2024 Board Archive
Annual reorganization of the Board; adoption of Board Resolution proclaiming January 9, 2024 Law Enforcement Recognition Day; presentation from The Discovery Museum; presentation on iReady usage; presentation on implementation of Centigex Crisis Alert System; and approval of the official job description of Superintendent of Schools
Determination of superintendent search firm
FY25 Budget Process; Quality of Education, Goal 1 presentation; and preliminary approval to revisions to Board Policy 9065
Superintendent Search
Adoption of Board Resolution 24-003, A Resolution recognizing Black History Month; superintendent search update; and approval of construction and design phase funding allocations for various projects
Adoption of Board Resolution 24-006, A Resolution recognizing Public Schools Week; direction provided on the FY25 Budget Process; various actions taken related to activities and meetings for the superintendent search; and Quality of Education, Goal 5 presentation
Approval of budget request of $500,000 to the Office of the General Counsel; affirmation of independent discretion of Internal Auditor and Interim Superintendent; superintendent search update; and FY25 budget update
Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Tentative Budget; update on superintendent search; and Quality of Education presentation on Goal 3, Safety & Belonging
Proclamation for National Public School Volunteer Week; approval of the renaming of the Damonte Ranch High School baseball fields; presentation on allocation process; update on Superintendent Search Process; approval of high school English Language Arts instructional materials; and approval of 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Superintendent Finalist Interviews
Proclamation honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month; approval of GMP 1 for E. Otis Vaughn Middle School Replacement Project; and selection of Mr. Joe Ernst as the next Superintendent of Schools
Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Final Budget; proclamation honoring May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month; presentation from the Nevada Association of School Boards; community partnership presentation; presentations on the new logos and mascots for the Cold Springs Early Childhood Center and Debbie Smith CTE Academy; and approval of the contract with Joe Ernst, Superintendent of Schools
Juneteenth Proclamation and Discussion to update the Washoe County School District Legislative Platform
Adoption of bond resolutions; approval of the 2023/2024 "B" Major Project Program; and recognition of the School Psychologist Association of Washoe
Approval of 2024-25 School Year performance targets for superintendent evaluation; direction to superintendent related to Washoe County School District's Bill Draft Request; and preliminary approval to revisions of Board Policy 9070, Board Policies, and Board Policy 9100, Public Bodies
Approval of BDR for 2025 Nevada Legislative Session; presentation of new principals; approval of 1.3% increase in health insurance rates; approval of the 2024/2025 'A' Major Projects Program; and presentation on current practices and programs for managing cellphones in schools and classrooms
Presentation on Dual Language and Two-Way Immersion programs in the Washoe County School District; and preliminary approval of draft Board Policy 5720, Hazing Prohibited
Adoption of bond resolutions; approval of the negotiated agreement with the School Psychologist Association of Washoe; presentation of Superintendent Ernst's Entry Plan; and direction to superintendent regarding the 2025-2026 Washoe County School District Legislative Platform
Special recognition of School Police Officers; approval of grant application for AACT High School Aviation Technologies Program; proclamations celebrating Constitution Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Attendance Awareness Month; and approval of the 2025-2026 Legislative Platform
Public hearing for Board Resolution 24-018; approval of proposed amendment with Mariposa Language & Learning Academy; approval of 2024/2025 'B' Major Projects Program; approval of middle school math instructional materials; and Milestones and Momentum Presentation on Strategic Plan Goal 4
Proclamations honoring Native American Heritage Month, Veteran's Day, and National Apprenticeship Week; presentation on Native American Culture and Education Programming in the district; acceptance of ACFR; and update on "Phone Away & Learn Today" program
Approval of ERP software procurement and implementation services; approval of Getto Transportation Yard Modernization Project; and approval of "Phone Away & Learn Today" pilot program
Announcement of 14th Annual Holiday Card Contest Winners; Milestones & Momentum: Strategic Plan Progress Presentation on Goal 1, Strong Start for Every Child; and approval of elementary school mathematics curriculum