Clark County School District public meetings in 2021
60 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees met on December 9, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included several teaching, learning, and business items. The most significant action was authorizing $2,352,000 for Advanced Placement exam fees for approximately 20,500 students. Other approved items included funding for International Baccalaureate exam fees, a Klein Educational Systems e-learning purchase, and multiple grant applications.
- $2,352,000 for College Board AP exam fees for ~20,500 students
- $170,408 for International Baccalaureate exam fees for 369 students
- $780,000 for Klein Educational Systems e-learning and training equipment
- $800,000 for LETRS literacy professional learning
- $467,550 for cyber liability insurance from Houston Casualty Company
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees and Bond Oversight Committee held a joint work session. The meeting included the approval of the 2015 Capital Improvement Program, Revision 5, and discussion regarding transparency for consent agenda items.
- Approval of 2015 Capital Improvement Program, Revision 5
- Discussion on transparency for consent agenda items and moving staff briefings to public briefings
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees Officers Meeting on November 30, 2021, is largely procedural, including the pledge, agenda adoption, and adjournment. The only substantive item is a discussion and possible action on a professional learning proposal from the Nevada Association of School Boards for board training. Public comment on non-agenda items is also scheduled.
- Discussion and possible action on a professional learning proposal from the Nevada Association of School Boards for board training (Ref. 2.01)
- Adoption of the agenda (approved unanimously)
- Public comment period on non-agenda items (2 minutes per speaker)
- Adjournment (approved unanimously)
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees met to approve various consent agenda items. These included contracts for professional learning services, COVID-19 monitoring, and a memorandum of agreement for student health services.
- $700,000 contract with Carnegie Learning for middle school professional learning
- $2,800,000 contract with emocha Mobile Health, Inc. for COVID-19 monitoring and testing
- $119,960 contract with Crisis Prevention Institute for technical materials and certification
- Agreement with UNLV School of Medicine to provide health services at no cost to the district
- $75,000 memorandum of understanding with Anti-Defamation League of Nevada for anti-bias learning
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees and Audit Advisory Committee will hold a joint special meeting to review the independent auditor's report for fiscal year 2021 and consider accepting the district's responses to audit recommendations. The board will also vote on including the recap of budget appropriation transfers in the official minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Presentation of annual Independent Auditor's Report for FY ended June 30, 2021, by Eide Bailly LLP
- Possible action to accept district responses to auditor recommendations and statements on NRS compliance
- Consent agenda item: authorization to include 2020-2021 Recap of Budget Appropriation Transfers in official minutes
- Public comment periods for non-agenda items (2 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes total)
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on November 4, 2021, to discuss and take action on redistricting maps for trustee election district boundaries. The board approved the redistricting maps with a 6-1 vote, with Trustee Danielle Ford voting no. The meeting also included public comment periods and an announcement of the next regular meeting on November 15, 2021.
- Approved redistricting maps for Board of School Trustees election districts (6-1 vote, Ford no)
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items (2 minutes per speaker, 20-minute cap)
- Upcoming Board meeting announced for Monday, November 15, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
This meeting was canceled. The agenda listed a work session that would have included discussions on the timeline and process for the 2021 summative evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools, along with routine opening, public comment, and adjournment items.
- Discussion on timeline for 2021 Superintendent summative evaluation
- Discussion on Superintendent summative evaluation process
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items
- Upcoming meeting announcement for Nov. 4, 2021
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees met on October 28, 2021, and discussed a possible termination of Superintendent Jesus Jara's employment contract. A motion to table the termination until January 4, 2023, failed, and the board did not take further action on the termination. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple items, including grants, fees, and personnel actions.
- Termination of employment contract with Dr. Jesus Jara (discussion, motion to table failed)
- Grant application for homeless children and youth: $342,417.49 (approved)
- Cognia accreditation fees: $350,000 for five years (approved)
- Early childhood curriculum purchase: $323,462.50 (approved)
- ESSER grant for special education: $11,744,353 (approved)
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Bond Oversight Committee will meet to review and possibly approve the 2015 Capital Improvement Program Revision 5, which outlines construction and renovation projects funded by bond proceeds. The agenda also includes reports on project status, a presentation on diversity and inclusion, and discussion of future agenda items. Public comment periods are scheduled for non-agenda items.
