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, April 15, 2026
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees Meeting
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Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda
Consent agenda highlights include:
- Approval of the purchase of additional Vista Higher Learning supplemental learning materials
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 State Competitive Career and Technical Student Organization Grant Application
- Several contracts and facilities items
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved the Purchase of High School Mathematics Instructional Materials from Amplify Education (Algebra I) and Cengage Learning (Geometry and Algebra II) for the Total Approximate amount of $3,139,200
Trustees received a presentation and approved the purchase of high school mathematics instructional materials from Amplify Education (Algebra I) and Cengage Learning (Geometry and Algebra II) for the total approximate amount of $3,139,200.
Highlights of the presentation included:
- Aligned with Goal 4, Academic Growth and Achievement of the WCSD Strategic Plan the curriculum was vetted by teachers of the district via special preview opportunities.
- Initial training with these materials will take place in the Spring/Summer alongside ongoing training.
- Following approval, the district will work with the Business & Finance teams to purchase the materials.
Explore the agreements from Amplify and Cengage.
Trustees Approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) from Plenium Builders as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) #25-37-C-12-AA, The Virginia Palmer Elementary School Modernization Project
Trustees approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) from Plenium Builders as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) #25-37-C-12-AA, The Virginia Palmer Elementary School Modernization Project, in the Amount of #15,760,443. Trustees also approved an owner's contingency in the amount of $1,000,000, for a Total of $16,760,443, and approved Washoe County School District's Owner-CMAR Construction Agreement.
Explore the grant award and the presentation.
Trustees Approved the 2025/2026 "C" Major Projects Program for Construction Phase Funding of the New Elementary School on the Current Edward L. Pine Middle School Campus
Trustees received a presentation and approved the 2025/2026 "C" Major Projects program for construction phase funding of the new elementary school on the current Edward L. Pine Middle School Campus for a total amount of $4,200,000, as recommended by the Capital Funding Committee.
Explore the agreement.
Trustees Approved the Washoe County School District Fiscal Years 2027-2037, 10-year Capital Improvement Plan
Trustees received a presentation and approved the Washoe County School District Improvement Plan, for Capital project expenditures throughout the Washoe County School District, as recommended by the Capital Funding Committee.
Highlights of the presentation included:
- The next two phases wilt take place between June 2026-May 2028 and include mass grading, ground source wells, new building construction, and site improvements.
- Next steps include funding request for GMP1 & GMP2 and upon award beginning construction in December of 2026.
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Approved Option 2 of the Process for Selecting a Superintendent for the Washoe County School District (WCSD)
Trustees discussed and approved the process for selecting a superintendent for the WCSD, including the following options and selected the second option with revising the meeting date from April 28th to May 10th 2026. The options presented:
- (1) Appoint WCSD Deputy Superintendent Tiffany McMaster as Interim Superintendent of WCSD, effective April 15, 2026, as part of succession planning related to the retirement of WCSD Superintendent Joe Ernst, and appoint Tiffany McMaster as WCSD Superintendent effective July 8, 2026, subject to negotiation and approval of an employment contract and successful review by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding eligibility;
- (2) Conduct a formal interview with the WCSD Deputy Superintendent Tiffany McMaster and take board action at the May 10, 2026 Board of Trustees meeting on the appointment of WCSD Deputy Superintendent Tiffany McMaster as Interim Superintendent of WCSD, as part of succession planning related to the retirement of WCSD Superintendent Joe Ernst, and appoint Tiffany McMaster as WCSD Superintendent effective July 8, 2026, subject to Negotiation and approval of an employment contract and successful review by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding eligibility; or
- (3) for staff to develop the scope and initiate the process to conduct a search for superintendent of WCSD and to return to the board with a proposed scope, process, timeline, and any necessary agreements, including any contract for a search firm, for board review and approval.
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Approved Action to Revise the Outdoor Facility Design Elements
Trustees received a presentation and approved action to revise the outdoor facility design elements related to playground equipment, shade structures, hardscapes and courts, and track and field areas within current elementary and middle educational specifications.
Highlights of the presentation included:
- A discussion sparked by public comment calling for more structures (i.e., swing sets and shade structures) to be included in the discussion of playground facilities during the revision process.
- Additional costs surrounding design updates place costs at $50,000-$150,000 per project alongside additional annual maintenance and upkeep.
- 29% of WCSD schools report having no shade structures which increases risk to sun and heat exposure related activities during play.
Explore the presentation.
Student Representative Report
Report highlights included:
- Preparing for the upcoming student voice conference
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
