The Ed-Watch series is designed to increase access to information on what decisions
are being made regarding public education in Clark County and Nevada.
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees
What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees are publicly elected decision-makers for the school district. They are responsible for providing oversight to the Superintendent and establishing District-wide policy. Trustees are accountable to work with their communities to improve student achievement.
Click here to learn more and see a list of current Trustees.
How often does the Board of Trustees meet? Trustees meet twice per month (second and fourth Tuesdays) at 2 pm both virtually and at the Central Administration Building Board Room, 425 E. 9th St., Reno, NV 89512.
Click here for a full list of Trustees meetings.
Can community members engage at Trustee meetings? Decision-making bodies benefit greatly from hearing public input and multiple perspectives. Currently, members of the public can submit comments on agenda and non-agenda items through email or voice recording. Public comment can be provided in person or via email. Email comments should be submitted to publiccomments@washoeschools.net.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees Meeting
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What happened at this meeting?
Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda
Consent agenda highlights include:
- Approval of reappointments to the Audit Committee
- Approval of a pilot program with the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
- Several facilities items
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Held a Public Hearing on and Approved the FY 2025-26 Tentative Budget
The District held a public hearing on and approved the FY2025-26 tentative budget. Highlights of the budget presentation included:
- Significant progress in reducing the budget deficit in lieu of the revenue shortfall regarding decisions surrounding Special Education
- Concerns surrounding unfunded or underfunded mandates (e.g., professional services & transportation), general costs resulting in new financial pressures
- Discussion regarding the inclusion of all parties involved (Staff Allocation and Gifted & Talented programs) in conversations surrounding the Academic Program and Staffing Restructuring that aim to reallocate the district’s resources more efficiently
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Celebrated the Washoe County School District School Police Department’s Junior Cadet Program
Trustees received a presentation on and discussed the District’s School Police Department Junior Cadet Program. Highlights of the presentation included:
- Showcase video that provided student perspectives and experiences surrounding the Junior Cadet Program
- Testimonials from students at North Valleys, Hug, and Damonte Ranch High Schools regarding their positive experiences in the program
- Goals of the program and the method for students to enroll (Email WCSDPD directly or visit their website)
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Approved the Award of a Request for Proposal for a Food Management Company
Trustees approved the award of an RFP for a good service management company, for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, to Southwest foodservice Excellence, LLC. The guaranteed return is $880,127, which includes reimbursement of costs in the estimated amount of $533,585.15 plus other reimbursable expenses.
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price 2 from Plenium Builders as the Construction Manager at Risk for Reed High School Modernization Project
Trustees approved the GMP2 from Plenium Builders as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Reed High School modernization project, in the amount of $68,697,213, as well as approved the owner’s contingency in the amount of $4,219,467, for a total of $72,916,680 and approved the District’s Owner-CMAR construction agreement.
Explore the contract.
Trustees Requested the Superintendent Return to the Board with Amendments to Board Policy 7086 to Provide Guidance when Determining Changes of Use for School Facilities
Trustees discussed potential changes to a policy regarding school closures, specifically the context surrounding solutions for repurposing and selecting schools for closure in line with ongoing Facilities Modernization Plan projects.
Explore Board Policy 7086 and Board Resolution 22-014.
Student Representative Report
Report highlights included:
- Elections have been held, and the new candidate may attend the next board meeting
Trustee Report
Report highlights included:
- Trustees Westlake and Nicolet attended the AACT Dinner Fundraiser for FCCLA students to travel to Florida
- Trustee Hull was a member of the selection committee for the Silver State Brigade Commander for JROTC
- Several school events and activities
Superintendent’s Report
Report highlights included:
- Attendance at the Collegiate Academy at the University of Nevada, Reno, with representation from eleven High Schools honoring students graduating with Dual Credits
- Addressed and condemned the criminal events that occurred during the attack on Reno High
Public Comment
- Concerns about sudden layoffs involving the Washoe Professional Technical Association (WPTA) have led to requests for extensions or substitute jobs within the district, along with a commitment from WPTA to support these efforts
- Concerns regarding the incident at Reno High, ongoing behavior issues, and the impact on the learning environment
- Members of the Washoe Education Association advocated for additional staff, assistance for crisis intervention, and district support in securing better working conditions for the staff of the WCSD
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