- Approval of 2015 Capital Improvement Program Revision 5 (Ref. 3.05)
- 2015 Capital Improvement Program Summary Status Report (Ref. 3.04)
- Diversity and Inclusion presentation (Ref. 3.08)
- Approval of minutes from September 16, 2021 (Ref. 3.01)
- Discussion of future agenda items including K-8 schools, cost savings, and security (Ref. 3.06)
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly vote on rescinding the election of Trustee Linda P. Cavazos as Board President, an item requested by three trustees under NRS 386.330. The agenda also includes standard procedural information about public comment and meeting conduct.
- Rescission of election of Trustee Linda P. Cavazos as Board President (for possible action)
- Public comment rules: 3 minutes per speaker, 10 minutes for those speaking on 4+ items
- Written comments accepted via email until 3 hours before meeting
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Attendance Zone Advisory Commission is reviewing several school boundary scenarios. The meeting includes presentations on enrollment, capacity, and school 'hot spots' for the 2021-2022 period.
- Evaluation of boundaries for Paul E. Culley, Red Rock, and J. T. McWilliams Elementary Schools
- Evaluation of boundaries for Marshall C. Darnell, Kenneth Divich, and Indian Springs Elementary Schools
- Evaluation of boundaries for Don E. Hayden/Ruby Duncan, Howard E. Heckethorn, and Vincent L. Triggs Elementary Schools
- Evaluation of boundaries for John C. Fremont, Roy W. Martin, and J. D. Smith Middle Schools
- Presentation of the 2021-2022 Enrollment and Capacity Reports
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to vote on consent agenda items, including bond issuances, contracts, and personnel actions. The board approved the consent agenda with a revision to item 3.12, deleting item A, and removed item 3.13 from the agenda.
- Adoption of 2021B Building Bond Resolution authorizing $200,000,000 in General Obligation (Limited Tax) Building Bonds
- Adoption of 2021C Medium-Term Bond Resolution authorizing $35,000,000 in General Obligation (Limited Tax) Various Purpose Medium-Term Bonds
- Approval of purchasing awards totaling $94,597,011.00 (item 3.12, with item A deleted)
- Ratification of purchase orders totaling $2,508,686.31
- Contract with NWEA for professional learning services at approximately $598,000.00
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with an addendum. The main item is a discussion on the trustee redistricting process, including how three current maps were created and whether the timeline for feedback can be expedited to allow additional maps. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering meeting logistics and public comment rules.
- Discussion on trustee redistricting process and three proposed maps (Scenario1, Scenario2, Scenario3)
- Consideration of expediting feedback timeline for additional map submissions
- Public comment rules: 3 minutes per speaker, 10 minutes for 4+ items
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a work session on October 6, 2021, discussing and taking action on several internal governance items. They voted to move future work sessions to 9:00 a.m., approved a rubric for the superintendent's summative evaluation, and discussed potential changes to the public comment policy. The meeting also included public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Motion passed to move work session start time to 9:00 a.m.
- Approved superintendent summative evaluation rubric as presented.
- Discussion on potential changes to public comment policy for Board meetings.
- Public comment periods for non-agenda items (2 minutes per speaker, 20-minute cap).
- Upcoming Board meeting announced for October 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District's Attendance Zone Advisory Commission is holding a special meeting to handle organizational matters. The commission will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and set dates for upcoming meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no rezoning or boundary decisions on the table.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021
- Discussion of operational procedures and Open Meeting Law
- Setting calendar, dates, and times for future meetings
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees' Audit Advisory Committee is meeting to review and possibly approve the district's risk assessment and audit plan for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, along with an update on the Internal Audit Department's work. The agenda also includes routine items like electing a chairperson, approving prior minutes, and public comment periods.
- Review of the 2021-2022 risk assessment of the Clark County School District, including general fund and CIP
- Approval of the proposed 2021-2022 audit plan and rolling audit plan for the Internal Audit Department
- Update on work performed by the Internal Audit Department for the current fiscal year
- Election of a chairperson for the Audit Advisory Committee for 2021-2022
- Approval of minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees and the Nevada State Board of Education will hold a joint meeting to review progress on implementing Assembly Bill 469 from the 2017 Legislative Session. The boards will receive an update from the AB 469 Subcommittee regarding its current progress.
