Nevada Ed-Watch: Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe 12/12/23

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.

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, December 12, 2023

Reunión de la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe

Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda de la reunión.
Vea la reproducción de la reunión.

¿Qué ocurrió en esta reunión?

Administradores Aprobado la Agenda de Consentimiento

Los puntos destacados del orden del día son:

• Approval of the Internal Audit Department’s School Student Activity Funds Risk Assessment and Annual Audit Plan for CY 2024
• Approval of dual credit courses with University of Nevada, Reno and Western Nevada College for WCSD students
• Approval to renew the current prescription contract with United Healthcare 
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Trustees Approved the Final District-Wide Facility Modernization Plan

District staff have worked with Cannon Design over the last several months to include significant community engagement. The final recommendations were presented to the Capital Funding Protection Committee and have been unanimously passed by that committee.

The Plan includes improving all schools within 15 years with current funding sources, eliminating overcrowding districtwide, avoiding $140 million in capital renovations at repurposed campuses, and reinvesting millions of dollars in savings to teachers and programs. Recommendations also include exploring a new PK-8 model to expand choice and access to quality programs.

Las iniciativas y prioridades identificadas por la comunidad incluyen el cumplimiento de proyectos heredados, el estudio continuo para encontrar consenso para la acción, la gestión del crecimiento, la educación especial y alternativa para servir a los estudiantes con las necesidades más altas, una estrategia de intercambio para invertir en escuelas más nuevas y con mejores recursos, y mejoras prioritarias para la equidad en todo el Distrito.

Explore the presentation and the final report.

Trustees Discussed New Bus Transportation Routes and Walk Zones

In June 2023, Trustees voted to reduce walk zones down to previous 2018 levels as soon as was practical for the 2024 school year (to be 1.0 miles for elementary schools, 2.0 miles for middle schools, and 3.0 miles for high schools). In August, the transportation department began implementing new routing software and began drawing these new zone parameters into the system. Routes have also been tested for time and safety. New routes and walk zones are scheduled to be implemented as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Explore the agenda item.

Trustees Appointed Dr. Kristen McNeill as Interim Superintendent of Schools

Trustees discussed the character and professional competence of Dr. Kristen McNeill and approved her appointment as interim superintendent. Dr. McNeill previously served as superintendent from April 2020 – June 2022 and as interim superintendent during the 2019-2020 school year, as well as served as deputy superintendent and chief of staff for the WCSD.

Explore Dr. McNeill’s resume.

Trustees Entered into an Employment Agreement with Interim Superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill

Trustees entered into an employment agreement with interim superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill, with a start date of December 13, 2023.

Review the red-lined draft contract and the clean draft contract.

Trustees Delegated Oversight and Management of the On-Boarding Process and Transition Plan for Interim Superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill to Board President Elizabeth Smith

Trustees approved delegating Board President Elizabeth Smith to oversee and manage the on-boarding and transition plan for interim superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill, and direct Superintendent Enfield to create an onboarding process and transition plan for Dr. McNeill to ensure continuity of district plans, goals, and strategic plan targets.

Review the agenda item.

Staff Presented the Winners of the 2023 Holiday Card Contest

Trustees celebrated the finalists and winners of the 13^th annual holiday card contest.  Kinley Jones from Caughlin Ranch Elementary School was the K-2 winner; Tymber Duckett from Raw Elementary School was the Grades 3-5 winner; Casey Chan from Billinghurst Middle School was the Grades 6-8 winner; and Alex Garcia Tapungot from Damonte Ranch High School was the Grades 9-12 winner.

Explore the holiday card design presentation.

Informes de los administradores

Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:

• Several school visits, events, and activities
• Meeting with the Department of Wildlife for school archery programs
• Attending the We the People competition
• Asistir a la reunión de la Asociación de Juntas Escolares de Nevada
• Dedication of a new food truck to Reed High School
• Solidarity with the UNLV community
• Felicitaciones navideñas

Informe del Superintendente

Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:

• Looking forward to working alongside Dr. McNeill to ensure a smooth transition
• Continuing the momentum of the District’s strategic plan
• Felicitaciones navideñas

Comentarios del público

• Additional time for lunch periods
• Expanded daycare services for student parents
• Differentiated learning methods, including project-based learning and less reliance on testing
• Teacher pay, respect, and well-being
• Class choice and career and technical pathways
• Adding a mandatory driver’s education course in high school
• Traffic issues around Hug High School
• Harassment of school board trustees
• Concerns regarding contracting processes
• Concerns regarding personal information of families, restorative justice practices, and home schooling
• Investigation of allegations of sexual harassment from a school board trustee
• Zero-tolerance policies for violence in schools
• Adding lacrosse to high school athletics offerings
• High school start times

The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for January 9, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.