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CCSD Region 1 superintendent reports declines in chronic absenteeism, highlights school successes in North Las Vegas
Summary
Clark County School District Region 1 Superintendent Lindsay Tomlinson briefed the North Las Vegas City Council on student safety perceptions, chronic absenteeism improvements, staffing progress and school highlights across North Las Vegas; the presentation was for discussion only and required no council action.
Clark County School District Region 1 Superintendent Lindsay Tomlinson briefed the North Las Vegas City Council on Sept. 3 about school openings, student safety perceptions, falling chronic absenteeism and local school achievements in North Las Vegas.
Tomlinson told the council the district is seeing a downward trend in chronic absenteeism — from 41.8% three years ago to 34.3% most recently — and said the district is prioritizing early interventions, family engagement and community partnerships to sustain the trend. She also reported mixed results on student perceptions of safety: elementary responses were slightly down over three years, middle school perceptions rose, and high school students’ positive safety responses increased notably from 69.7% to 78% in the period reviewed.
Tomlinson said the district is using MTSS (Multi‑Tiered System of Supports) and PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) strategies to address student behavior and social‑emotional needs, and that two North Las Vegas middle schools (Cram and Findlay) are being supported with tiered resources to reduce exclusionary discipline. She acknowledged disparities in removals from instruction for students eligible for special education and Black/African American students and said the district is targeting supports to address those gaps.
On staffing, Tomlinson said hiring improved ahead of the school year and that as of Aug. 25 there were 69 teacher vacancies across North Las Vegas schools; principals are using long‑term substitutes where necessary and HR recruitment remains active to fill licensed positions. She highlighted several local school successes and grants, including MTSS recognition for Tom Williams Elementary and attendance improvements at McCall Elementary.
Tomlinson and principals who spoke emphasized community partnerships — including donations from Amazon and work with local nonprofits — and the district’s Bridal Future Walks outreach program to reengage students and families. The presentation was a discussion item; no city action was required.