- Information and discussion regarding the implementation of Assembly Bill 469 (2017)
- Update from the AB 469 Subcommittee of the Board
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including approving minutes from June and July, electing officers, and receiving reports on the 2015 Capital Improvement Program and water conservation/turf replacement. The committee will also review future agenda topics and take public comment.
- Approval of minutes from June 17, 2021, and July 29, 2021
- Election of Chair, First Vice Chair, and Second Vice Chair
- Report on 2015 Capital Improvement Program Summary Status and Projects in Progress
- Presentation on water conservation and turf replacement
- Discussion of future agenda items including K-8 schools, CTE programs, and minority contractor outreach
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Sex Education Advisory Committee Recommending Committee will meet to elect a chairperson, approve minutes, and consider applicants for membership in the Sex Education Advisory Committee. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of School Trustees for final approval. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Election of a Chairperson for the Recommending Committee
- Approval of minutes from January 7, 2020
- Consider and recommend applicants for membership in the Sex Education Advisory Committee
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is holding an officers meeting to discuss and potentially act on several internal governance items, including changes to the public comment policy, the timing of future work sessions, board training needs, and the timeline for the superintendent's summative evaluation. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment periods.
- Discussion and possible action on potential changes to the public comment policy for Board meetings (Ref. 3.02)
- Discussion and possible action on the time future work sessions of the Board are held (Ref. 3.03)
- Discussion and possible action on Board training needs for policies GP-4.1 and GP-4.2 (Ref. 3.04)
- Discussion of timeline and structure for the superintendent summative evaluation (Ref. 3.05)
- Approval of minutes from Officers Meetings of January 13, 2021, and January 25, 2021
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees met on September 9, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included contracts, grants, and personnel actions. The board also adopted the revised agenda, deleting item 3.06. All consent items passed with a 6-1 vote, with Trustee Danielle Ford voting no.
- Approved $5,165,000 in purchasing awards (Ref. 3.08)
- Ratified $3,120,061.74 in purchase orders (Ref. 3.09)
- Approved $342,240 construction award for field replacement at J.T. McWilliams Elementary School (Ref. 3.10)
- Approved $79,000 software license for Middlebury Interactive Languages (Ref. 3.02)
- Approved $432,000 Teach Nevada Scholarship Program grant renewal (Ref. 3.07)
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on September 1, 2021, to discuss and vote on a resolution authorizing the superintendent to establish a policy for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of employees. The board approved the resolution with an amendment to work with bargaining units, with one member voting no. The meeting also included public comment periods and an upcoming meeting announcement.
- Approved resolution to authorize superintendent to establish mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees (passed 5-1, with amendment to work with bargaining units)
- Public comment period on agendized action items (Item 2.01)
- Public comment period on non-agenda items (Item 5.01)
- Upcoming board meeting announced for September 9, 2021
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss administrative business. The meeting included discussions on board training, public comment policies, and the scheduling of the Superintendent's evaluation.
- Appointed Anna Binder to the Audit Advisory Committee for a two-year term
- Approved minutes from the July 7, 2021, work session
- Directed Board Officers to discuss future work session start times
- Moved discussion on board ethics and operations training to an Officers Meeting
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 26, 2021, to approve a consent agenda containing 13 items. The board voted to approve various contracts, including professional learning services, exam fees, and a large batch of purchasing awards. All consent items passed with five votes in favor, one abstention, and one trustee absent.
- Approval of $30,740,500.00 in purchasing awards in compliance with NRS 332
- Contract with National Center on Education and the Economy for $1,619,000.00 in school leadership services
- Purchase of College Board exam fees for approximately 49,611 students totaling $646,617.00
- Contract with Project HEAL for $75,000.00 in professional learning services for 190 employees
- Contract with Magnet Schools of America for $56,000.00 in cultural competency training for 135 employees
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees met to discuss an employment agreement for Tod Story as Chief Communications Officer. This item was presented as part of the Consent Agenda for Human Resources.
- Employment Agreement for Tod Story as Chief Communications Officer
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees met to approve several consent agenda items. These included contracts for vocational equipment, school-based dental and telehealth services, and professional development programs funded by federal ESSER II funds.
