Announcement | Pexels by Markus Winkler
Announcement | Pexels by Markus Winkler
Following a swearing-in ceremony for four trustees – Adam Mayberry, Joe Rodriguez, Beth Smith and Colleen Westlake – the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees elected officers during its regular public meeting. Trustee Beth Smith will serve as president, Trustee Dr. Diane Nicolet will serve as vice president and Trustee Joe Rodriguez will serve as clerk in 2023.
“I am so honored to be elected Board president for the Washoe County School District,” said President Smith. “I feel like this is another opportunity to serve my colleagues along with the staff and the community here in Washoe County, and I could not be more thrilled.”
At the same meeting, trustees voted to increase the daily base pay rate for guest teachers from $100 to $125. Trustees also increased the daily base pay rate for long-term guest teachers from $130 to $150.
The Board of Trustees also approved a recommendation from the Zoning Advisory Committee to modify the zoning boundaries at Alice Smith, Desert Heights, Lemmon Valley and Stead elementary schools, effective at the beginning of the 2023-24 School Year. The changes were made to alleviate overcrowding issues.
In addition, Trustees heard a presentation on safety measures which have been implemented in schools including: upgrades to public address systems; secure perimeters and single points of entry at all elementary- and middle schools; CCTV systems at all middle- and high schools; and door hardware security upgrades. The Board approved ongoing safety initiatives including the acquisition of a firearm detection K9; an update to the Regional Active Assailant Response Plan; and continued training for staff and district first responders.
Finally, the Board of Trustees honored five Student Superstars from Lena Juniper Elementary School: Fifth-graders Sierra Kays, Madyson Blomberg, Maggie Olofson, Violet Shore and James Moser were recognized for their outstanding efforts to support their peers and their school. Principal Kim Polson also discussed school demographics and data, areas of focus and points of pride in students and families at Lena Juniper Elementary School.
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