Nevada Ed-Watch: CCSD 5/14/2026. The Ed-Watch series is designed to increase access to information on what decisions are being made regarding public education in Clark County and Nevada. Clark County School District Board of Trustees. What is the Board of Trustees & what are they responsible for? The CCSD Trustees are decision-makers for the school district. Seven members are elected based on district; four are appointed representatives from the four largest municipalities in Clark County (Clark County, City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson, and City of North Las Vegas). They are responsible for providing oversight to the Superintendent and establishing District-wide policy. Trustees are accountable to work with their communities to improve student achievement. How often does the Board of Trustees meet? Trustees meet twice per month (second and fourth Thursdays) at 5 pm both virtually and at the Edward A. Greer Education Center Board Room (2832 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121). Can community members engage at Trustee meetings? Decision-making bodies benefit greatly from hearing public input and multiple perspectives. Currently, members of the public can submit comments on agenda and non-agenda items through email or voice recording. Public comment can be provided in person, via email, or via voice recording. Email comments should be submitted to [email protected]. To submit a voice recording on items listed on the meeting agenda, call 702-799-1166. Voice recorded public comment is limited to 1 minute 30 seconds. Thursday, may 14, 2026. Clark County School District Board of Trustees meeting. What happened at this meeting? Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda (6-0-1) Trustees Approved the Consent Agenda (7-0) Consent Agenda Highlights: * Memorandum of Agreement between CCSD, Hazel Health, and Telehealth Services USA * Interlocal agreements between the District and different municipalities for food products at youth enrichment sites * Capital improvement contract awards Trustees Conducted a Public Hearing on and Approved the Revisions to the 2025-27 Negotiated Agreement between CCSD and the Clark County Education Association (4-3) Trustees conducted a public hearing on and approved revisions to the 2025-27 Negotiated Agreement between the District and Clark County Education Association. A summary of the revisions included: * Employees collecting PERS retirement benefits will no longer be eligible for longevity stipends. * If the District implements a reduction in force, independent contractors will be terminated before employees are reduced if the contractor's work can be completed by an employee. * If the District implements a reduction in force, employees who are both collecting PERS retirement benefits and working in a critical labor shortage position will be the first to be reduced after any voluntary resignations. * The terms "suspension" and "unsatisfactory evaluation" are clarified for the purposes of a reduction in force. * If the District implements a surplus to remove positions, employees who are both collecting PERS retirement benefits and working in a critical labor shortage position will be the first to be involuntarily transferred. * Employees who are collecting PERS retirement benefits have no seniority for the purposes of a reduction in force or a surplus. * A pilot program focusing on pre-kindergarten, early literacy, middle school mathematics, and workforce and college readiness will begin in the 2026-27 school year. Trustees Approved the 2026-2031 Clark County School District Strategic Plan (7-0) Trustees received a presentation on Destination District: Clark County School District Strategic Plan 2026-2031. Highlights of the presentation included: * Through multiple rounds of community engagement, over 48,000 individuals provided thoughts and opinions on the future of the District. * The priorities of the plan are academic excellence, career-connected learning and durable skills, and safe and supportive schools. * Strategies to create academic excellence include using the latest teaching methods and technologies, establishing a premier pre-kindergarten program, helping students with reading challenges, creating a coherent PreK-12 mathematics system, creating learning environments that are inclusive of all students, and helping educators grow their own skills. * Strategies to create career-connected learning and durable skills include teaching marketable skills; giving students experience with real-world careers throughout PreK-12; teaching skills like communication, adaptability, and resilience; ensuring greater access to advanced coursework and programs of interest for students in all areas of the District; and connecting teachers and business to better inform education. * Strategies to create safe and supportive schools include working with the community to expand services for mental health, physical wellness, and nutrition; expanding guidance and support services for students; ensuring the district's code of conduct encourages safe, respectful, and consistent school environments; celebrating successes; and creating a workplace where employees thrive. Public Comment Members of the public shared comments regarding: * Public records requests * Portrait of a Nevada Learner * Funding for career and technical education The next Meeting of the Board of Trustees is Thursday, June 11, at 5:00 p.m. Sign up to receive a notification when a new Ed-Watch post is published. Name (Required) Zip (Required)

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