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The review team, led by Rhonda Wallace, K–12 electives and computer‑science curriculum coordinator, told the board it evaluated the three Nevada Department of Education–approved elementary computer‑science options and scored them on teacher accessibility, equity and content alignment. “A well‑designed computer‑science curriculum must address accessibility for teachers,” Wallace said, and must align to state standards while providing vertical progression from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Tara Babula, a K–5 computer‑science teacher at Mark Twain Elementary, described the team’s needs assessment and said many elementary teachers currently rely on self‑created or externally purchased materials. “Many of our individual teachers are paying out of pocket or using classroom resources,” Babula said, arguing that a district‑selected core would create consistency when students transfer between schools.

Irene Waltz, a district computer‑science teacher who participated in the product demonstrations, outlined why Skillstruck was the team’s top choice. The district team cited in‑person vendor demonstrations, accessibility features for students with diverse needs, an auto‑grader and teacher dashboard, COPPA and FERPA compliance, and built‑in formative/summative assessments and rubrics. Waltz said the vendor had offered to support a districtwide community engagement event and provided a teacher help line and professional‑learning supports.

Adrienne Wiggins reviewed an impact study the vendor supplied showing gains on MAP assessments for a targeted group: an average MAP score that began at about 175 rose to about 206 after a year of using the product, with a corresponding projected increase on SBAC performance bands. Wiggins emphasized the curriculum’s connections to mathematical practices and language arts, and described how lessons pair reading with hands‑on coding activities so students both read about concepts and immediately try them.

The team described planned next steps: the district would issue a purchase order if the district moves forward (staff said materials are budgeted in the Education Services budget), the vendor and district would pursue technical integration (single sign‑on and Infinite Campus) in July, and elementary teachers would receive professional learning in August so instruction could begin with the school year. The typical vendor pricing cited by staff was about $7,000 per school per year, with a group discount of about $30,000 for all six elementary schools or a multi‑year option at roughly $27,000 per year; staff said they were recommending a three‑year contract to align with the state review cycle and to limit long commitments in a fast‑changing technology market.

Rhonda Wallace told the board the district had satisfied the public‑review requirement: the demo was available for two weeks; it was posted in the district office and in local notices, and no public comments were submitted during that period. The presentation was informational only — staff asked for feedback as they enter negotiations with the vendor and decide on contract length.

Board members asked about frequency and equity. Tara Babula said every elementary student (K–5) receives computer‑science instruction through the district’s rotation model, typically 45 minutes once a week and in some cases twice. Teachers on the panel said accessibility features (multi‑language supports, assistive tech and customizable hints) made the product more usable for English learners and students with special needs. “This is something that all of our kids can benefit from, from the struggling to the high achievers,” said Adrienne Wiggins.

Superintendent Fealing (as listed in the meeting materials) confirmed the cost is already included in the district curriculum budget and that staff would proceed to negotiations with the vendor if trustees had no objections. No formal board action was taken; the item was listed on the agenda as discussion only.

The board did not vote on adoption during the meeting. Staff said they would return with contract details or adjustments after negotiations and asked trustees for feedback on contract length and district support plans.

Community and classroom leaders said they plan to monitor implementation progress through teacher collaborative meetings and the district’s Curriculum and Instruction teams.

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Fealing said roughly 10% of the bills filed in the session could affect education and highlighted a selection of measures under discussion: proposals tied to read‑by‑grade‑three rules and portfolio exemptions; bills addressing interscholastic athletics transfer and recruitment rules; legislation to codify protections on student information in immigration enforcement contexts; a competency‑based education proposal that would allow learning advancement based on demonstrated proficiency rather than seat time (the Carnegie unit); proposals to fund rural school capital projects (one bill proposed a $100 million appropriation for rural districts); and bills on universal free school meals that the fiscal office estimated could cost about $43 million per year statewide.

Fealing also summarized discussion around teacher licensure reciprocity, expansion of dual‑credit funding, and bills related to outdoor education grants and classroom supply funding. He warned trustees that the governor’s initial budget contained a relatively small per‑pupil increase that could mean redistributed funds across formula tiers (“waterfall” effects) and cited an example where some funding streams could decline even as others receive marginal increases.

Trustees asked clarifying questions about specific bills, including whether competency‑based proposals would apply K–12 and how state adoption and funding processes would affect district operations. Fealing and board members discussed the role of Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Nevada Association of School Superintendents and the district’s legislative contacts; Fealing noted NASB and the district’s lobbyist partners were active at the legislature and would provide updates.

