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Washoe trustees approve conditional restart for Encompass Academy after three 1-star ratings
Summary
The Washoe County School District board approved a restart under a new charter contract for Encompass Academy with conditions that include a diagnostic needs assessment, an independently procured academic consultant, stakeholder outreach within 14 calendar days, and a January 30 deadline to meet restart conditions.
Trustee Dr. Nicolette moved and the board approved a conditional restart for Encompass Academy on Nov. 18, 2025, requiring the school to complete a diagnostic review, procure an academic consultant, provide stakeholder communication and meet conditions by Jan. 30, 2026.
District staff told trustees the action was required under Nevada law after three consecutive 1-star ratings under NRS 388A.300. Laura Davidson, the district's director of research and evaluation, told the board that Encompass serves a high-risk population — 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and its special-education…
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