Nevada Ed-Watch: Washoe County School District 10/13/26

Lupon ng mga Tagapangasiwa ng Washoe County School District

Ano ang Board of Trustees at ano ang kanilang pananagutan? Ang Lupon ng mga Trustees ng Distrito ng Paaralan ng Washoe County ay inihalal ng publiko na mga gumagawa ng desisyon para sa distrito ng paaralan. Responsable sila sa pagbibigay ng pangangasiwa sa Superintendente at pagtatatag ng patakaran sa buong Distrito. Ang mga trustee ay may pananagutan na makipagtulungan sa kanilang mga komunidad upang mapabuti ang tagumpay ng mag-aaral.

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Gaano kadalas nagpupulong ang Board of Trustees? Ang mga trustee ay nagpupulong dalawang beses bawat buwan (pangalawa at ikaapat na Martes) sa ganap na 2 ng hapon at sa Central Administration Building Board Room, 425 E. 9 ^th St., Reno, NV 89512.

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Maaari bang makisali ang mga miyembro ng komunidad sa mga pulong ng Trustee? Malaki ang pakinabang ng mga katawan sa paggawa ng desisyon sa pakikinig ng pampublikong input at maraming pananaw. Sa kasalukuyan, ang mga miyembro ng publiko ay maaaring magsumite ng mga komento sa agenda at mga item na hindi agenda sa pamamagitan ng email o voice recording. Maaaring magbigay ng pampublikong komento nang personal o sa pamamagitan ng email. Ang mga komento sa email ay dapat isumite sa publiccomments@washoeschools.net .

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Pagpupulong ng Lupon ng mga Tagapangasiwa ng Washoe County School District

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Inaprubahan ng mga Trustees ang Agenda ng Pahintulot

Kasama sa mga highlight ng agenda ng pahintulot ang:

• Approval to renew the districtwide OnBase document management system maintenance agreement with Naviant ($380,122.66)
• Approval of architect/engineer design services to renovate boys' and girls' restrooms into general-use restrooms at North Valleys High School and Reno High School ($337,500)
• Approval to increase the districtwide HVAC repairs contract by $350,000, for a revised contract total of $830,000

Explore the consent agenda here.

Trustees Received a Presentation on School Police Services, Staffing, Safety Initiatives, and Emergency Preparedness, and a Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Walk and Bike to School Month

Trustees received a presentation providing an overview of Washoe County School District School Police Services, staffing, safety initiatives, and emergency preparedness. Trustees also presented a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Walk and Bike to School Month in the Washoe County School District.

Ang mga highlight ng pagtatanghal ay kinabibilangan ng:

• Upon being asked what data shows schools are improving safety, the presenters spoke on initiatives related to crisis alert systems (i.e., lighting, facilities, preventative measures). The goal is to be as proactive as possible, while understanding the majority of situations are reactive in nature. 
• In November of 2026, continuing a partnership with Canine Companions since 2024, a new Student & Family Support Service will begin with a canine partner working alongside the Victim Advocate to support students, staff, and families.
• Several board members discussed the importance of the newly presented E-Bike community education to promote safe riding practices, helmet safety, and parent education surrounding student riders.

Galugarin ang pagtatanghal.

Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved the 2026/2027 'B' Major Projects Program for Design Phase II Funding for the Sparks High School Modernization Project

Trustees received a presentation and approved the 2026/2027 'B' Major Projects Program for Design Phase II funding for the Sparks High School Modernization Project, as recommended by the Capital Funding Protection Committee, in the amount of $8,500,000.

Ang mga highlight ng pagtatanghal ay kinabibilangan ng:

• The latest historical update is the beginning of predesign conceptual activities, including education specification comparison and program meetings between all departments.
• Detailed floor maps of all conceptual (currently still in the idea phase) designs can be found in the presentation link below.
• Between November 2026 and June 2027, the Capital Funding Protection Committee seeks to refine programming with departments, complete construction drawings, host community/alumni meetings, and culminate with a request for construction phase funding in June of 2027.

Galugarin ang pagtatanghal.

Explore the 2026-2027 'B' Major Projects Program.

Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved the 2026/2027 'B' Major Projects Program Funding for the Acquisition of Real Properties Located at 5250 S. Virginia Street

Trustees received a presentation and approved the 2026/2027 'B' Major Projects Program for funding for the acquisition of certain real properties located at 5250 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502, and APN 025-372-39, pursuant to the District's Administrative Facility Master Plan, as recommended by the Capital Funding Protection Committee, in the amount of $46,457,220.

Ang mga highlight ng pagtatanghal ay kinabibilangan ng:

• The focus is a single consolidated campus that would allow central office teams to provide rapid assistance to students, schools, and families at a lower long-term cost.
• After 50 evaluations, the current 5250 S. Virginia Street location was prioritized because it is a strong central location and transportation hub, aligned with the city's most prominent bus route.

Galugarin ang pagtatanghal.

Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Real Properties Located at 5250 S. Virginia Street

Trustees received a presentation and approved a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of certain real properties located at 5250 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502, and directed the Superintendent to conduct all necessary due diligence and to close escrow if the properties clear due diligence.

Explore the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

Trustees Received a Presentation and Approved Board Resolution 26-021, a 2026C School Improvement Bond Resolution

Trustees received a presentation and approved Board Resolution 26-021, a 2026C School Improvement Bond Resolution authorizing the Washoe County School District to issue General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Improvement Bonds, Series 2026C, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $164,000,000.

Explore the Board Resolution 26-021.

Student Representative's Report:

Kasama ang mga highlight ng ulat:

• Coordinator and supervisors of the student advisory committee visiting high school and middle schools to learn the school-level goals at each campus visit.
• Planning to work with school police to improve the traffic safety surrounding Wooster High School.

Trustee Reports:

Kasama ang mga highlight ng ulat:

• Multiple trustees participated in the Junior Achievement lunch honoring Len Stevens for his work for the community.
•       Trustee Woodley attended the "Be Well" festival that was hosted by two employees to celebrate physical and mental health for all WCSD employees.
•       A new CCSD school is being named to honor Senator Joyce Woodhouse for her impactful work throughout the state of Nevada.
•       More than $6.5 million raised by community members to keep family resource centers open across WCSD.

Superintendent Report

Kasama ang mga highlight ng ulat:

• Thanking all groups for the conversations and work that surrounded the approval of the multiple AFMP projects at the meeting.
•       Kicking off the second quarter of the school year with professional development activities.
•       Looking forward to upcoming school visits and impact awards.

Pampublikong Komento

Kasama sa mga highlight ng pampublikong komento ang:

• Concern with the amount of screen time occurring in the classroom and the removal of time for physical activity/recess.

The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for October 27th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.