Author: Kyle W

Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy has been named a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The award is the highest distinction given to schools by MSA that serve as a model for excellence, innovation and diversity in education nationwide. As a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School, McCaw STEAM Academy demonstrated through evidence, reflection, and strategic action that it has established the National Magnet School Standards of Excellence on campus and fulfilled a commitment to its community. Three other Clark County School District (CCSD) schools received MSA Certification this year, including: Mike O’Callaghan Middle School i3 Learn Academy Sandy…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.01 – Public Hearing On and Possible Approval of the New 2025-2027 Negotiated Agreement between the Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association. The consideration of the tentative Negotiated Agreement between CCSD and CCEA, originally scheduled for the August 14 Board meeting, was removed from the agenda. There will be a separate Board meeting on Tuesday, August 19, for that item. CCSD needed to format the tentative Agreement, ensure all documentation was correct, and calculate the fiscal impact of the Agreement before posting it, and the law requires that such occur at…

The Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrated the re-opening of Earl B. Lundy Elementary School on Wednesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Lundy Elementary School opened its doors for the 2025-2026 school year to Mount Charleston students for the first time since August 2023, after damage caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary led to the school’s closure. Board of School Trustees Vice President Brenda Zamora, Trustees Linda Cavazos, Lydia Dominguez, Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan and Lisa Satory as well as CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert, Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations Felicia Gonzales and Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Jesse Welsh…

Trust, communication and partnership provide foundation for long-term goals LAS VEGAS – Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Jhone Ebert provided a progress update on goals for her first 100 days and how it has informed her long-term vision for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. In a presentation to the CCSD Board of School Trustees, Superintendent Ebert detailed early wins since assuming the role on April 14, 2025, and actions needed to ensure progress in the nation’s fifth-largest school district. “I am proud of the early wins the team have accomplished as the blueprint was implemented over the past…

LAS VEGAS – Agenda Item 3.02 – Employment Agreement – Region Superintendent The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees approved an employment agreement with Theodore Robison III to serve as Region Superintendent.  As Region 3 Superintendent, Robison will oversee progress at 108 CCSD schools. Robison most recently served as Executive Director of Secondary Education at the Thompson School District in Colorado. To view the documents related to this agenda item, click here. Agenda Item 3.03 – Employment Agreement – School Associate Superintendent Trustees approved an employment agreement with Darlin Delgado to serve as School Associate Superintendent.  Delgado…

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…