Churchill County School Board reviews suicide prevention regulations and sets meeting for June 16

The Churchill County School District held a Zoom meeting on May 29, 2025, focusing on key educational policies and future planning. The meeting began with a discussion on professional development for staff, particularly in the area of suicide prevention. The district is recognized as a pilot school for implementing a staff regulation on this critical issue, and Emma, a designated professional, will provide training for teachers despite budgetary constraints.

The board reviewed two new regulations related to suicide prevention: Regulation 7,200, which addresses staff intervention and postvention, and Regulation 7,200.1, which focuses on student intervention. The board confirmed that staff and students would receive education on suicide prevention twice a year, as previously agreed.

Public comments were invited, but no members of the public chose to speak. The board then moved to discuss future agenda items. Trustee McFadden reported no new requests, while Trustee Blakey inquired about the possibility of a midterm review of policies, suggesting it could be included in an upcoming workshop.

Trustee Bullock raised a question regarding a change in the meeting schedule for the following month, confirming that the meeting would indeed take place on a Thursday. The board discussed scheduling the next agenda-setting meeting, aiming for June 16, 2025, at 4:15 PM, after confirming availability among members.

The meeting concluded with a motion to enter a closed session to discuss negotiations and strategies concerning various educational associations, which was unanimously approved by the board. The session will focus on matters related to the Churchill County Administrators Association, the Churchill County Education Association, and the Nevada Classified School Employees Association.