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, May 14, 2025
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees Meeting
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What happened at this meeting?
Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda
Consent agenda highlights include:
- Renewal of CrowdStrike anti-malware protection for 75,000 devices across the Washoe School District
- Renewal of the Distance Education Program
- Approval of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grant Application, which will provide $130k for the 2025-26 school year to support homeless children and youth.
- Several facilities items
Explore the consent agenda here.
Trustees Honored May 2025 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the Washoe County School District
Trustees presented a proclamation honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month during May 2025 in the Washoe County School District.
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Trustees Honored May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the Washoe County School District
Trustees presented a proclamation honoring Mental Health Awareness Month during May 2025 in the Washoe County School District.
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Trustees Received a Presentation on a Safety Toolkit and Approved Goals from the Safe and Healthy Schools Commission regarding Substance Use Prevention
Trustees received an update on efforts to promote safety and regulatory practices, including policies and training, throughout the district. Highlights of the presentation included:
- Reviewed highlights of the Safe & Healthy Schools commission for the 2023-24 school year, including presentation of a vape detection vendor, substance abuse prevention recommendations, and the FSP Family Toolkit
- Presented potential goals for the 2025-26 school year, focusing on training, development, and informational media to reach parents and guardians
- In preparation for 2025-26, training Astro (K9 Unit) to detect the scent of illegal narcotics on campuses in addition to his training in detecting illegal guns
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Trustees Approved Staff Recommendations for the District’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
Highlights of the presentation included:
- Additional options to reduce the budget deficit, including compensation adjustments and internal audit staffing
- Additional staff recommendations regarding budget requests related to field maintenance and central office organizational assessments
- A recommendation to reduce walk zones for high school students to improve transportation accessibility
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Trustees Approved Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 7105 (Schools Capacity Management and Attendance Zones)
Trustees provided preliminary approval of the revised Board Policy 7105 requiring enrollment boundary change recommendations from the Zoning Advisory Committee and initiating a 13-day public review and comment period.
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Student Representative Report
Report highlights included:
- Reporting some issues surrounding the student voice bill and movement with a future petition
- Voting on a new president for the upcoming school year
Trustees Report
Report highlights included:
- Various events and activities
- Trustee Nicolet attended the volunteer recognition luncheon
- Multiple trustees attended several JROTC celebratory events
Superintendent’s Report
The Superintendent yielded his report due to the length of public comment.
Public Comment
- Several members of the public from Stead Elementary expressed concern regarding re-applying for staff positions with the opening of the new campus.
- Members of the Washoe Education Association discussing interest in fostering a stronger connection with the Washoe School Board and District
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
