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Safety, academics and school climate are among the many topics that are the focus of the 2019 Clark County School District (CCSD) Parent Survey, available online from Oct. 28 – Dec. 20, 2019, at newsroom.ccsd.net/survey. The 10-minute survey, available in English and Spanish, is confidential and part of the district’s efforts to engage the community on important issues facing students and their families. Surveys have also been designed for students and staff to take at newsroom.ccsd.net/survey, in order for CCSD to obtain a full representation of all groups that make up the school district. Questions asked in the survey align with…

Agenda Item 3.01 – Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools  The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees provided Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara with a performance evaluation. The evaluation is largely based on the District’s five-year strategic plan Focus: 2024, which includes various priorities: Priority 1: Student Success Student academic performance Priority 2: Teachers, Principals, Staff Educator recruitment, support, and effectiveness Priority 3: Coherent Governance and Leadership Communication and Collaboration Priority 4: Sound Fiscal Management Financial and Operational Stability Priority 5: Parent and Community Support Perception of the District “The job of leading the Clark County School…

More than 250 Clark County School District (CCSD) students will perform at the Seventh Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” concert at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 4th in The Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall. The concert series is a partnership among CCSD, The Public Education Foundation and The Smith Center. “Holiday Extravaganza” showcases the considerable talent found in CCSD while expressing the joy of the season. Student musicians from more than 30 schools will perform alongside teachers and professionals from across Southern Nevada in a world-class venue. In addition, visual artists from elementary, middle and high schools will have their work on display in…

On Nov. 20, the Clark County School District (CCSD) Indian Education Opportunities Program (IEOP) and the Clark County Indian Education Committee held a dedication ceremony for a new IEOP portable, located at 4204 Channel 10 Drive. The dedication was held as CCSD honored Native American Heritage Month.   The IEOP portable will be used to provide tutoring opportunities, adult education classes and other services to support the CCSD Native American/Alaska Native students’ educational success. This is an exciting opportunity for the IEOP program to provide more educational resources to CCSD families. “We hope that this space gives them a common place…

Throughout the year, Clark County School District’s (CCSD) community partners demonstrate incredible generosity to our students, educators, and the entire CCSD family. During the holidays, these partners go above and beyond, especially helping those students in need. While the holidays are still in full swing, we would like to share with you but a sampling of the generosity we already have been blessed to receive. December marked the start of the sixth annual Fill the Bus toy drive to help spread the joy of the holiday season. Officers from the CCSD Police Department and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department…

There will be no school for CCSD students Nov. 25-29 and CCSD offices will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 in observance of Thanksgiving Day and Family Day. CCSD wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. To view the CCSD Important Dates Calendar, click here.

American Education Week is a time to highlight the hard work and accomplishments of students and staff. The national week honors public education and those who make a difference every day in the lives of young people. The Raiders honored Kenneth Boyd, Head Custodian at Jerome Mack Middle School, for his hard work and dedication as a member of the CCSD support staff. Raiders Alumni surprised Mr. Boyd on-the-job to present him with a vacation for four to Hawaii that includes airfare, hotel stay and airport transportation.

The 80th Session of the Nevada legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 276 creating the Nevada State Teacher Recruitment and Retention Advisory Task Force. The Task Force will meet a minimum of four times per year for the purpose of addressing the challenges with attracting and retaining teachers throughout this State. On or before Feb. 1, 2020, the Legislative Committee on Education shall select one or more teachers, as applicable, to serve as a member of the Task Force. The Task Force shall: Evaluate the challenges in attracting and retaining teachers throughout this state; Make recommendations to the Legislative Committee on…

A special “School Matters” edition of CCSD’s Inside Education show will focus on the late Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson. He was a relentless advocate for youth and a champion for education. He passed away earlier this year. The television show will air Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. on Vegas PBS during American Education Week on Vegas PBS Channel 10, 1010 Cable and 10.1 Digital.

Clark County School District (CCSD) support professionals were recognized for their hard work and dedication to students at a special award ceremony at McCaw STEAM Academy Wednesday Nov. 20, 2019 CCSD Board of School Trustees member Deanna L. Wright presented support professionals at the school with a certificate for their hard work every day to support student achievement. Additionally, the school administration provided staff with a small token of appreciation for their commitment to students. This event is part of American Education Week (AEW), which is being celebrated nationally Nov. 18 – 22 this year. To learn more about AEW, click…