Safe and Healthy Schools Commission
Safe and Healthy Schools Commission
Mission Statement
As a committee to the Board of Trustees, the function of the Safe and Healthy Schools Commission is to assist the Trustees on issues relating to the safety and security of schools, which may include prevention/intervention, mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery. The Committee operates in accordance with Board Policy 5800, Safe and Healthy Schools Commission.
Safety Information for Families
Learn more about tools, tips and information related to safety in our schools by visiting our Safe & Healthy Schools Toolkit.
Meetings & Archive
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The Safe and Healthy Schools Commission generally meets on the 1st Monday of the month throughout the school year. Meetings of the Safe and Healthy Schools Commission are held in the Board Room of the Central Administration Building at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting schedule* for the Safe and Healthy Schools Commission for the 2026-27 School Year is:
· Monday, September 14, 2026
· Monday, October 12, 2026
· Monday, December 7, 2026
· Monday, February 1, 2027
· Monday, April 5, 2027
· Monday, June 7, 2027
*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 to SHSCcommittee@washoeschools.net
Membership
The Safe and Healthy Schools Commission consists of 15 voting members. Whose 2-year terms run July 1 through June 30.
|
Category |
Name |
Term Ends |
|
Student Representative |
Areeb Mohiuddin |
June 30, 2028 |
|
Parent/Guardian Representative |
Sarah Porter |
June 30, 2028 |
|
Medical/Mental Health Professional |
Natalie Sanchez |
June 30, 2028 |
|
Emergency Services Representative |
Chris Smith |
June 30, 2028 |
|
Child Welfare Representative |
Jessica Goicoechea-Parise |
June 30, 2028 |
|
School-Site Representative |
Sky Sessions |
June 30, 2028 |
|
At-Large Member |
Annie Zucker |
June 30, 2027 |
|
At-Large Member |
Charlene Bybee |
June 30, 2027 |
|
At-Large Member |
Dr. Ashley Daftary |
June 30, 2028 |
|
At-Large Member |
Mackenzie Winkelmaie |
June 30, 2027 |
|
At-Large Member |
Jorge Montano-Figueroa |
June 30, 2028 |
Contact Us
Dr. Paul LaMarca, Chief Student Services Officer
Safe and Healthy Schools Commission Staff Liaison
775-353-6937
Quick Links
- Board Policy 5800 - Safe and Healthy Schools Commission
- 2016-17 District-Wide Safety Audit Executive Summary