John Byrne/Tribune Students gather Monday after the first day of school at Reed High in Sparks. The 2019- 20 school year began with an interim superintendent after the firing of Traci Davis over the summer. As the days start to get shorter and the temperatures cool down, the kids in the Washoe County School District are headed back to school this week to mark the … [Read more...]
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
Newly defrocked Washoe School Superintendent Traci Davis made two fatal mistakes. First, she decided she liked Nevada and wanted to raise her daughter here. Second, she stayed too long at the fair. A government critic once told me that the average mid- to high-level public administrator jumps jobs every three years. By that time “they’ve gotten too hot to stay any … [Read more...]
Washoe County School Board fires superintendent after 6-1 vote
John Byrne/Tribune Traci Davis speaks to the media after being fired as the superintendent of the Washoe County School District Monday morning. The school board held a special meeting and voted 6-1 to terminate the contract of Davis after allegations of misconduct. After a special meeting that lasted over three hours, the Washoe County School Board fired Superintendent Traci … [Read more...]
New school set to open in Spanish Springs this fall
The Washoe County School District recently approved the construction contract to Q&D Construction to build the John Bohach Elementary School in Spanish Springs, designed by H&K Architects. The new elementary school is set to be modeled after the Nick Poulakidas Elementary School currently being built in South Reno set to open to this fall. Q&D Construction and … [Read more...]
WCSD reaches decision to cancel digital days
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune The Washoe County School District (WCSD) released a statement Monday saying that it will discontinue digital days for the rest of the 2018-19 school year. The decision was made last Friday between the WCSD and the Nevada Department of Education. As volatile weather and regular snowstorms affected school operations several days last … [Read more...]
Confusion about ‘Digital Days’ creating a storm of its own
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune John Byrne/Tribune Snow blankets the grounds of Lou Mendive Middle School in Sparks Monday after a winter storm swept through the region over the weekend. With another round of snow expected this week, parents are searching for answers on what the Washoe County School District will do if a storm interrupts classes. The district was … [Read more...]
Washoe County School District Prepares to Renew Health Insurance Contract with Renown; Saint Mary’s Contests the Process
By Megan Messerly, The Nevada Independent The Washoe County School District was poised to renew a contract on Tuesday with Renown Hospital and its insurance arm to provide health care to teachers and other district employees, but the hospital’s biggest competitor, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, is crying foul over the process, saying it can provide care more … [Read more...]
Retiring Longtime Sparks Resident and School Board Member Reflects on Career
A passion for hard work, commitment, and a lifelong learning mentality leads to a fulfilling career and after 40-plus years of being in the education system, John Mayer is ready to relax. The Washoe County School District board member recently announced that he will not seek reelection this November, ending his 8-year term. However, he isn’t really “going” … [Read more...]