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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, January 14, 2025
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?
Trustees Voted on the 2025 Officers
Trustees voted Beth Smith to be Board President for 2025; Adam Mayberry to be Board Vice President for 2025; and Alex Woodley to be Board Clerk for 2025.
Administradores Aprobado la Agenda de Consentimiento
Los puntos destacados del orden del día son:
- Approval to appoint Danielle Vaillancourt to the Student Attendance Advisory Council
- Adoption of District Board Resolution 25-001 to augment the fiscal year 2024-25 budget
- Varias instalaciones
Explore el orden del día consensuado aquí.
Trustees Conducted a Public Hearing on and Approved the Proposed Change of Location and Use for Stead Elementary School
Trustees approved a proposed change of location and change of use for Stead Elementary School, from 10580 Stead Blvd. to 926 Cloudburst Dr. The school will be located within a community, rather than on Stead Blvd., for student safety. The old building would be repurposed, once vacant, for district or community partner use. Staff and families of Stead Elementary received notice, per regulation protocols.
Explore the site map and Administrative Regulation 7087 – School Closures.
Trustees Received a Presentation on Safety and Belonging in School Environments
Trustees received a presentation on safety and belonging, as it is part of the District's strategic plan goals.
Relating to school facilities: single point of entry was implemented in Sparks, Damonte Ranch, and McQueen High Schools in 2024-25, with additional upgrades planned for 2025-26. Over 30 elementary and middle schools received security film in 2024-25. The Facility Modernization Plan has several schools slated for security upgrades through its five-year plan, and through the District's Capital Renewal Program, several improvements and partnerships are fostered to improve safety and belonging.
Relating to the Centegix system: The system allows for instant alerts and real-time notifications, and benefits for schools include improved response time, comprehensive safety, and increased awareness. The first full semester of district-wide utilization took place August-December 2024, with 154+ drills conducted and 28 incidents.
Relating to school police: 75 sites have received a total of 450 radios since the start of the 2024-25 school year, and by the end of the school year, all XG emergency radios will be converted to XL radios. The "Raptor" visitor management system has also been implemented.
The Safe & Healthy Schools Commission has made recommendations relating to e-cigarettes and vaping, mental health professionals, and acknowledgment of the "Phone Away, Learn Today" pilot. Additional school supports include expanding extracurricular activities and athletics and strengthening volunteer services.
Explore la presentación.
Trustees Announced the Winners of the "Phone Away and Learn Today" Public Service Announcement
Trustees celebrated the winners of the "Phone Away, Learn Today" public service announcement contest:
- Isabella Bascunan Fernandez, Incline Middle School
- Gavin Cates, Jack Egan, Arek Engelke, Sonia Gustavson, and Gio Whittey, AACT
- Madeline Fisher, Wooster High School
- Sophia Anderson, Spanish Springs High School
- Liepa Etchegoyhen, Colin Pilcher, Bebe Slater, and Sophia Valdez, Reno High School
Explore la presentación.
Student Representative Report
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Attending an opioid summit with other students
- Student Voice meeting this week
Trustee Report
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Attending several school and district events, athletic games, and extracurricular activities, including the We the People competition
- Attending Nevada Association of School Boards training
- Welcome to the new members of the Washoe County School Board of Trustees
Superintendent's Report
Entre los aspectos más destacados del informe figuran:
- Recognition of Trustees on appointments and elections in serving the district and the community
- Congratulations to the officers of the Washoe County Board of Trustees
- Recognizing School Board Appreciation Month
- Leadership and collaboration between District staff and Board members
- Recognizing District staff
- Recognizing Hug High School culinary students
Comentarios del público
- New prom closet program available to District students
- The impact of social media and screen time on students
The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for January 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
