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Review of December 12, 2023 Board Meeting

WCSD Board News

 

At This Week's Board of Trustees Meeting...


During the meeting, the Board of Trustees: 

  • Approved the recommendation of the Capital Funding Protection Committee to approve the final Facility Modernization Plan and directed the Superintendent to initiate implementation.  
  • Heard a presentation on the implementation of the reduction of current bus transportation walk zones.
  • Appointed Dr. Kristen McNeill, Interim Superintendent for the Washoe County School District, to start December 13, 2023.
  • Entered into the proposed employment agreement for Interim Superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill, including the start date of December 13, 2023.
  • Approved the oversight of the onboarding process and transition plan for Interim Superintendent McNeill to President Smith and directed Superintendent Enfield to create an onboarding process and transition plan for Interim Superintendent McNeill to ensure the promises, goals, targets and pillars of the strategic plan.
  • Heard a presentation on the winners of the 13th Annual Holiday Card Contest.

To view the agenda and meeting packet from the December 12, 2023 meeting click here. To watch video of the meeting use this YouTube link.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on January 9, 2024. Meeting details will be provided on the district website.   

Community participants who are unable to attend the upcoming Board meeting in person and would like to submit comments for the Board meeting are encouraged to do so online. Comments may be emailed before and during the meeting to publiccomments@washoeschools.net and will be entered into the meeting’s official record. Trustees will review the submissions during the meeting. Emailed comments will not be read aloud during the meeting and may not receive a response. Public comments that have been submitted will be posted online. This information is being updated regularly.  
 

 

 



Upcoming Events



Public Comments for January 9, 2024 Board Meeting: The Board of Trustees is providing the opportunity for all of our families, students, staff and community members who are unable to attend the board meeting to give us your feedback and comments. You may submit your comments before or during the meeting at: publiccomments@washoeschools.net. Emailed comments will not be read aloud during the meeting. Also, public comments will not receive a response. Please accept our gratitude for your support and valued feedback.


Committee Recruitment: Are you passionate about making a difference in our district? We are looking for community members to serve on one of the Committees of the Board of Trustees. These impactful opportunities are geared for individuals in search of a role to volunteer their time and talents to the continued success of our students' schools. To learn more about committees with open positions, along with requirements and the application process, please visit our website.  The application period for committees with on-going vacancies will remain open until the seat(s) has been filled.


Committee Meetings: To learn about WCSD committee meetings and to participate, please see information posted on the district's main calendar.


Group Insurance Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 20 at 4 p.m


Council on Family Resource Centers will meet on Wednesday, January 17 at 6 p.m.


Zoning Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m.


Group Insurance Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 24 at 4 p.m