- Purchase of Caterpillar heavy equipment simulator from Simformotion™ LLC for $75,637.00
- Payment to Cognia for accreditation services for approximately 54 schools in the amount of $62,400.00
- Implementation of ESSER II funds for leadership development in the amount of $230,000.00
- Implementation of ESSER II funds for educator growth via Insight Education Group for approximately $175,000.00
- Addendum to extend dental health services at Ed W. Clark High School and Elaine Wynn Elementary School
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Bond Oversight Committee is meeting for a retreat to review its own bylaws, the Nevada Open Meeting Law, and its liaison structure. The committee will also discuss and potentially recommend changes to district regulations on school facility replacement and design, though any changes require approval by the full Board of School Trustees. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with public comment periods and an adjournment as the only other action items.
- Review of Bond Oversight Committee Bylaws and Rules (Ref. 3.01)
- Review of Nevada Open Meeting Law (Ref. 3.02)
- Discussion and possible action on Regulation 7112 (School Facility Replacement) and Policy 7122 (School Facility Design) (Ref. 3.06)
- Review of eight additional regulations and policies on facility planning, zoning, construction bids, and real property (Ref. 3.07)
- Public comment periods on non-agenda items (2 minutes per speaker)
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including contracts, grants, and policy approvals. The board will vote on the consent agenda as a block unless a trustee requests separate discussion; a motion to pull one item failed. Public comments were accepted in multiple formats.
- Approve minutes from May 17 and May 20, 2021 meetings
- Adopt Pre-K-12 Student Code of Conduct
- Contract with WestEd for English Learner professional development, up to $1,021,500
- Submit Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Reopening Schools Grant, approx. $63,858,000 for COVID testing
- Approve Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Debt Management Policy
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss and take possible action on reappointing audit committee members, reviewing several governance policies, and reconsidering board counsel candidates. The board approved the agenda and reappointments, and voted to reconsider a prior item on board counsel candidates.
- Reappointed Eric Bashaw, Elise Lavonne Lewis, and B. Keith Rogers to the Audit Advisory Committee for a two-year term through June 30, 2023.
- Discussed possible changes to governance policies GP-9 (Meeting Planning) and GP-10 (Construction of the Agenda).
- Reviewed proposed new governance policies on board public communication, report and progress monitoring, report content, report vetting, and report schedule.
- Voted to reconsider the June 10, 2021 item on Board Counsel Candidate applications.
- Reviewed three Board Counsel candidate applications for possible action.
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes several federal grants and contracts for student support, mental health services, and testing. The board also handles public comments and routine minutes approval.
- Title IV, Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant: $10,171,890.81
- Title I, Part A grant application: $108,558,007.00
- Care Solace mental health coordination services: $1,069,220.00
- Honorlock online proctoring licenses: $500,000.00
- HISET exam contract: $160,000.00
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the 2015 Capital Improvement Program status, the assignment of architectural design projects, and the approval of the 2021 Architecture and Engineering Selection list. The committee will also hear reports from staff and liaisons, and receive an update on Senate Bill 450. Public comments are accepted via voice recording, email, or in person.
- Approval of minutes from May 20, 2021
- 2015 Capital Improvement Program Summary Status report
- Assignment of Architectural Design Projects presentation
- Approval of 2021 Architecture and Engineering Selection list
- Senate Bill 450 (SB450) update
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District's Oversight Panel for School Facilities is meeting to review the district's capital improvement program and finances, and to consider authorizing up to $400 million in general obligation bonds. The panel will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.
- Resolution to authorize $400,000,000 in general obligation bonds (Item 3.06)
- Presentation on 2015 Capital Improvement Program status (Item 3.04)
- Financial update presentation (Item 3.05)
- Approval of June 17, 2020 meeting minutes (Item 3.01)
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on May 20, 2021, adopting the agenda and approving the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes and multiple teaching, learning, and business items. The board also heard public comments on non-agenda items. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $64,750 for an Anatomage Table at Ed W. Clark HS
- Approved $224,634.08 for Explore Learning Gizmos Science
- Approved $196,128 contract with WestEd for English learner professional learning
- Approved $1,211,235.20/year for Opportunity Village vocational training
- Approved $414,340 for American Institutes for Research evaluation services
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and take possible action on several items, including approving minutes from April 15, 2021, receiving reports from staff and liaisons, and reviewing the 2015 Capital Improvement Program Summary Status. The committee will also hear a presentation on contractor workforce diversity and discuss future agenda items. Public comments are accepted via voice recording, email, or in person.
