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Agenda Item 3.01 – Reopening Schools Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees unanimously approved the school reopening plan recommendation presented by CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara and staff to move to full-time distance education for the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. The Board added provisions to receive health and wellness updates every 30 days before determining a return to hybrid or face-to-face instruction. Where applicable, schools in rural communities can return to face-to-face or hybrid education if they follow all state and health and safety guidelines and meet…

On July 21, the Clark County School District Board of School Trustees unanimously approved the plan to start the 2020-2021 school year via a distance education model where students learn from home five days a week communicating with teachers daily.  Students will begin distance education classes on Monday, August 24, 2020. The Board will receive monthly updates on the data and trends related to COVID-19 cases in Nevada that will be used to determine when it is safe to return to classrooms. We understand parents may have many questions. The District is currently working on a parent/student guide that will…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is accepting nominations through August 31, 2020, to name the two new schools slated to open in the fall of 2021 as part of the 2015 Capital Improvement Program. One new middle school is being constructed in the Mountain’s Edge area and a new elementary school is being constructed in the City of Henderson. These schools will be named for:  Outstanding former CCSD personnel and former School Board trustees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership locally in the field of education in Clark County and have consistently demonstrated the character to inspire students; or Outstanding…

Clark County School District (CCSD) has been recognized with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. CCSD has received this award for the past 34 years.  Additionally, CCSD has earned the GFOA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting. The award is based on an evaluation of the District’s CAFR for reader appeal, understandability, distribution methods, creativity…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is kicking off a plan to convert 29 natural grass fields to artificial turf. The upgraded fields will provide an improved experience for student-athletes throughout CCSD. The District is excited to partner with Hellas, the firm that is completing Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. “Athletics are an important part of keeping students engaged in academics and improving their overall health,” commented Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara. “Our team has done a tremendous job of ensuring a better experience for all student-athletes throughout CCSD. This long term investment in our schools will…

With a continued focus on preparing to reopen schools, Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara announced today the appointment of veteran CCSD educator Dr. Deanna Jaskolski as the Region 3 region superintendent, Dr. Monica Cortez as assistant superintendent of Student Services Division (SSD) on an interim basis and Mr. Robert Tarter as the Education Services Division (ESD) assistant superintendent. Dr. Jaskolski is the current assistant superintendent for SSD supervising special education. She has served in that role since February 2019. Dr. Jaskolski has spent the last 23 years as an educator in CCSD where she has…

The Board of School Trustees will discuss the provisionally approved reopening our schools plan on July 21. The provisionally approved plan was submitted and approved by the Nevada Department of Education the week of July 13. The Parent/Guardian Preference Survey is closed. Schools will work with families to clarify and confirm survey preferences. Please continue to check newsroom.ccsd.net for the most up to date information. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the proposed reopening of CCSD schools visit here. Questions can be submitted to engageCCSD@nv.newsroom.ccsd.net The survey was accessible on the CCSD website until 5 p.m. on Friday, July…

The link to an employee survey focused on obtaining information regarding employees’ daycare/childcare concerns related to the District’s reopening plan for the upcoming school year is closed. Stay up to date on additional information by checking newsroom.ccsd.net or following CCSD on social media.

Agenda Item 5.07 – COVID-19 and CCSD’s Response The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees unanimously voted to provisionally approve the Reopening Our Schools Plan for submission to the Nevada Department of Education. The plan was developed under the guidelines of the Governor’s Phase 2 reopening plans for the State of Nevada.  The proposed plan above meets requirements that CCSD must fulfill with the state of Nevada’s guidelines which includes social distancing.  To view the Reopening Our Schools Plan presentation that includes model schedules for teachers and students, click here.  Agenda Item 5.04 & 5.05 – Legislative…

The Board of School Trustees will discuss the provisionally approved reopening our schools plan on July 21. The provisionally approved plan was submitted and approved by the Nevada Department of Education the week of July 13. The Parent/Guardian Preference Survey is closed. Schools will work with families to clarify and confirm survey preferences. Please continue to check newsroom.ccsd.net for the most up to date information. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the proposed reopening of CCSD schools visit here. Questions can be submitted to engageCCSD@nv.newsroom.ccsd.net The survey was accessible on the CCSD website until 5 p.m. on Friday, July…