No board action was required; the item was informational and intended to keep trustees apprised of bills that may require later district response or advocacy.

","Superintendent Fealing updated trustees on a range of bills in the 2025 Nevada Legislature that could affect district funding, assessments, competency‑based learning, school construction grants for rural districts and other K–12 issues; staff urged continued monitoring and noted the governor’s budget provided only small per‑pupil increases.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638896,"Carson High bowling team honored for state championship run; coaches and players highlight sportsmanship and scholarships",297,98000,395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2567712-26b28b820736e7992cc42709d4371451&start=98&end=395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2567712-26b28b820736e7992cc42709d4371451/thumbnail_98000.jpg","/articles/6638896/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Carson-High-bowling-team-honored-for-state-championship-run-coaches-and-players-highlight-sportsmanship-and-scholarships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638896-a865f197997dde46eccd46feabb2ebcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176061&Signature=XubMxDL8PynoGku-YXJZfNi068x8kEXpFYGApMfL9UeLz1NPwWh8fN8Yg3NMrQ7q0y~fi8ciMAFoY4EIWShh1o3DI9kdshw0XRlcqW7C9U5dEF~vkJ~ISitD8WavaqyAvoFMMp4ruO2gCb~K2Xt3w-xHo44L2Pl2KIT0doRmZVoGG2kVe3CpDvaUP60D~hOs9ge7pftor4817FDmX4uislQdUfbIFtLnBLmVWImJT53tosInxcxPAQ3QYO8xbBNoU9~VMK7GxzgF2XjMo9Q0wzjdfcN6YQQWaejLHvrgpcOYdC9jh2dksYC2I4Jn-iGFrubyEu6UZNq0yueD0TPPdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carson High School bowling team and coaches were recognized at the board meeting after an undefeated championship season in the High Desert Interscholastic Bowling Program.

Superintendent Billing opened the recognition by calling the program “a pretty good habit of excellence,” noting the team had won 18 of the past 22 championships. Coaches Ron Pasquale and Danny Dunbar and team representatives attended to accept the board’s thanks.

Coach remarks described the team’s approach to competition and classroom dedication. One coach said bowlers “put in at least 98, maybe 100 hours just on the lanes alone this year,” and praised the team’s sportsmanship: “not 1 negative word from 1 team member ever.” Another coach described a team mantra — “keep our word” — that players used to refocus after an early season hiccup.

Players present introduced themselves and shared season high games. Students named in public remarks included Jack Peterson (high game about 230), Emily Elzey (high game 244), and Caden Kemp (high game ~226); Hannah Glisson reported a high game of 182.

Board members noted the educational value the program provides. Trustee Peterson emphasized community volunteers who support the program, and Trustee Walker noted the scholarships available through the league. Superintendent Fealing and Trustee Varner said the program affords students scholarship opportunities and college exposure; the district reported that the team earned nearly $4,000 in scholarships and that the JV Bowlers of the Year each received $1,500 awards.

Coaches described the junior “King of the Hill” program as a national qualifier with college recruiters present and scholarship eligibility for participants. The board applauded the team and thanked parents, volunteers and coaches for their time.

","Carson High’s bowling team was recognized by the Carson City School District board after an undefeated championship run in the High Desert Interscholastic Bowling Program; coaches and students highlighted team sportsmanship and said the season produced nearly $4,000 in scholarships and individual JV awards of $1,500 each.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638899,"Carson City School District announces Gina Hoppe as new principal at Eagle Valley Middle School",132,824000,956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2567712-26b28b820736e7992cc42709d4371451&start=824&end=956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2567712-26b28b820736e7992cc42709d4371451/thumbnail_824000.jpg","/articles/6638899/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Carson-City-School-District-announces-Gina-Hoppe-as-new-principal-at-Eagle-Valley-Middle-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638899-dfe6028dae574f0684f174d10ff26540/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176061&Signature=ZZvk4AitU8J2ctW~-XZdVARu5AbzvdDMBS~L5yHjhFs2C2KpM3l2ju862A1KD5akQIB38OEuJsMCaX-zOWD7PpSI5wu~t2B0B0e-4w8VDUFWD8I5zGS0eb-u8BXRKyUV3jo1q~eAiyLvK2je0pWJjVaHIVtud~5h3AdvnRK0bK2xRrFKXc-NUkBjDr-GFjwE7d0mO0b7EY499aVLLhd--~-N62ESqlgwOcPcT6HxXyA479H5W4OLbGStiuck8Ulr2Qyqvlr7tmmqxVwt0OxTL1dzqvajh4WaBXlYRQAkc010hNCBUIycmG5b6sEbPsptKqHnIu3bbAJe7Bdf2l2ejA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Fealing introduced Gina Hoppe to trustees and attendees as the district’s selected principal for Eagle Valley Middle School.