- Approval of minutes from April 15, 2021 (Ref. 3.01)
- Report on 2015 Capital Improvement Program Summary Status and projects in progress (Ref. 3.04)
- Presentation and discussion on workforce diversity of contractors and subcontractors on CCSD projects (Ref. 3.05)
- Discussion on future agenda subjects including K-8 program schools, CTE program delivery, minority contractors, and security updates (Ref. 3.06)
- Public comment periods for non-agenda items
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to adopt the 2021-2022 Final Budget. The agenda included a public hearing on the tentative budget, followed by a presentation, discussion, and vote on the final budget. The board approved the budget and authorized filing it as required by Nevada law.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 tentative budget per NRS 354.596
- Adoption of 2021-2022 Final Budget and authorization to file per NRS 354.598
- Motion to approve the final budget passed unanimously (7-0)
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees met to approve various consent agenda items. These included renewing interlocal agreements, authorizing federal grant implementations, and approving professional learning services.
- $785,999.00 for Panorama Education's data platform via ESSER funds
- Contract with National Equity Project not to exceed $69,600.00
- $126,898.00 Title VI Indian Education Program application
- Charter contract amendment for 100 Academy School of Engineering and Technology
- Renewal of agreement for UNLV Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District's School Name Committee will meet to discuss and possibly recommend renaming Helen Anderson Toland Elementary School to Helen Anderson Toland International Academy and Robert O. Gibson Middle School to Robert O. Gibson Leadership Academy. They will also consider naming the gymnasium at Western High School after Dr. Bruce E. Miller and a baseball park at Sierra Vista High School after Austin Chong. The committee will also review the tentative schedule for school development and future naming opportunities.
- Recommend renaming Helen Anderson Toland Elementary School to Helen Anderson Toland International Academy
- Recommend renaming Robert O. Gibson Middle School to Robert O. Gibson Leadership Academy
- Recommend naming Western High School gymnasium as Dr. Bruce E. Miller Gymnasium
- Recommend naming Sierra Vista High School baseball park as Austin Chong Ballpark at Lion Field
- Review of Tentative Schedule of School Development 2015 Capital Improvement Program
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss and possibly act on three items: approving minutes from a December 2020 special meeting, reviewing applications for Board Counsel, and considering community input from April 2021 forums on the Anti-Racism Policy (Policy 5138). The agenda also includes public comment periods and an upcoming meeting announcement.
- Approval of minutes from the December 15, 2020 special meeting
- Review of three Board Counsel candidate applications
- Presentation and discussion on community input for Anti-Racism Policy 5138
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
- Upcoming Board meeting on May 13, 2021
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes grant applications, a contract for a college-readiness program, and personnel actions. The board voted to adopt the agenda with the deletion of items 3.04 and 3.09, and then approved the remaining consent items in a single motion.
- Approval of minutes from March 1 and February 25, 2021 meetings
- Amended Title I School Improvement grant for Dr. William H. 'Bob' Bailey Middle School ($270,589.07)
- Amended Title I School Improvement grant for Eldorado High School ($228,854.69)
- Contract with Advancement Via Individual Determination Center for college-readiness system ($114,294.00)
- Ratification of warrants and budget appropriation transfers
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with an addendum. The board will discuss and take possible action to acknowledge the Attorney General's finding that it violated Nevada open meeting law by not allowing contemporaneous public comments during virtual meetings. The board voted to approve the acknowledgment.
- Acknowledgment of Attorney General finding of violation of NRS 241.020(3)(d)(3) for virtual meetings
- Public comments accepted via voice recording, email, or in person
- Meeting held in compliance with COVID Directive 037, limiting attendance to 100 people
- Board members listed: President Linda P. Cavazos, Vice President Irene A. Cepeda, Clerk Evelyn Garcia Morales, Members Lola Brooks, Danielle Ford, Lisa Guzmán, Katie Williams
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to review the 2015 Capital Improvement Program status, discuss the change order process, and hear reports from staff and liaison representatives. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the March 18, 2021 meeting and plan future agenda items. Public comments are accepted via voice recording, email, or in person.
