By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent Starting this week, it’ll be easier for Washoe County students to leave their assigned school and enroll at a different school in the district as long as their pick has space for them. On Monday, the Washoe County School District launched a new variance form that would allow a student to request to attend a school other than … [Read more...]
Washoe superintendent calls for panic buttons, fewer tests in first annual address
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent Washoe County School District (WCSD) Superintendent Susan Enfield said she’s the district’s loudest cheerleader and its most loving critic. During her first State of Education address on Thursday night, Enfield was a bit of both. The new superintendent didn’t shy away from identifying areas in which the district needs … [Read more...]
Washoe teachers to get hundreds of dollars each as district battles shortages
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent The Washoe County School Board last Tuesday approved a series of stipends of $500 or more per employee to give incentive to teachers and other staff to stay on the job as the district experiences labor shortages and vacancies. The Washoe County School District estimates that 100-150 positions remain vacant each year because of … [Read more...]
Q&A: Superintendent Enfield on making Washoe schools the ‘preferable option’
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent Before she became the new superintendent of the Washoe County School District, Susan Enfield had an idea of what challenges she might expect coming into Nevada, which has historically ranked low in terms of its per-pupil funding. Six months into her new role, Enfield has learned firsthand what issues this level of funding … [Read more...]
Washoe schools awarded $3.7M grant to prepare Native students for college, careers
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent Through a recently-awarded $3.7 million grant, the Washoe County School District is planning to more than double support services to help Native American students become college and career ready. Funds from the Native Youth Community Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education will be … [Read more...]
Washoe County students return to classroom next week
Once again, the summer has flown by and the first day of the 2022-23 school year in Washoe County starts next Monday, August 15. The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is holding a Back to School Expo this Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reno Town Mall on 4001 S. Virginia Street where families can get more information about this year’s transportation … [Read more...]
Washoe County schools operating as usual despite virus surge
Even though covid is still affecting school operations across the country, the Washoe County School District is still moving forward with business as usual. On January 14, it announced that it was beginning its search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. Kristen McNeill upon her retirement this summer. The District is working with The Bryan Group to form a Search Advisory … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council Meeting
The following are highlights from the February 10, 2020 Sparks City Council Meeting. General Business City Manager Neil Krutz announced the following boards and commissions vacancies: – Sparks Building Code Board of Appeals for the two-year term beginning 03/21/2020. Candidates with the required electrical engineering experience may apply until Friday, Feb 28. – … [Read more...]