Board approves new CFO, chief community engagement officer, ratifies warrants and adopts two regulations

The Clark County School District board of trustees on June 12 took a series of formal actions including hiring two senior administrators, ratifying district warrants and approving revisions to two district regulations.

Employment: The board approved an employment agreement for Justin Dayhoff to serve as the district’s chief financial officer and voted to employ Kirsten Cyr as chief community engagement officer. Superintendent Ebert said both candidates underwent multi‑stage screening, references and background checks; she described Dayhoff as having experience in a large school district and a background managing multibillion‑dollar budgets. The CFO employment agreement was approved by board vote (recorded as 7–0); the community engagement officer contract also passed 7–0.

Warrants: Trustee Henry read the bills payable transmittal and board memorandum (20‑24‑25). The board ratified warrants totaling $294,215,651.06 as presented on the consent agenda; trustees approved the consent agenda, which included the warrants, by recorded vote earlier in the meeting.

Regulations: The board approved notice‑of‑intent revisions to Regulation 51.51 (physical examination, immunization and diagnostic programs) and to Regulation 51.56 (automated external defibrillators, AEDs). Staff said the 51.51 updates align language with current Nevada law and updated agency names (for example, Southern Nevada Health District) and that the AED regulation language was revised to conform with the recently passed state law AB 454, which requires an AED plan at sites with high school students. Board members were told the updates are meant to reflect current law and practice; both regulatory revisions were approved by the board (Regulation 51.51 passed 7–0; Regulation 51.56 passed 6–0 in the recorded vote).

What the changes mean: Staff said Regulation 51.56 includes a minimum requirement that schools with high school students and district locations designated by the superintendent must have at least one AED, with additional devices depending on facility size. The regulation requires site administrators to submit an annual AED plan noting AHA‑trained personnel and emergency communication measures. Staff said many district sites already have AEDs and training and that some one‑time and recurring expenses (replacement pads, batteries, training) are budget considerations.

Where it goes next: Employment agreements and regulatory revisions take effect according to the start dates in the agreements or regulatory timelines; the CFO was described as ready to relocate and begin as soon as the board confirmed hiring. The AED regulation update implements state law requirements, and staff said they will account for maintenance and training in district budgets. Trustees and staff emphasized transparency in hiring and the need to align department organization charts and communications as the new chief community engagement officer begins.

Votes at a glance (selected items): - Ratify warrants (board memorandum 20‑24‑25): $294,215,651.06 — approved on consent. - Employment agreement, Justin Dayhoff, Chief Financial Officer (agenda item 3.02) — motion to approve carried 7–0. - Employment agreement, Kirsten Cyr, Chief Community Engagement Officer (agenda item 3.03) — motion to approve carried 7–0. - Regulation 51.51 (physical exam, immunization) notice of intent (agenda item 3.04) — motion to accept revisions carried 7–0. - Regulation 51.56 (AEDs) notice of intent (agenda item 3.05) — motion to accept revisions carried 6–0 (recorded during meeting).