Hoppe accepted the appointment during the meeting and thanked trustees and district leaders for the opportunity. “I am truly honored to accept this position as principal of Eagle Valley Middle School,” Hoppe said. She described the selection as “a little bittersweet” because she had served at her current school for roughly two decades and called colleagues there “family.” Hoppe thanked mentors identified in the meeting, including Mr. Brown and Dr. Connolly, and said she looked forward to working with Eagle Valley staff and the district.

Trustees congratulated Hoppe; Trustee Peterson and Trustee Walker both praised her work at her current site and expressed confidence in her leadership. Trustee Peterson noted that the district would miss current leadership at Fritch (as referenced in the meeting) and welcomed Hoppe to Eagle Valley.

Hoppe said she had spoken with Lee Connolly earlier in the day, who could not attend because of travel. The district did not state a formal transition date in the meeting; no board vote was recorded on the minutes presented during the public session. Staff said they will coordinate personnel and parent notifications and announce any transition timeline through district communications.

","The board and superintendent introduced Gina Hoppe as the district’s choice for principal of Eagle Valley Middle School. Hoppe accepted the position and thanked current mentors and colleagues; the transfer will leave her current school with a pending replacement.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638904,"Board names Silva Sharani & Associates LLC as district auditor for fiscal 2025",556,4960000,5516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2567712-26b28b820736e7992cc42709d4371451&start=4960&end=5516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2567712-26b28b820736e7992cc42709d4371451/thumbnail_4960000.jpg","/articles/6638904/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Board-names-Silva-Sharani-Associates-LLC-as-district-auditor-for-fiscal-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638904-6a709596bafcadf1427ee68895ec8c43/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176061&Signature=mRnBK2AKSO2FM9tJvdJ-tM9AhpXNuRYL~OiaM0G5hI22YpWY4j0N2DLm47fUWFwt3hbC6e7Jimn9cGQeCufYbbM4-~7LAXxAKJSL5BjeCj1XxgbcnkcGtbzf4tz~akxatG5toeOW3fa-qABA7BFhRmxWqZSIwYPTrWhkBe~WHuIR0IDfziKmJg0td37cNCBIyIwi9UYUMEMC~xp24T~JslluG7zmJTSURFYzAAfbnDSRLugzQ3KnXLjWiw3o8SMx-CZGatcHqqPp29tlntI-E6sB2jHm5ZqG7K0Q10PXfpqQzKgbrKaZpZlCuoFTfOulOcaE1t98mHLdIDOUG-ZNqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carson City School District Board of Trustees designated Silva Sharani & Associates LLC as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2025 in a vote during the meeting.

Superintendent Fealing told the board the designation is required annually by Nevada law (NRS 354.624). Silva Sharani — which staff said has audited the district for about a decade and performs audits for similarly sized Northern Nevada districts — proposed an engagement with a fee increase of about 4% to a not‑to‑exceed amount of $72,500. Fealing said the fee remains lower than audit fees the district paid to an earlier provider more than a decade ago.

Trustee Robert moved to approve Silva Sharani & Associates LLC as the auditor for fiscal year 2025 and Trustee Molly seconded. The board approved the designation by voice vote; the meeting record shows the motion carried and no dissent was recorded.

During discussion trustees asked about staffing and focus areas of the audit work. Fealing and staff described the audit timeline and Federal single‑audit steps, noting some audit components are mandated by GASB and federal grant rules and that preparation can be staff‑intensive. Fealing said the auditor generally has two to three people on site during fieldwork and that single‑audit testing of federal grants often occurs after fiscal year close.

Fealing added that the slight fee increase reflected increased audit requirements over time rather than dissatisfaction with the vendor. The board’s action was recorded as an approval; the agenda listed the item as “possible action” and trustees completed the vote during the meeting.

","The Carson City School District board designated Silva Sharani & Associates LLC as the district’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2025 in a voice vote; the firm’s fee was reported as an increase to $72,500 and staff said the amount is budgeted.","actionData","errors"]

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