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se están tomando con respecto a la educación pública en el condado de Clark y Nevada.
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 9, 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:
- Acceptance of the Budget Transfer Report for July
- Varias instalaciones
- Approval of grant applications to the Nevada Department of Agriculture
- Approval of STEM classroom devices
- Approval of agreement with PBS Reno for Curiosity Classroom workshops
Explore el orden del día consensuado aquí.
Trustees Heard a Presentation on Chronic Absenteeism During the 2024-25 School Year, Washoe County School District Attendance Campaign, and a Proclamation Recognizing Attendance Awareness Month
Entre los aspectos más destacados de la presentación figuran los siguientes:
- Most chronic absenteeism came from students who were within walking distance (walking zone) of the school, which inspired the new "Walking School Bus" program to mitigate this issue.
- Using language that is not "truancy" or punitive actions is essential, as it aids in reducing chronic absenteeism rates.
- School-based efforts that worked the most successfully were focused on attendance on a daily basis.
Explore the presentation and the proclamation.
Trustees Heard a Presentation on District Programs and Supports Provided to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Recognized Deaf Awareness Month at the District
Entre los aspectos más destacados de la presentación figuran los siguientes:
- Sharing stories and experiences of navigating the education system and the necessary supports from Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
- Demonstrating support not just for students but also for staff members who identify as Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Focusing on improving individualized language access through ASL (English bilingual supports), auditory-oral strategies, and total communication (aligned to each student's IEP/504).
Explore the presentation and the proclamation.
Trustees Preliminarily Approved the Amendment of Board Policy 4500 – District Employee Speech, and Initiated the 13-Day Public Review and Comment Period
Trustees gave preliminary approval to the amendment of Board Policy 4500 – District Employee Speech. This initiates the 13-day public review and comment period. Changes include:
- Defining "Private Capacity", which refers to speech as a private citizen versus speech not part of the performance of an official duty
- Adoption of policies aligned with the U.S. & Nevada Constitution rather than the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Amendments to clarify protected and unprotected speech, and to move the reporting process to Administrative Regulations.
Explore the revised policy.
Student Representative's Report
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- On August 27th, the student voice committee held a retreat to discuss current issues, including restroom safety.
Trustees Report
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Trustees Nicolet and Westlake attended National Board Training for school board members.
- Trustee Mayberry attended the Milk and Honey Jewish Cultural Event, thanking the WCSD recruiters for their attendance.
- Several trustees attended the Mariposa Language and Learning Academy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Superintendent's Report
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Shared the promotional video for the Teaching and Training program, which enables students to gain firsthand experience as educators in a pre-school setting.
- Appreciation for the presenters earlier in the meeting who demonstrated the ability to overcome adversities in the education system.
Comentarios del público
Public comments included:
- Indivisible Northern Nevada presented the focus of their organization, regarding accountability in public servants, and their appreciation for the WCSD school board.
- A potential WCSD educator is expressing concern about the honoring of international teaching licenses transferring to the WCSD.
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