- Approval of minutes from March 18, 2021
- Report on 2015 Capital Improvement Program Summary Status
- Presentation on comprehensive review of change order process
- Discussion on future agenda items including K-8 schools, CTE programs, minority contractors, and security updates
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on April 8, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included contracts, purchases, and grants. Key actions included authorizing over $16.6 million in purchasing awards, a $5.7 million grant for Chromebooks and iPads, and a $1.8 million purchase order ratification. The board also approved a contract for gym bleacher replacement at Walter Johnson Junior High School and an interlocal agreement for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Approved purchasing awards totaling $16,633,977.15
- Authorized $5,700,745.46 GEER grant for Chromebooks, iPads, and multimedia kits
- Ratified purchase orders totaling $1,847,707.54
- Awarded $158,880.20 contract to replace gym bleachers at Walter Johnson Junior High School
- Approved $45,000 interlocal contract for vocational rehabilitation services for visually impaired students
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is holding a retreat to discuss and possibly recommend changes to several governance policies, including meeting planning, agenda construction, and board-superintendent evaluation. They will also review proposed policies on board public communication, report content, vetting, and schedule. Any changes recommended will not take effect until adopted at a regular board meeting.
- Review of GP-9: Meeting Planning and GP-10: Construction of the Agenda
- Review of B/SE-1: Board and Superintendent Evaluation Methodology
- Review of B/SL-2: Unity of Control
- Discussion of proposed Board Public Communication policy
- Discussion of public comment procedures at virtual and in-person meetings
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2.4 million contract for Teaching Channel Plus, a $3.45 million grant for social workers, and other routine items. The board will also hear public comments and approve meeting minutes.
- Professional services and 3-year subscription to Teaching Channel Plus for all educators, not to exceed $2,429,399.70
- Additional $3,451,747.57 in grant funding for Social Workers in Schools, total $17,193,033.37
- Addendum to Eye Care 4 Kids agreement to extend vision services to siblings under 18
- Increase professional services agreement with Best of the West Safety for respiratory protection training, up to $150,000
- Ratification of purchase orders totaling $2,151,531.32
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on March 11, 2021, at Las Vegas Academy. The board voted to adopt the agenda, deleting items 3.17, 3.18, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, and 5.15, and then approved the consent agenda as a single motion. The consent agenda included routine items such as minutes, grants, contracts, and personnel actions.
- Approved consent agenda, deleting items 3.17, 3.18, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15
- Authorized STEM Network Grant application up to $7,114 for J. Marlan Walker International School
- Approved tuition agreement with Baker Valley Unified School District for non-resident students
- Ratified purchase orders totaling $1,391,562.76
- Approved contract with Computer Associates Technologies, Inc. for software maintenance, approx. $270,000 over three years
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will hold a work session via teleconference to discuss and take possible action on soliciting proposals from law firms for general counsel services, and to discuss options for monitoring the District's progress on racial equity and anti-racist policies. The board will also hear a presentation on the partnership with the Public Education Foundation. Public comments were accepted in advance.
- Discussion and possible action on soliciting law firm proposals for general counsel services (RFP for hourly and static retainer rates)
- Discussion on options to regularly monitor and report on racial equity/anti-racist policies for all students and staff
- Presentation and discussion on the partnership between the Public Education Foundation and CCSD
- Public comment period on agenda and non-agenda items
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees and the Attendance Zone Advisory Commission met jointly to discuss and vote on three school zoning changes for the 2021-2022 school year. All three rezoning items were approved unanimously. The meeting also included public comment periods and an announcement of an upcoming board meeting.
- Approved reassigning K-5 students from Billy and Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary to Linda Rankin Givens and William Lummis Elementary.
- Approved reassigning K-5 students from Lorna J. Kesterson, Neil C. Twitchell, and John C. Vanderburg Elementary to Hannah Marie Brown Elementary.
- Approved reassigning grades 6-8 students from Wilbur and Theresa Faiss and Lois and Jerry Tarkanian Middle Schools to Barry and June Gunderson Middle School.
