The Lyon County School District Board of Trustees voted on Oct. 28 to adopt two new policies allowing students to earn elective credit for supervised outdoor recreation and community service, and approved several updates to existing policies governing safe learning environments and outside-agency services.

The district’s proposed outdoor recreation policy (IKD) implements changes in state law (changes to NRS 389 enacted in the 2025 legislative session and passed as AB 501) that allow local districts to grant elective credit for outdoor activities. Executive Director of Education Services Jim Giannotti explained the policy creates an application and approval process at the school level, requires administrative oversight and documentation, and directs administration to report annually on the number of students and credits approved. The board approved IKD on its first reading by a 6–1 vote; Trustee Parsons recorded the lone vote against the measure.

A companion policy to recognize community service for elective credit (IKDA) was presented in substantially similar form. The statute allows for up to one credit for community service under NRS 389. Giannotti said the district will require applications and administrative approval and will capture the activity counts for an annual report to the board. The board approved the IKDA policy on first reading; the motion included language directing administration to return an annual summary to the board at the June meeting.

The board also approved revisions to the district’s safe and respectful learning environment policy (JFCC) and to policy IICE, which governs services provided to students by outside individuals, agencies or organizations. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Stacy Cooper said the JFCC edits reflect legal counsel (Poolpack) recommendations and legislative updates and align complaint procedures. Director of Special Services Rachel Stewart said IICE was updated to strengthen vetting, require a memorandum of agreement and general comprehensive liability insurance for outside providers and align background check expectations with NRS requirements.

Finally, three employment‑related policies (GAC confidential information, GBB fair employment practices and GBBC employee payroll) were presented for a second and final reading and approved without discussion.

Trustees said they intend to monitor implementation and receive the annual reports requested in the new policies during the June consent agenda.