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withdraws A former Florida superintendent with ties to the Clark County School District, Christopher Bernier, has withdrawn himself as a finalist in the Washoe County School District’s superintendent search.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...]
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...]
After delays, lawmakers release $56 million to fund educator raises at 7 districts
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent An interim legislative committee on Thursday approved about $56 million to fund additional raises for teachers and support staff at seven school districts, including three whose representatives returned before lawmakers for a second time after they faced application issues, questions on their plan for raises or tardiness at a … [Read more...]
Committee votes to redraw boundary lines in Sparks
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, the Washoe County School District met with the WCSD Zoning Advisory Committee and the public at Sky Ranch Middle School at 1200 Windmill Farms Road in Sparks to discuss possibly changing the boundaries for up to 10 schools in the area. “We talked about the rezoning of middle and elementary schools in Sparks and north Spanish Springs to help … [Read more...]
After less than 2 years on the job, WCSD superintendent announces resignation
On the morning of November 20, 2023, Washoe County School District Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield announced that she was leaving the District. She submitted her letter of resignation on November 15, but it was short and sweet, simply stating that she was submitting her 90-day notice to “pursue other opportunities”. This came as quite a shock to the Board of Trustees, who … [Read more...]
Consolidation, bathrooms among topics discussed as WCSD modernization meetings continue
The Washoe County School District has been hosting a battery of community meetings to discuss the possible consolidation and enhancements to schools within the public school-serviced areas of the county, which stretch from Incline Village to Stead. “We are moving into the next phase of our long-term facilities plan to ensure that every student in our district grows and … [Read more...]
Police dog using his nose to keep Washoe schools safe
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent A new face has joined the Washoe County School District — and he’s using his nose to keep schools safe. Astro, an 18-month-old Labrador retriever, arrived at the school district in early July from Ireland, just north of Belfast, where he was bred and trained to be a firearms detection dog. Astro and his handler, officer Matt … [Read more...]
Washoe County students return to classroom Monday
The countdown is on for prepping kids to go back to school within the Washoe County School District (WCSD). Most schools open for the 2023-24 school year next Monday, August 14, except for kindergarten, Gerlach, and Incline Village students who will start school on August 21. The WCSD is holding its first District kickoff event for employees on Wednesday, August 9, which … [Read more...]