Victim Advocate to support students, staff, and families.
- Several board members discussed the importance of the newly presented E-Bike community education to promote safe riding practices, helmet safety, and parent education surrounding student riders.
Explora la presentación.
Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved the 2026/2027 'B' Major Projects Program for Design Phase II Funding for the Sparks High School Modernization Project
Trustees received a presentation and approved the 2026/2027 'B' Major Projects Program for Design Phase II funding for the Sparks High School Modernization Project, as recommended by the Capital Funding Protection Committee, in the amount of $8,500,000.
Entre los aspectos más destacados de la presentación figuran los siguientes:
- The latest historical update is the beginning of predesign conceptual activities, including education specification comparison and program meetings between all departments.
- Detailed floor maps of all conceptual (currently still in the idea phase) designs can be found in the presentation link below.
- Between November 2026 and June 2027, the Capital Funding Protection Committee seeks to refine programming with departments, complete construction drawings, host community/alumni meetings, and culminate with a request for construction phase funding in June of 2027.
Explora la presentación.
Explore the 2026-2027 'B' Major Projects Program.
Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved the 2026/2027 'B' Major Projects Program Funding for the Acquisition of Real Properties Located at 5250 S. Virginia Street
Trustees received a presentation and approved the 2026/2027 'B' Major Projects Program for funding for the acquisition of certain real properties located at 5250 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502, and APN 025-372-39, pursuant to the District's Administrative Facility Master Plan, as recommended by the Capital Funding Protection Committee, in the amount of $46,457,220.
Entre los aspectos más destacados de la presentación figuran los siguientes:
- The focus is a single consolidated campus that would allow central office teams to provide rapid assistance to students, schools, and families at a lower long-term cost.
- After 50 evaluations, the current 5250 S. Virginia Street location was prioritized because it is a strong central location and transportation hub, aligned with the city's most prominent bus route.
Explora la presentación.
Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Real Properties Located at 5250 S. Virginia Street
Trustees received a presentation and approved a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of certain real properties located at 5250 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502, and directed the Superintendent to conduct all necessary due diligence and to close escrow if the properties clear due diligence.
Explore the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved Board Resolution 26-021, a 2026C School Improvement Bond Resolution
Trustees received a presentation and approved Board Resolution 26-021, a 2026C School Improvement Bond Resolution authorizing the Washoe County School District to issue General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Improvement Bonds, Series 2026C, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $164,000,000.
Explore the Board Resolution 26-021.
Student Representative's Report:
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Coordinator and supervisors of the student advisory committee visiting high school and middle schools to learn the school-level goals at each campus visit.
- Planning to work with school police to improve the traffic safety surrounding Wooster High School.
Trustee Reports:
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Multiple trustees participated in the Junior Achievement lunch honoring Len Stevens for his work for the community.
- Trustee Woodley attended the "Be Well" festival that was hosted by two employees to celebrate physical and mental health for all WCSD employees.
- A new CCSD school is being named to honor Senator Joyce Woodhouse for her impactful work throughout the state of Nevada.
- More than $6.5 million raised by community members to keep family resource centers open across WCSD.
Superintendent Report
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Thanking all groups for the conversations and work that surrounded the approval of the multiple AFMP projects at the meeting.
- Kicking off the second quarter of the school year with professional development activities.
- Looking forward to upcoming school visits and impact awards.
Comentarios del público
Entre los comentarios del público destacan:
- Concern with the amount of screen time occurring in the classroom and the removal of time for physical activity/recess.
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for October 27th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