- Public comments accepted by 2:30 p.m. via voice recording, email, or in person; attendance limited to 100 due to COVID-19.
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees met on February 25, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included purchasing Advanced Placement exam fees for 20,500 students at $2,352,000, International Baccalaureate exam fees for 312 students at $170,408, and Freckle digital licenses for grades K-5 at approximately $3,000,000. The board also ratified warrants, purchase orders, and budget transfers, and granted an easement to the Las Vegas Valley Water District at Harley Harmon Elementary School. The meeting was held under COVID-19 restrictions limiting public attendance to 100 individuals.
- Approved $2,352,000 for College Board AP exam fees for 20,500 students
- Approved $170,408 for International Baccalaureate exam fees for 312 students
- Approved $3,000,000 contract with Renaissance Learning for Freckle licenses
- Approved purchasing awards totaling $49,230,000
- Granted perpetual easement to Las Vegas Valley Water District at Harley Harmon Elementary School
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees' Audit Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss and possibly act on several audit-related items. These include approving minutes, receiving updates on the internal audit department and Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements, and reviewing the engagement of external auditor Eide Bailly LLP for fiscal year 2021. The committee will also review the district's internal control environment. Public comments are accepted by voice recording or email before the meeting.
- Approval of minutes from September 30, 2020 meeting
- Update on CCSD Internal Audit Department work and status
- Review of external auditor Eide Bailly LLP engagement for FY ending June 30, 2021
- Review of internal control environment and audit partner rotation
- Update on Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Bond Oversight Committee is meeting via teleconference to review the status of the 2015 Capital Improvement Program, including projects in progress. The committee will also hear reports from staff and liaisons, discuss future agenda topics, and consider approving minutes from the January 21, 2021 meeting. Public comments are accepted by phone or email before the meeting.
- Discussion and possible action on minutes from January 21, 2021
- Report on 2015 Capital Improvement Program Summary Status
- Presentation on 2015 Capital Improvement Program Projects in Progress
- Discussion of future agenda items including K-8 schools, CTE programs, minority contractors, workforce diversity, and facility condition index
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is meeting via teleconference to consider consent agenda items, including contracts for COVID-19 testing and early childhood curriculum. The board will also vote on routine approvals such as warrants, personnel employment, and purchasing awards. Public comments were accepted by email or voice recording before the meeting.
- Contract with emocha Mobile Health, Inc. for COVID-19 symptom screening and testing management, approx. $1,300,000, funded by ESSER grant
- Contract with Fulgent Genetics for randomized, mandatory COVID-19 testing for all employees, approx. $2,000,000, funded by ESSER grant
- Purchase of 61 sets of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool from Teaching Strategies, approx. $212,280, funded by IDEA and Nevada Ready! grants
- Purchasing awards totaling $4,780,000 and purchase orders totaling $1,222,325.96
- Memorandum of Agreement with Square Panda, Inc. for K-2 literacy, no general fund impact
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss and possibly act on several items, including soliciting law firm applications for general counsel services and giving notice to the Superintendent that his employment contract will not be automatically renewed. The board will also review and suggest changes to several governance policies, including GP-9 (Meeting Planning), GP-10 (Construction of the Agenda), B/SL-2 (Unity of Control), and B/SE-1 (Board and Superintendent Evaluation Methodology). Public comments were accepted in advance via voice recording or email.
- Discussion and possible action on soliciting law firm applications for general counsel services
- Discussion and possible action to give notice to the Superintendent that his contract will not be automatically renewed
- Review of governance policies GP-9, GP-10, B/SL-2, and B/SE-1 for suggested changes
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a work session via teleconference. The board voted to give notice to the Superintendent that his employment contract will not be automatically renewed, and directed Board Counsel to provide the notice. The board also discussed soliciting applications from law firms for general counsel services and reviewed several governance policies for potential future changes.
- Vote to not renew Superintendent Jesus F. Jara's employment contract (motion passed unanimously)
- Discussion and possible action on soliciting law firm applications for general counsel services
- Review of governance policies GP-9, GP-10, B/SL-2, and B/SE-1 for potential modifications
- Public comments accepted via voice recording or email by 2:00 p.m. on February 2, 2021
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a regular teleconference meeting on January 28, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included financial warrants, budget transfers, personnel employment and dismissals, purchasing awards, and a contract for portable classrooms. The board also approved a grant for a drug prevention program and dual credit coursework, and discussed student expulsions.
