Audit Committee
Audit Committee
Mission Statement
As a committee to the Board of Trustees, the function of the Audit Committee is to assist the Trustees in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities related to the District's financial and other reporting obligations, internal control processes, and compliance with laws, regulations and ethics. The Committee operates in accordance with Board Policy 9170, Internal Audit Department.
For additional information and documents related to the Internal Audit Department, click here to visit their homepage.
Meetings & Archive
The Audit Committee generally meets on the 2nd Thursday during August, November, February, and May. Meetings of the Audit Committee are held in the Board Room of the Central Administration Building at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting schedule* for the Audit Committee for the 2025-26 School Year is:
- Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Thursday, May 14, 2026
*Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change; please see the posted agenda for specific information on the meeting calendar page.
Members of the public may submit public comment via email at auditcommittee@washoeschools.net
Membership
The Audit Committee consists of seven (7) voting members whose 2-year terms run July 1 through June 30.
Committee members collectively should possess knowledge in accounting, auditing, business, financial reporting, law, and school district finances. These skills are needed to understand and evaluate the school district’s financial statements, the external audit and the District’s internal audit activities.
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MEMBER |
TERM ENDS |
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Community member with a background in business, finance, auditing or the law |
Ben Barteau |
June 30, 2026 |
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Community member with a background in business, finance, auditing or the law |
Wesley Chewjalearn |
June 30, 2027 |
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Community member with a background in business, finance, auditing or the law |
Todd Shipley |
June 30, 2026 |
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Community member with a background in business, finance, auditing or the law |
Ronald Ellis |
June 30, 2026 |
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Community member with a background in business, finance, auditing or the law |
Jennifer Thomas |
June 30, 2026 |
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Community member with a background in business, finance, auditing or the law |
Vitalis Ozoude |
June 30, 2027 |
| Community member with a background in business, finance, auditing or the law |
Nichole Loar |
June 30, 2027 |
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