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The Board of School Trustees unanimously approved Tyrone Thompson Elementary School as the name of CCSD’s new school under construction at Mountains Edge Parkway and El Capitan Way.  Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson’s life was guided by his deep desire to be a dedicated public servant to build stronger and safer communities. Born and raised in Clark County, Mr. Thompson represented the growth and transformation of our valley. He spent most of his life in Southern Nevada, from attending Clark County School District (CCSD) schools to 25-plus years in public service across multiple sectors. Assemblyman Thompson died unexpectedly while serving our community…

The Clark County School District honored nearly 100 employees who have each dedicated 29 or more years of service to CCSD at the inaugural Employee Longevity Reception held on Jan. 16 at Spring Valley High School. Honorees were presented with their 30- and 40-year pins of service by CCSD Board of School Trustees President Lola Brooks, CCSD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Diane Gullett, and Chief Communications and Government Relations Officer Maria Marinch. Anna J. Lee, director of the Academic Support and Community Service Center, has been a CCSD employee for over 40 years, holding a variety of positions. The most rewarding…

This month the Superintendent’s Student Equity and Access Advisory Commission released its report on optimizing rigorous academic experiences for every student in the Clark County School District (CCSD). Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara created the advisory commission to review District data and improve equity and access to quality, rigorous academic programs throughout CCSD. The commission was comprised of 13 leaders throughout the community with diverse backgrounds and motivated to ensure the success of all students. You can read the full report, “Achieving Equity and Access in the Clark County School District – Optimizing Rigorous Academic Experiences,” by clicking here.

Statement from CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara regarding concerns related to the district’s new Human Capital Management (HCM) System.  “As we transition to the new HCM system, there have been some implementation challenges. We have reviewed concerns from our different employee groups related to paychecks, vacation and holiday time. We are moving diligently to resolve these issues and make sure our employees are paid accordingly. This is a number one priority for the HCM, payroll, and finance teams. Additional payments will be made as needed.” Agenda Item 3.07 – Agreement between CCSD and Behavioral Healthcare Options, Inc. The Clark County…

The latest School Matters edition of Inside Education on Vegas PBS featured Board of School Trustees members Deanna L. Wright and Irene A. Cepeda to discuss the last semester of high school and preparing students for graduation. CCSD High School Counselor Specialist Chad Gregorius and Kelsey Rodman from the Public Education Foundation talked about resources students and parents can take advantage of. Click here to watch the School Matters episode.

CCSD is celebrating Peace Week Jan. 21 through 24. Students will take part in activities that contribute to the creation of a more peaceful world. The goal of Peace Week is to help students engage and manage conflict, learning to model peaceful behavior in a statewide effort. All CCSD schools are encouraged to post pictures on social media and share what they are doing as part of Peace Week, using hashtag #CCSDPeaceWeek.

The Clark County School District to provides symptom-based testing locations for staff at multiple locations throughout the valley. This testing is free for District employees. If you have questions about symptom-based testing contact the Employee Health line at 702-799-0298  between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Superintendent’s Student Equity and Access Advisory Commission released its report on optimizing rigorous academic experiences for every student in the Clark County School District (CCSD). Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara created the advisory commission to review District data and improve equity and access to quality, rigorous academic programs throughout CCSD. You can read the full report by clicking here.

Agenda Item 3.01 – FOCUS: 2024 The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received a report on efforts to increase the four-year high school graduation rate and decrease achievement gaps in regard to the graduation rate. The report showed an 85.2 percent graduation rate, nearly a percentage point higher than the goal set in the five-year strategic plan, Focus: 2024. The District’s five-year strategic plan Focus: 2024 has a goal of having a graduation rate of 90 percent by 2024. To view the document related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 6.01 – Naming of School Facilities – Tyrone…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees elected Trustee Lola Brooks as Board president during the work session Wednesday morning. Trustees also elected Trustee Linda P. Cavazos as Board vice president and Trustee Danielle Ford as Board clerk during the meeting. The newly elected officers will officially take over their roles at the regular board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. To learn more about the Clark County School District, visit ccsd.net.