Legal/General Counsel
Welcome to the Office of the General Counsel
Mission Statement
The Office of the General Counsel provides ethical, expert legal support to advance the Washoe County School District’s (District) mission. We conduct thorough and impartial investigations, ensure compliance with civil rights laws, and guide strategic decisions that promote accountability and student success.
Strategy Statement
The Office of the General Counsel utilizes a collaborative approach with open lines of communication to provide legal tools, as well as skilled and strategic guidance and advocacy to improve District operations for the benefit of all stakeholders. Our team provides specialized expertise in administrative investigations and civil rights compliance, ensuring fair, thorough, and timely responses to concerns while adhering to legal standards across the District.
Practice Areas
The Office of the General Counsel represents and counsels its clients on a variety of practice areas such as:
- Civil Rights Compliance
- Labor and Employment Issues
- Administrative Investigations
- Constitutional Issues
- School Board Operations
- Open Meeting Law Compliance
- Nevada Public Records Act
- Nevada Ethics in Government Act
- Superintendent Legal and Fiduciary Duties
- Student Rights Issues
- Student Records Compliance
- Student Privacy Laws
- Student Health Services
- Educational Operations Issues
- Special Education
- Academics
- Athletics and Student Activities
- 21st Century Learning
- Litigation Management and Tort Claims
- Facilities Management and Capital Projects
- Contracting and Procurement
- District and School Operations
- Policy and Procedure Development and Compliance
- Legislative Analysis
- Risk Management (Risk and Loss Prevention)
- District Safety and Security
Contact Us
Breanne Read
Advanced Certified Paralegal
Office - (775) 348-0300
Fax - (775) 333-6010