Author: Kyle W

The Clark County School District (CCSD) held a special program on Monday to commemorate the groundbreaking of the replacement campus for Cyril Wengert Elementary School. As part of the 2015 Capital Improvement Program, the replacement school is being built on the same site as the existing school that was built in 1971. CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert attended the celebration along with Representative Dina Titus, Nevada Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony and Clark County Commission Chair Tick Segerblom. The design of the new campus includes flexible learning spaces, enhanced safety and security measures, and modern instructional technology. The replacement school is scheduled…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.02 – Employment Agreement – Chief Financial Officer The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved an employment agreement with Justin Dayhoff to serve as Chief Financial Officer. To view the documents related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 3.03 –  Employment Agreement – Chief Community Engagement Officer Trustees approved an employment agreement with Kirsten Searer to serve as Chief Community Engagement Officer. To view the documents related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 3.06 – Facilities Master Plan Update The Board was presented with an update on…

LAS VEGAS – Students from Barbara and Hank Greenspun Junior High School excelled on the global robotics stage, taking home the Excellence Award at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in the middle school VEX IQ Robotics Competition category.  The school’s robotics team, Greenspun Dolphins, received the competition’s highest award for exemplifying overall excellence in the Judged (engineering design) Awards and the Performance (on-field) Award categories. It is considered the top all-around team in the competition. “What an amazing accomplishment for the students at Greenspun Junior High School, who used determination, teamwork and STEM skills to achieve greatness on a…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 2.02 – 2025-2026 Final Budget  The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved the adoption of the final budget for the 2025-2026 school year. State law requires the District to submit a final budget to the Nevada Department of Taxation by June 9, 2025.  As the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session is scheduled to run through June 2, 2025, the District will have up to 30 days to submit possible amendments that incorporate necessary updates due to the budget approved by the Legislature and Governor. As is standard practice, an amended final budget…

LAS VEGAS – Northeast Career and Technical Academy (NECTA) Principal Ryan Cordia has been named the 2025 Nevada State Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Cordia has served as Principal of NECTA since the school opened in 2023 and previously worked as Principal of Southeast Career and Technical Academy. He has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and administrator across three states. His passion is deeply rooted in building educational systems that open access to high-skill work for all students. “I’m elated for Ryan to receive this recognition as he…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.06 & 3.07 – Employee Agreements – Deputy Superintendents The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved contracts with Felicia Gonzales and Dr. Jesse Welsh to serve as Deputy Superintendents. Gonzales will serve as the Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations. Her first day is scheduled for April 28, 2025. Welsh will serve as the Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. His first day is scheduled for May 2, 2025. To learn more about the positions, click here. Agenda Item 3.01 – 2015 Capital Improvement Plan, Revision 6 The Board approved a pause…

The Clark County School District Project-Based Learning (PBL) Showcase offered pilot school principals an opportunity to share their implementation of PBL on their campuses.  More than a dozen CCSD schools are currently piloting PBL as part of the pilot school project. On Thursday, multiple schools, including Judy and John L. Goolsby Elementary School, Clifford J. Lawrence Junior High School, and Cimarron-Memorial High School, participated in presentations of learning at Southeast Career and Technical Academy to showcase the results they’ve seen after utilizing PBL in their classrooms. Teachers and administrators shared project examples during their presentations, including students creating an interactive…

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved contracts with Felicia Gonzales and Dr. Jesse Welsh to serve as Deputy Superintendents. “I am excited to have Ms. Gonzales and Dr. Welsh rejoin CCSD in the Deputy Superintendent roles,” CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert said. “They both bring extensive knowledge of PK-12 education and the District back to CCSD, along with proven leadership skills necessary to empower educators in our schools.“ Gonzales will serve as the Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations. Gonzales, a Las Vegas native, has served in various educational leadership roles, including as the…

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) continues to earn national recognition as Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts, and a student from Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH) earned top honors from Magnet Schools of America (MSA).  Del Sol Academy was awarded the Secondary Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence. The school was recognized for its outstanding commitment to academic excellence, curriculum innovation, diversity, and community engagement in performing arts education. The award came with a $2,500 prize. The award was announced during a recent MSA conference in Nashville, Tennessee. “This is an incredible accomplishment for Del…

A West Career and Technical Academy senior won a new car after winning a road safety essay contest. Andrea Vinluan was surprised with the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sport from Findlay Volkswagen Henderson on Friday as part of a campaign to inspire young drivers to take road safety seriously and understand the real-life consequences of a driver’s actions behind the wheel. Sam and Ash Law Firm invited students to write and submit an essay on “What Does Safe Driving Mean to You?” The campaign offered several prizes, which included two Clark County School District (CCSD) students winning scholarships as part of…