Nevada Ed-Watch: Washoe County School District 9/9/25

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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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Pagpupulong ng Lupon ng mga Tagapangasiwa ng Washoe County School District

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Ano ang nangyari sa pagpupulong na ito?

Inaprubahan ng mga Katiwala ang Agenda ng Pahintulot

Kasama sa mga highlight ng agenda ng pahintulot ang:

• Acceptance of the Budget Transfer Report for July
• Maraming mga item sa pasilidad
• Approval of grant applications to the Nevada Department of Agriculture
• Approval of STEM classroom devices
• Approval of agreement with PBS Reno for Curiosity Classroom workshops

Galugarin ang agenda ng pahintulot dito.

Trustees Heard a Presentation on Chronic Absenteeism During the 2024-25 School Year, Washoe County School District Attendance Campaign, and a Proclamation Recognizing Attendance Awareness Month  

Ang mga highlight ng pagtatanghal ay kinabibilangan ng:

• Most chronic absenteeism came from students who were within walking distance (walking zone) of the school, which inspired the new "Walking School Bus" program to mitigate this issue.
• Using language that is not "truancy" or punitive actions is essential, as it aids in reducing chronic absenteeism rates.
• School-based efforts that worked the most successfully were focused on attendance on a daily basis.

Explore the presentation and the proclamation.

Trustees Heard a Presentation on District Programs and Supports Provided to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Recognized Deaf Awareness Month at the District

Ang mga highlight ng pagtatanghal ay kinabibilangan ng:

• Sharing stories and experiences of navigating the education system and the necessary supports from Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Demonstrating support not just for students but also for staff members who identify as Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Focusing on improving individualized language access through ASL (English bilingual supports), auditory-oral strategies, and total communication (aligned to each student's IEP/504).

Explore the presentation and the proclamation.

Trustees Preliminarily Approved the Amendment of Board Policy 4500 – District Employee Speech, and Initiated the 13-Day Public Review and Comment Period

Trustees gave preliminary approval to the amendment of Board Policy 4500 – District Employee Speech. This initiates the 13-day public review and comment period. Changes include:

• Defining "Private Capacity", which refers to speech as a private citizen versus speech not part of the performance of an official duty
• Adoption of policies aligned with the U.S. & Nevada Constitution rather than the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Amendments to clarify protected and unprotected speech, and to move the reporting process to Administrative Regulations.

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Student Representative's Report

Kasama ang mga highlight ng ulat:

• On August 27^th, the student voice committee held a retreat to discuss current issues, including restroom safety.

Trustees Report

Kasama ang mga highlight ng ulat:

• Trustees Nicolet and Westlake attended National Board Training for school board members.
• Trustee Mayberry attended the Milk and Honey Jewish Cultural Event, thanking the WCSD recruiters for their attendance.
• Several trustees attended the Mariposa Language and Learning Academy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Superintendent's Report

Kasama ang mga highlight ng ulat:

• Shared the promotional video for the Teaching and Training program, which enables students to gain firsthand experience as educators in a pre-school setting.
• Appreciation for the presenters earlier in the meeting who demonstrated the ability to overcome adversities in the education system.

Pampublikong Komento

Public comments included:

• Indivisible Northern Nevada presented the focus of their organization, regarding accountability in public servants, and their appreciation for the WCSD school board.
• A potential WCSD educator is expressing concern about the honoring of international teaching licenses transferring to the WCSD.

The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.