Briefs from the Nevada Independent Washoe County superintendent finalist withdraws A former Florida superintendent with ties to the Clark County School District, Christopher Bernier, has withdrawn himself as a finalist in the Washoe County School District’s superintendent search. The district didn’t specify why Bernier decided to drop out. As a result, the district’s … [Read more...]
Widening Project of Pyramid Highway at midway point NDOT says
The Nevada Department of Transportation’s Pyramid Highway widening and improvement project has reached a milestone, with project construction 50 percent complete. The project launched in May 2023, and construction is currently on schedule. Major project construction completed thus far includes: The next major construction milestone will come as crews launch initial … [Read more...]
Lawmakers fund mental health, youth programs with pandemic aid dollars
By Eric Neugeboren The Nevada Independent Nevada lawmakers last week assigned around $39 million in repurposed American Rescue Plan (ARP) money to various projects, putting about half of that money into mental health efforts a month after Gov. Joe Lombardo said the state should prioritize spending in that area. State legislators approved $14.5 million in ARP funds to … [Read more...]
State board to launch survey on high school start times
The Nevada Independent The State Board of Education is preparing to launch a survey gathering feedback on later high school start times, but is no longer planning to pursue a regulation that would have allowed for the concept to be put into practice. It’s the latest setback for an idea that, while supported by doctors and implemented in neighboring California, has failed … [Read more...]
Five finalists named in superintendent search
The Nevada Independent Two internal and three external candidates are among the five finalists being considered for the vacant Washoe County School District superintendent position. The finalists announced Monday include the district’s Chief Continuous Improvement Officer Joe Ernst and Chief Academic Officer Troy Parks. The external finalists are Charles McNulty, the … [Read more...]
Glitches in new simplified financial aid application creates headaches at Nevada colleges
By Rocio Hernandez and Carly Sauvageau The Nevada Independent Geoffrey Green, the manager of financial aid and scholarships at UNR, sits at a table outside the university’s student union on a chilly April morning, ready to talk with students for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Week of Action. It hasn’t all been rosy this time around. An attempt to make … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the April 8, 2024, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Mayor Ed Lawson proclaimed the following: Council approved: Public Hearing Planning and Zoning … [Read more...]
City relocates 42 trees
In anticipation of an future project to widen Sparks Blvd., the City of Sparks will relocate approximately 42 trees to various local parks in the Sparks area. On Monday, April 8, crews began relocating trees along Sparks Blvd. north and south of O’Callaghan Drive between Baring Blvd. and Prater Way. The trees will be moved to several Sparks parks including Shelly Park, … [Read more...]