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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.
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, September 26, 2023
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?
Los fideicomisarios aprobaron el orden del día
Los puntos destacados del orden del día son:
- Approval to purchase school bus camera systems
- Approval to purchase student laptops
- Acceptance of the budget transfer report
Explore el orden del día consensuado aquí.
Trustees Discussed the Excellence Targets for the WCSD 2023-26 Strategic Plan Goals
Staff presented the excellence targets and metrics for goals as identified by the District’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. These goals and targets are:
- Strong Start for Every Child: At least 15 out of every 20 students (75%) are proficient in English Language Arts and math by the end of third grade.
- Student Voice and Advocacy: 100% of students have opportunities to explore their interests through participation in clubs, activities, athletics, and internships.
- Safety and Belonging: 100% of students say they are known by name, strength, and need in their school.
- Academic Growth and Achievement: At least 15 out of every 20 students in Grades 4-8 (75%) meet or exceed standards in English Language Arts, math, and science.
- Empowering All Learners for Their Future: At least 19 out of every 20 students participate in dual credit, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and/or career and technical education pathways, including the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps; every graduate will complete a post-graduation plan.
Metrics for each of these targets have also been assigned. Trustees discussed reporting, dashboards, and results being made available to the public.
Explore the excellence targets and metrics.
Trustees Approved the Uses of the Preliminary Budget for Implementation and Support of the WCSD Strategic Plan
In June, the Board approved using a minimum of $10 million for the implementation of the strategic plan. The total preliminary budget, as proposed, is $9,926,000, inclusive of all five goals of the strategic plan and districtwide supports that include tools and software to manage internal business and human resources functions, redesigning new school and district websites, and providing professional supports aimed at capacity-building for successful implementation of the strategic plan.
Trustees approved the preliminary budget. It will now move forward, with all budget items going through the District’s procurement process.
Explore la presentación.
Trustees Adopted Resolution 23-018, Recognizing September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Trustees adopted a resolution that recognizes September 15 – October 15, 2023, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Explore the resolution in English and the resolution in Spanish.
Informes de los administradores
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Several school visits and activities
- Attending a Mental Health Summit and other community events
- Applauding school home visits
- Highlighting various community partners
- Trustee town halls
- Attending JROTC events
- Applauding the District’s National Merit Scholar finalists
- Upcoming Facilities Modernization Plan meetings
- New school mural at Huffaker Elementary School
Informe del Superintendente
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Partnership with the Council of Great City Schools for program reviews, with a full report due in the next month (approximately)
- Parent Teacher Home Visit Awards
- Kick-off for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Comentarios del público
- Focus on academic achievement
- High school reading lists
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for October 10, at 2:00 p.m.