Author: Kyle W

Reynaldo Martinez was born in Chama, New Mexico, in 1937. He was raised in Henderson, Nevada and was a student at Basic High School in 1957. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Arizona State University in 1961. Before he started his teaching career, he served in the United States Naval Reserve. Mr. Martinez began his teaching career at Western High School. He was named Outstanding Teacher in Clark County in 1966. Mr. Martinez was also recognized for his time as a baseball coach and coached two state high school championships and one legion state championship. He was also…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) welcomes the start of the autumn season beginning Sept. 23, 2023.  Find a list of other important dates in CCSD online at https://www.newsroom.ccsd.net/district/calendar/.

The legacy of Edmundo “Eddie” Escobedo will live on forever within the Clark County School District (CCSD) community.  Mr. Escobedo was a distinguished businessman and supporter of various local Hispanic and civic organizations in Las Vegas.  Born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, Mr. Escobedo arrived in El Paso, Texas in 1953 where he worked in the food service industry before enlisting into the Air Force where he worked on jet mechanics as a parachute rigger.  After being honorably discharged from the military he landed in Clark County where he began his entrepreneurship promoting live Mexican dances with top musical groups. He…

Judge John F. Mendoza was born on January 13, 1928 in Las Vegas, NV.  He was a student at Las Vegas High School and the captain of the school’s football team in 1944, leading the team to many victories as a running back. The Wildcats’ 1944 team drew capacity crowds at the field in downtown Las Vegas, while also setting another high standard with a long list of players who eventually entered the legal profession. The team was inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame.  Judge Mendoza served in the U.S. Army and attended the University of Notre…

Two Clark County School District (CCSD) schools held 9/11 memorial ceremonies to honor the lives lost during the September 11, 2011 attacks. Valley High School hosted its annual remembrance ceremony on Friday, September 8, 2023, in memory of the lives lost during the attacks. Its Viking Battalion and the Battalion Saber team will gather and salute in tribute to the victims.  Palo Verde High School also held its annual rededication ceremony on Friday, September 8, 2023, in honor of the victims, including its foreign languages teacher Barbara Edwards. The school’s Air Force JROTC led the tribute ceremony with the choir,…

Since the start of negotiations, the Clark County School District (CCSD) has committed to increasing pay for educators utilizing the increased state funding approved by Governor Joe Lombado and the Nevada Legislature. As outlined in the attached document, CCSD’s proposal includes $634 million in increased funding for licensed employee compensation and benefits, not including SB 231 funding, until it is negotiated. CCSD’s proposal is part of a balanced budget that ensures the District can cover all expenses through the biennium and in perpetuity. In comparison, the proposal from CCEA calls for the District to exceed funding allocations by $70 million…

The following questions and answers are provided to clarify inaccurate information regarding CCSD’s contract proposal for licensed personnel Question: Who will receive an 8.5% salary increase? Answer: All licensed personnel will receive the 8.5% salary increase, whether or not they receive an increase under the one-time lookback. Question: What is the proposed lookback? Answer: CCSD has proposed a new Professional Services Table (“PST”), or salary schedule, that would go into effect upon signing the contract. In 2023-2024 all eligible personnel would receive a step increase, column moves, and differentiated pay increase under the old PST and then be placed on the new…

Reading and hearing accounts of the negotiations between the Clark County School District (CCSD) and CCEA on the teachers’ contract, it is clear that there have been misunderstandings, and possible misrepresentations, regarding CCSD’s contract proposals. We want to take this opportunity to set the record straight.  CCSD has never rejected the use of SB 231 funds for supplemental pay increases for teachers.  In fact, we have repeatedly proposed using SB 231 for supplemental pay increases and working with CCEA to decide how to apply the SB 231 funds. What remains in question is whether the Legislature will provide CCSD with…

The first day of the 2023-24 school year is Monday, August 7, 2023. Registration: Families new to CCSD may begin their registration process online via register.ccsd.net. Families with currently enrolled students can complete registration using Parent Portal via Infinite Campus (campusportal.ccsd.net). Vaccinations: The State of Nevada requires the following vaccinations for students enrolling in school: chickenpox (varicella), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (DTaP and Tdap), quadrivalent meningitis, and measles-mumps-rubella (MMR). Parents who recently moved to Nevada should note hepatitis A vaccination is required in the state. Immunizations that were up-to-date in other states that do not require hepatitis A…

Leaders from The Public Education Foundation (PEF) and Station Casinos held a check presentation ceremony at Helen Jydstrup Elementary School on August 10. Station Casinos donated $120,000 to the PEF for its “SmartStart” education program partnership benefitting 11 schools in Clark County. Students and teachers were welcomed back to school with a variety of activations across Station Casinos’ partner schools with special luncheons and school supply donations. “SmartStart” funds have helped purchase a book vending machine and implement the PAWS Palace (PBIS Rewards program) at Jydstrup ES for the 2022-2023 school year. The school was also announced as Durango Casino…