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Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe
¿Qué es la Junta Directiva y de qué es responsable? La Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe es el órgano decisorio elegido públicamente para el distrito escolar. Son responsables de supervisar al Superintendente y de establecer la política del Distrito. Los administradores son responsables de trabajar con sus comunidades para mejorar el rendimiento de los estudiantes.
Haga clic aquí para obtener más información y consultar la lista de administradores actuales.
¿Con qué frecuencia se reúne el Consejo de Administración? Los administradores se reúnen dos veces al mes (segundo y cuarto martes) a las 14.00 horas, tanto virtualmente como en la sala de juntas del edificio de la Administración Central, 425 E.9th St., Reno, NV 89512.
Haga clic aquí para consultar la lista completa de reuniones de los Administradores.
¿Pueden los miembros de la comunidad participar en las reuniones de los administradores? Los órganos decisorios se benefician enormemente de las aportaciones del público y de sus múltiples puntos de vista. En la actualidad, el público puede enviar comentarios sobre los puntos del orden del día y los que no lo están a través del correo electrónico o de una grabación de voz. Los comentarios del público pueden hacerse en persona o por correo electrónico. Los comentarios por correo electrónico deben enviarse a publiccomments@washoeschools.net.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Reunión de la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe
Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda de la reunión.
Vea la reproducción de la reunión.
¿Qué ocurrió en esta reunión?
Administradores Aprobado la Agenda de Consentimiento
Los puntos destacados del orden del día son:
- Grant application to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to fund the Family Resource Center’s parent education programs, public awareness campaign, and crisis intervention services
- Renewal of agreement with Infinite Campus
- Grant application to the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation for the personalized learning program at Incline High School
- Several re-appointments to boards, councils, and committees
- Varias instalaciones
Explore el orden del día consensuado aquí.
Trustees Conducted a Public Hearing on and Approved the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
Staff presented on the final budget, which must be sent to the Department of Taxation by June 8. Changes since the approval of the tentative budget include a decreased to an assumed rate increase for health insurance, a decrease to revenue for special education, the cost of Gerlach housing, providing for one month of universal free meals to ease the transition to paid meals for the 2024-25 school year, and a slight change to budgeted debt service.
Highlights from the budget include additional supports for high-needs schools, supports for academic achievement, expanded Pre-K opportunities, supporting student engagement, and new positions added.
Personnel investments include cost-of-living adjustments; continuation of SB 231 salary matches; step increases, continuation of cash-out of vacation leave, and longevity pay; and a 2.57% health insurance rate increase.
Capital investments include facility modernization of several campuses, including Stead Elementary School, Loder Elementary School, Palmer Elementary School, Mathews Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School, Debbie Smith CTE High School, and Vaughn Middle School; $50 million in capital renewal projects; and funding for the IT device refresh program.
Explore the budget presentation.
Trustees Proclaimed May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the District
Trustees proclaimed May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month for the District, encouraging all members of the community to support the mental health needs of youth and staff.
Explore la presentación.
Trustees Heard an Update from the Nevada Association of School Boards
Trustees received an update from Nevada Association of School Boards on the organization and asked for feedback regarding how they can effectively serve school boards in Nevada. Trustees mentioned additional training opportunities in more diverse geographies, legislative advocacy efforts, and priorities ahead of the 2025 legislative session. NASB identified several priorities, including funding, infrastructure, safety, school board composition, and free and reduced meal programs.
Trustees discussed national policy priorities and alignment with District needs, as well as affecting change on a national level and its impact on Nevada policies.
Review supplemental material provided by Trustee Church.
Trustees Heard Updates from Community Partner Organizations
Staff highlighted several partnerships with community organizations:
- Children’s Cabinet – Providing suicide prevention and SOS screening services since 2018-19
- Communities in Schools of Western Nevada – Providing an integrated students support model that includes focusing on attendance, student performance, behavior, and social-emotional learning, now offered at 15+ schools
- Dean’s Future Scholars – Empowering students who are first-generation to graduate high school and achieve higher education with programs beginning in sixth grade
Explore la presentación.
Trustees Received a Presentation to Introduce the New Logo and Mascot for the Cold Springs Early Childhood Center
Cold Springs Early Childhood Center will open in August 2024 and will have nine classrooms to accommodate up to 100 three and four-year olds. The logo and mascot were debuted at the meeting, staying in the same color palette and imagery as Cold Springs Middle School. The mascot will be the Cold Springs Cubs.
Revisa la presentación.
Trustees Received a Presentation to Introduce the New Logo and Mascot for Debbie Smith Career and Technical Education Academy High School
In January 2024, a committee formed to guide the logo and mascot selection process. A survey on four mascot options was sent to the committee, as well as students and families scheduled to attend the school in August 2025. The winning mascot was the Mavericks.
In April and May, ten logo concepts were created, with the stakeholder group reviewing and revising the concepts. The stakeholder group selected the final logo.
Revisa la presentación.
Trustees Entered into a Written Employment Agreement Between WCSD and Joseph Ernst
Trustees approved entering into a written employment agreement between the District and new Superintendent Joseph Ernst, to begin July 8, 2024.
Review the employment agreement.
Informe del representante de los estudiantes
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Recapping the Student Voice conference held on May 17, noting the productive and collaborative discussion regarding student issues and supporting chapters at different schools
- Gratitude to Trustees during her tenure as Student Representative
Informes de los administradores
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Attending various school events and activities
- Family recognition and celebrations
- Looking forward to graduation events
- Reminder about the primary election and early voting
- Student success stories
- Planning for governance training
- Goal setting and contract negotiations for the new Superintendent
Informe del Superintendente interino
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Attending the EDAWN board meeting
- Attending the Student Voice conference
- Participating in various staff and student development activities and events
Comentarios del público
- Public records requests
- Concerns regarding student data
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for June 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
