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.
Nevada State Board of Education
What is the State Board of Education & what are they responsible for? The Nevada State Board of Education adopts regulations based on Nevada laws, which are passed down to individual school districts in Nevada to implement. The Board has 11 total (7 appointed and 4 publicly elected) members.
How often does the State Board meet? The Nevada State Board of Education meets once per month on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. Click here to see the 2025 meeting materials.
Can community members engage at State Board Meetings? A time for public comment is provided at the beginning (for agenda items) and at the conclusion (on any matter) of each Board meeting. Members of the public may provide public comment in writing via email; public comment will be accepted via email for the duration of the meeting and shared with the State Board of Education during the public comment periods. Public comment may be emailed to NVBoardED@doe.nv.gov.
Click here for a list of all State Board Members.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Nevada State Board of Education
Click here to see the regular SBOE meeting agenda.
Click here to watch the meeting playback.
What happened at the regular meeting?
Public Comment #1
Public comment was heard on the following subjects:
- Importance of legislative engagement with the State Board of Education
President's Report
Highlights included:
- Thanking Member Walker for his service on the Board, and welcoming Member Neal (Elko County School District) to the State Board of Education
- Welcoming new State Superintendent Victor Wakefield, whose first day will be October 27, and thanking Interim Superintendent Canavero for his service
- Board Member Updates:
- Member Hughes provided an update on the Instructional Materials Working Group, and updating the process to ensure all kids have access to high-quality learning materials. The Commission on Excellence and Innovation has a subcommittee on metrics and will be meeting soon to explore frameworks and will follow up with the Board.
- Member Orr thanked the Department for the family engagement webinars held both in Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada. The At-Risk Funding Committee will be meeting next week to explore alternative measures for at-risk funding.
Interim Superintendent's Report
Highlights included:
- Most systems have been restored for users, following the statewide cybersecurity incident.
- The federal shutdown coincided with a statewide transition for billing for grantees, and grantees were asked to submit reimbursements early in anticipation of this transition. This positioned the Department well in processing reimbursements. If the shutdown persists, they will adapt as necessary and keep the Board and stakeholders updated.
- NSPF Results were released, with star ratings released September 15, and the Nevada Report Card thereafter. The Interim Superintendent acknowledged that while there is still work to do, the State saw gains in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and graduate rates, as well as reduced chronic absenteeism.
- For legislative implementation, the State has a commitment to communicate with Districts and stakeholders throughout the implementation process. Guidance has been posted on the State's website regarding open enrollment policies, and working groups are actively recruiting members for performance framework updates, literacy, and other priorities from SB 460. Stakeholder engagement, including hearings and meetings, will begin in late winter and early spring. The Department is also committed to making quarterly implementation updates.
Board Approved Consent Agenda
Consent agenda items included:
- Approval of a dual credit request from CCSD
- Approval of class size reduction variances and justifications
- Approval of a private school license renewal
Board Approved Instructional Materials to Support Career and Technical Education Programs
The Board approved the adoption of textbooks/instructional material to support career and technical education programs throughout the State. Staff reviewed the review committee process, evaluation criteria for instructional materials, the CTE evaluation rubric, and the instructional material evaluation reports.
Explore the presentation.
Board Discussed Possible Development of a Legislative Engagement Strategy
The Board voted to form a subcommittee for legislative engagement, and Members Braxton, Dawson Owens, and Ford will comprise the subcommittee. The first meeting will take place in December, following the special legislative session.
The role and scope of the subcommittee was approved to be focused on content and defining what the subcommittee is solving for, defining a regular meeting calendar, determining the level of engagement with the Board in promoting a legislative agenda, scope of deliverables and outcomes, maintaining flexibility, and collaborating with other stakeholder groups.
Board Discussed the Selection of a State Board Representative to the WestEd Board of Directors
The Board voted to table this item until the November meeting to include the incoming State Superintendent in the discussion.
Public Comment #2
Public comment was heard on the following subjects:
- School safety and education staff social media behavior and conduct
- Concerns regarding educator safety and free speech
- Concerns regarding staff retaliation to parents
Future Agenda Items
Suggestions for future agenda items include a workshop day with Board responsibilities and goals when the new State Superintendent begins, District and State responsibilities for staff social media policies, and revisiting the exit age for development delay for students receiving special education supports.
The next meeting of the State Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 9:00 a.m.
