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Resident raises racial‑equity concerns during NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT public comment
Summary
During public comment, Mr. Hodge told the board he was concerned about racial prejudice in local schools, saying some Black students commute to Las Vegas or are homeschooled and questioning the number of Black teachers and student preparedness.
Mr. Hodge used the meeting’s public‑comment period to raise concerns about racial prejudice in the district’s schools, saying some Black students “either commute to Las Vegas schools or are homeschooled” and questioning district staffing and student preparedness. His remarks asked the board to revisit past discussions because he perceived a lack of follow‑up.
Board minutes record the comment but do not show a formal board response or a commitment to a specific follow‑up action during the meeting. The comment was made during the opening public‑comment period and is recorded in the official minutes as part of general public input.
