Board Services Department

  • MISSION

    The Board Services Department supports the work of the Board of Trustees and Superintendent related to the governance of the Washoe County School District.  This includes coordination of meetings of the Board of Trustees, constituent services and community engagement, and the creation, revision, retention and maintenance of meeting materials, Board policies, and other governing documents of the District.

    MAJOR FUNCTION

    Board Support Services was established to meet the demands and needs on a Trustee's time.  The department works directly with Trustees on all policies and Strategic Plan initiatives related to the Board of Trustees.  Staff assists Trustees in developing and attending school and community events; as well as working closely with schools, parent groups, and community organizations interested in meeting with individual Trustees or a group of Trustees.  Additionally, the department works closely with other members of the Washoe County School District staff to respond to questions and concerns from constituents.

    CONTACT

       Board Services Department
       P.O. Box 30425
       Reno, NV 89520-3425

    For questions regarding Board Services and meetings of the Board of Trustees, contact:   
        Jennifer (JJ) Batchelder, Director of Board Services
        Phone: 775-789-4612
        JBatchelder@washoeschools.net
         
    For questions regarding the community engagement of the Board of Trustees, contact:
        Jennifer Caldwell, BOT Community Engagement Coordinator
        Phone: 775-348-0250 
     
    For general questions regarding the Board of Trustees, contact:
        Nicole (Nikki) Gubbels, Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees
        Phone: 775-348-0271