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, June 24, 2025
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees Meeting
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Watch the meeting playback.
What happened at this meeting?
Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda
Consent agenda highlights include:
- Approval of board resolutions to augment and amend the FY2024-25 budget, and approve augmentations and transfers for the FY2024-25 budget
- Several board and commission reappointments
- Grant applications
- Several facilities items
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Adopted Board Resolution 25-017, a 2025 School Improvement Bond Resolution
Trustees adopted Board Resolution 25-017, a 2025 school improvement bond resolution authorizing the District to issue general obligation (limited tax) school improvement bonds, Series 2025, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,000,000.
Explore the resolution and the Preliminary Official Statement.
Trustees Approved The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Amended Final Budget
Trustees approved the FY 2025-26 amended final budget. Highlights of the presentation included:
- Trustees took final action on the remaining budget recommendations for the FY2026 school year
- Reported a $615,000 change (decrease) in the amended final budget
- Next steps in the Summer and Fall will focus on review of leased buildings, vacant positions, new and ongoing contract renewals, review of academic programs, and continued review of Strategic Plan FY25 budget proposals
Explore the presentation.
Trustees Approved The Washoe County School District Strategic Plan 2023-26, including a review of the 15 Action Steps
Trustees approved the FY 2023-26 strategic plan and discussed action steps associated with aligning to the intent of the goals and pillars set by the board.
Explore the strategic plan.
Trustees Report
Report highlights included:
- Several trustees continued attendance at ongoing graduations
- Celebrated 1st anniversary of the superintendent
Superintendent’s Report
Report highlights included:
- Appreciation for the students, teachers, and all staff who contributed to the 2025 graduations
- Shared ambitions for another strong 2026 school year for the board
Public Comment
- Celebrating the superintendent’s 1-year anniversary
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