- Approved purchasing awards totaling $5,123,379.00
- Approved purchase orders totaling $803,118.95
- Awarded contract for portable campus at East St. Louis and Atlantic Swing Campus
- Approved $120,000 PACT grant for Leader in Me program at two elementary schools
- Approved architectural design services for HVAC and roof replacement at Walter Johnson Junior High School
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District's Sex Education Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference to consider approving 12 supplemental sex education materials for grades 5 and up, including puberty booklets, videos, and curricula. The committee will also vote on adopting the agenda and approving minutes from a 2019 meeting. Public comments can be submitted by email until 2:30 p.m. on the meeting day.
- Approve Procter & Gamble puberty booklets for Grade 5 boys and girls (items #1320/1320S and #1321/1321S)
- Approve Discovery Channel video 'The Body Story-Teen Dreams - Episode 4' (item #1322)
- Approve Cengage Learning textbook 'Body Structures/Functions, 13th Edition' (item #1323)
- Approve BrainPOP videos on Body Systems, Reproductive System, and Pregnancy/Fetal Development (items #1324-1326)
- Approve Advocates for Youth curricula on anatomy, relationships, STDs, and boundaries (items #1327-1331)
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District's Attendance Zone Advisory Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss and possibly act on attendance boundary recommendations. The agenda includes establishing boundaries for two new schools opening in 2021 and adjusting boundaries for several existing elementary schools, with consideration of public comments submitted by email. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports.
- Establish attendance boundary for new Hannah Marie Brown Elementary School (Chapata Drive and Casady Hollow Avenue)
- Adjust attendance boundaries for Linda Rankin Givens, William Lummis, and Billy and Rosemary Vassiliadis Elementary Schools
- Establish attendance boundary for new Barry and June Gunderson Middle School (Mountains Edge Parkway and Buffalo Drive)
- Approval of minutes from December 1, 2020
- Public comment period on agenda and non-agenda items
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting via teleconference on January 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, charter school contract amendments, grant applications, and various purchases. Public comment is accepted by email until 2:00 p.m. that day.
- Approve minutes from meetings on Oct 22, Nov 4, Nov 12, Nov 16, and Nov 19, 2020
- Amend charter school name to 100 Academy School of Engineering and Technology
- Purchase computer-aided drafting software from AZTECH for $70,000
- Accept $400,000 grant for computer science education
- Ratify purchase orders totaling $2,279,135 and approve purchasing awards totaling $8,206,692
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a work session via teleconference, adopting the agenda and approving a motion to schedule officer meetings on a quarterly basis, with additional meetings as needed. The board also discussed plans for trustee involvement in the 2021 Nevada Legislature session and community engagement activities, including Facebook Live and town halls. The meeting was held remotely under Nevada's COVID-19 emergency directive, with public comment accepted by email.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (motion passed 3-0)
- Approved scheduling officer meetings quarterly, with additional meetings as needed (motion passed 3-0)
- Discussed trustee advocacy plan for the 81st (2021) Nevada Legislature session
- Discussed Trustee Parent Advisory Committee meetings and community engagement, including Facebook Live and town halls
- Announced next Board of Trustees meeting for January 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a teleconference work session on January 6, 2021. The board adopted the agenda, elected officers for the positions of President, Vice President, and Clerk, and accepted public comments. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive policy or budget items on the agenda.
- Adoption of the agenda (motion passed unanimously)
- Election of the Office of the President
- Election of the Office of the Vice President
- Election of the Office of the Clerk
- Public comment period on non-agenda items
CCSD Board of Trustees - Imported 2007- 2026
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees held a teleconference-only work session on January 4, 2021. The agenda included adopting the agenda, a public comment period, and administering the oath of office to three newly elected trustees. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive policy or budget items on the agenda.
- Oath of office administered to Lisa Guzmán (District A), Katie Williams (District B), and Evelyn Garcia Morales (District C)
- Public comment accepted via email until 2:30 p.m. on meeting day
- Meeting held via teleconference only due to Nevada Emergency Directive 006
- Agenda adopted by vote (4 yes, 3 not present)