The Elko County School District Board of Trustees voted not to approve employee requests to purchase retirement service credit at its Feb. 3 meeting, citing current district finances; a public budget workshop and board meeting are scheduled for Feb. 17.
The Elko County School District reported planned bids for the Wells High School gym roof and a mechanical upgrade at Jackpot High School, progress on the Owyhee project, and a Flagview boiler failure that closed school for a day; a public budget workshop will precede the Feb. 17 board meeting.
At its Feb. 3 meeting in Spring Creek the Elko County School District recognized student leaders and teachers and received a CTE update showing roughly 600 middle school and 2,000 high school students enrolled in CTE pathways, which the district said correlate with graduation rates 'higher than 95 percent.'
Trustees conditionally awarded a $2.42 million bid for the Grammar No.2 boiler replacement (plus a $726,741 alternate) and gave permission to solicit bids for a Wells High School gym reroof estimated at $550,000; trustees debated timing amid consolidation and budget uncertainty.
Annie Hicks of the Northeastern Nevada RPDP summarized programs provided at no charge to districts, including RISE mentoring, a Math Academy linked to a reported 12% MAP gain for participating students, and a Hope Cadre leadership cohort; board members sought capacity and sustainment details.
Superintendent Anderson warned of sustained financial pressure and the district paused middle‑school intramurals while the board weighs larger staffing and consolidation options; trustees and public contributors stressed transparency and the limits of capital versus operating funds.
District grants for FY26 were presented at about $13.9 million; staff highlighted an in‑house board‑certified behavioral analyst (BCBA), expansion of 21st Century after‑school programming, and ELITE alternative education increases in completions.
At its Jan. 6 meeting the Elko County School District appointed new board officers, approved school calendars for the next two years (Option C), accepted bargaining notices from employee groups and held a first reading of revisions to policy JDEA on 'habitual disciplinary problem' designations.
Superintendent presented two proposed calendars, trustees discussed the placement of a professional-development day after winter break, and the board approved both 2026–27 and 2027–28 calendars by voice vote.
New nursing coordinator presented counts of students with chronic conditions, screening totals, and health-program partnerships. Trustees asked where costs for stock epinephrine and other supplies are budgeted amid broader district budget concerns.