Author: Kyle W

Agenda Item 3.02 – 3.03 – Presentation of the Annual Independent Auditor’s Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees and the CCSD Audit Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to discuss the audit of the District’s financial statements. The independent auditing firm, Eide Bailly, issued an unmodified opinion related to the financial statements of the District. The audit found CCSD is in compliance and no corrective action is needed. The independent auditor did not identify any noncompliant findings or recommendations of the current year. To view documents related…

Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees President Irene A. Cepeda was recognized with the First Term Trustee of the Year Award by the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) at their annual meeting. Trustee Lisa Guzman was also recognized with the Director of the Year Award. “This award is bittersweet for me as I wrap up my first term as President of the CCSD School Board,” said Cepeda. “Serving the children of Clark County has been the honor and privilege of my life, and I look forward to supporting the school board as they continue to focus…

Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrates American Education Week Nov. 14 through 18, highlighting the hard work and accomplishments of students and staff. American Education Week is a nationally celebrated observance to honor public education and those who make a difference every day in the lives of young people. Watch Superintendent Jara’s video highlighting American Education Week, here. Watch Superintendent Jara’s video highlighting Education Support Professionals Day, here.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is working with Study.com, a leading online education platform, to provide test prep scholarships for aspiring teachers. Through Study.com’s Keys to the Classroom, CCSD will receive donated licenses to comprehensive, cost-free materials and resources to help future teachers prepare and pass their certification tests. The multi-year agreement aims to remove barriers for aspiring educators preparing to take certification tests to earn their teaching credentials. The teacher test prep licenses will be distributed through CCSD’s existing support staff and substitute teachers in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Education’s Paraprofessional Pathways Project…

In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, there will be no school for students on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 and all CCSD schools and offices will be closed. School will resume on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. For a list of other important dates in the District visit https://www.newsroom.ccsd.net/district/calendar/.

National School Psychology Week is celebrated during the week of November 8–12, 2021 and schools throughout the nation highlight the important work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This year’s theme is “Together We Shine.” Learn more about National School Psychology Week, resources, publications, and more at the National Association of School Psychologists, website.

Agenda Item 3.01 – American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ARP ESSER III) Annual Use of Funds Report The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees received a presentation on the programs the District has implemented with the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funding to accelerate the recovery efforts from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ESSER III funds are being invested in schools, students, families, and teachers. Additionally, CCSD will continue to use funds to implement health and safety protocols ensuring that staff can continue…

Congratulations to Clark County School District’s Raul P. Elizondo Elementary School and Mojave High School on their Purple Star designations by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). Schools that receive this prestigious honor are recognized for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. NDE announced the honorees in November to help celebrate the Month of the Military Family. These schools will receive a certificate and banner to signal their support in the educational transitions of military students and families. Nevada is home to nearly 11,000 military-connected children. To learn more about Purple Star Schools,…

Clark County School District (CCSD) Transportation Director Jennifer Vobis has been named 2022 Transportation Director of the Year by the publication School Transportation News (STN). “As the largest owned and operated school bus fleet in the United States, we could not be more proud of Jennifer to be recognized for her outstanding efforts to transport our kids every day to and from school,” said Superintendent Jesus F. Jara. “Jennifer’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and safety is shared by our transportation employees across the district, and we appreciate their dedication to ensuring the safe transportation they provide on a daily basis.”…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) has been awarded more than $9 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program to purchase new electric buses and infrastructure. “Funding from the EPA’s new Clean School Bus Program will enable CCSD to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models,” said Superintendent Jesus F. Jara. “CCSD will adopt these cutting-edge transportation technologies to benefit our southern Nevada community by reducing emissions, improving air quality, and reducing environmental impacts. Thanks to Senator Cortez Masto and our federal delegation’s leadership on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides the funding…