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The Public Relations Society of America – Las Vegas Valley Chapter awarded the Communications and Government Relations Department with a Pinnacle Award in the Video – Short Form Category. The video featured the Clark County School District and Nevada leaders communicating with all Nevada students regarding mental and emotional wellness. You can find both videos below: Click here to watch the video in English. Click here to watch the video in Spanish. Created in 1996, the Pinnacle Awards recognize the best public relations programs, tools, and professionals in Southern Nevada, Northern Arizona, and Southern Utah. The Pinnacle Awards are judged by…

The CCSD Trustees Work Session for Nov. 3, 2021 is canceled.

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 6.02 and 6.03 Notice of Intent – Clark County School District Policy 5139 (Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion) and Clark County School District Policy 5137 (Safe and Respectful Learning Environment: Bullying and Cyberbullying) The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees voted to approve the Notice of Intent to Adopt Policy 5139 (Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion) and voted to amend Policy 5137 (Safe and Respectful Learning Environment: Bullying and Cyberbullying) prior to submission to the Board of School Trustees for approval on Thursday, November 18, 2021. For more information on these agenda items click…

Below is an abbreviated list of scheduled meetings, events, and other observances. Meetings occasionally are rescheduled, so please check the links below as it gets closer to the planned date. Monday, Dec. 20-Jan. 4 – Winter Break (no school for students). Monday, Dec. 20-Jan. 3 – Winter Break for licensed employees and non-assigned support professionals. Thursday, Dec. 23-24 – Winter Break holiday for administrators, support professionals, and school police officers. Friday, Dec. 31 – New Year’s Day observed (holiday for administrators, support professionals, and school police officers. Tuesday, Jan. 4 – Staff Development Day (licensed employees and non-assigned support professionals…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) has reached tentative agreements with two of its employee bargaining units. On October 28, 2021, the Board of School Trustees will review the contracts for approval, and each bargaining unit will also need to ratify its contract. “The CCSD Trustees are pleased that agreements with the licensed and administrative bargaining units are being finalized,” said Board President Linda Cavazos. “We look forward to reviewing these agreements and providing increased pay, benefits, and professional development opportunities for the District’s deserving employees.” The tentative agreements are the result of months of negotiations with the Clark County…

Please join us as we navigate through our draft presentation of the 2015 Capital Improvement Plan As the student population in Southern Nevada grows, the Clark County School District (CCSD) must look ahead and plan for sustainable infrastructure that will ensure student achievement for every student. CCSD’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is made possible through bond funds that allow the district to address student growth and all the areas it impacts. Bond funds cannot be used for daily operation costs, they can only be applied to CIP projects such as building new schools, school replacements, phased replacements, renovations, modernizations, technology…

In response to community feedback on the Redistricting of CCSD Board of School Trustee Election Districts, two new map scenarios have been posted at redistricting.ccsd.net for the public to view. They will be discussed at the November 4th Special Board Meeting. Members of the public have the opportunity to attend and/or share public comment at 5 p.m. November 4, at the Edward Greer Education Center located at 2832 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121. For more information on how to submit public comments, please visit ccsd.net/trustees/.

Below is an abbreviated list of scheduled meetings, events, and other observances. Meetings occasionally are rescheduled, so please check the links below as it gets closer to the planned date. Monday, Nov. 15-19 – American Education Week. Thursday, Nov. 18 – The Board of School Trustees is scheduled to host a regular Board meeting at 5 p.m. Click here to view the agenda when it has been posted. Wednesday, Nov. 24 – No school for students, licensed employees, and nine-month support professionals. Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving (holiday). Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Family Day (holiday). Wednesday, Dec. 1 – The…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) will be participating in National School Bus Safety week taking place on October 18 – 22, 2021, with the theme “Be Safe-Know the Danger Zone.”  CCSD Transportation maintains the largest owned-operated school bus fleet in the country. That is why it is important for drivers in southern Nevada to recognize the importance of School Bus Safety every day of the year. Watch Superintendent Jara’s National School Bus Safety Week, here.

Agenda Item 5.03 Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan Update The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received a presentation regarding district operational services strategies and progress toward goals outlined in Focus: 2024, the District’s five-year strategic plan. Key objectives of the presentation include: Increase school breakfast, lunch and supper participation Reduce number of buses placed out-of-service to reduce service rate delays Decrease processing time, reduce costs, and increase the competitive procurement ratio Provide effective and reliable network connectivity for schools To view the documents related to this item, click here. Agenda Item 5.04 Trustee Redistricting Process Trustees…