Nevada Ed-Watch: Washoe County School District 4/22/25

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.

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¿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 22, 2025

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

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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 FY 2024-25 3^rd quarter Average Daily Attendance Report and pupil-teacher ratios for Grades K-3
• Approval of the alternative schedule for the 2025-26 school year
• Varias instalaciones

Explore el orden del día consensuado aquí.

Trustees Honored Educator Appreciation Week in the Washoe County School District

Trustees presented a proclamation honoring Educator Appreciation Week from May 5-9, 2025, in the Washoe County School District.

Explore the proclamation.

Trustees Received a Presentation on Progress Made on Strategic Plan Goal 3: Safety and Belonging

This presentation provided an update and several individual highlights on progress made on Strategic Plan Goal 3: Safety and Belonging. Highlights of the presentation included:

• A school spotlight for Fred Traner Middle School, which saw a 15% improvement in chronic absenteeism, an 89% improvement in staff and student climate, and 26 completed home visits
• New tools and studies to monitor attendance, chronic absenteeism, and climate data for the district
• A seven-point increase in school safety for Traner Middle School

Explore la presentación.

Trustees Received a Mid-Year Update on the “Phone Away and Learn Today” Pilot

Trustees received an update on efforts to reduce cell phone use during instruction time throughout the District. Highlights of the presentation included:

• Overview and timeline of the “Phone Away Learn Today” pilot
• Exploration of the data collected during the campaign (survey and participatory behavioral data) from students and staff.
• Success from student-led focus groups surrounding the campaign

Explore la presentación.

Trustees Received an Update on the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session

Entre los aspectos más destacados de la presentación figuran los siguientes:

• Asking to waive new teacher fees has caused the bill to move to Ways and Means for fiscal implications
• Provided a platform refresher reviewing key legislative priorities
• Upcoming Key Dates: May 1 – Economic Forum forecast released; May 16 -Second Committee Passage, May 23 – Second House Passage, June 2 – Adjournment

Explore la presentación.

Trustees Approved Recommendations of the Zoning Advisory Committee to Modify Enrollment Boundaries of Certain Schools

Trustees approved the recommendation of the Zoning Advisory Committee to modify enrollment boundaries of several schools as a result of the construction of a new E. Otis Vaughn Middle School, effective at the beginning of the 20260-27 school year. These schools include Smithridge, Huffaker, Dodson, Donner Springs, Hidden Valley Elementary Schools; Vaughn, Swope, Pine, Herz, and Depoali Middle Schools; and Galena, Reno, Wooster, and Damonte Ranch High Schools.

Explore la presentación.

Student Representative Report

Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:

• AB 316 petition to revive the bill regarding student voice
• Upcoming elections for student voice committee

Trustees Report

Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:

• Various events and activities
• Reno High earned fifth place in the We the People competition at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Third-grade Teacher Makenzie Caufield from Robert Mitchell is a finalist for Nevada Teacher of the Year

Informe del Superintendente

Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:

• Various school visits
• Pleased with the latest selection of principals and overall school leadership
• Kindra Fox was recommended for Women of Achievement in the WCSD to be celebrated at the upcoming Women’s Fund Luncheon

Comentarios del público

• Several comments stating concern for classroom sizes for Special Education and Pre-K instructors, and a call for support

The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for May 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.