Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Auditors gave an unmodified opinion on FY25 financials while noting a repeat significant deficiency in segregation of duties; trustees unanimously approved the audited statements after a presentation of fund balances, debt activity and other highlights.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
To bolster recruitment, the board approved a revised package that includes a $2,000 new‑hire incentive for licensed teachers (with a two‑year commitment) and enhanced compensation emphasis for special‑education and other critical‑need positions; the motion passed unanimously.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
After discussion about instructional minutes, family impacts and state requirements, the board voted 5–2 to adopt Calendar Option B for 2026–28; two trustees opposed.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Parsons and staff presented recent research on K–3 technology, highlighting risks when screens displace handwriting and physical activity and recommending intentional, developmentally appropriate use and a 'paper‑first' emphasis; the item was informational and trustees requested follow‑up.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Churchill County Board approved most consent agenda items with edits to two policies, voted unanimously not to approve early retirement incentives for 2025–26, and entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations under NRS 288.22.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student leaders from Churchill County High School’s Hope Squad described peer-to-peer suicide prevention training, membership of about 20 students, planned assemblies and outreach, and requests for support with business cards and social media guidance.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Tim Parsons reported the district is running fewer buses (short on drivers), transporting about 1,300 students (down from about 1,500 last year), highlighted gains in state star ratings, and said the district is exploring a donor-funded Hazel Health telehealth pilot (~$17,000/year) to help reduce absences.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ally Fay, Churchill County FFA president and state Prepared Speaking champion, presented her state-winning speech to the board and answered trustees' questions about food labeling, farm-to-market producers and affordability ahead of the National FFA Convention.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district and the Regional Professional Development Program (RPDP) have begun a 17-session Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) cohort to develop teacher leaders and future administrators; course includes case study work, readings and potential district project opportunities.
Nevada / School Districts / CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Students from Churchill County High School presented their Hope Squad peer suicide-prevention program to the school board, described training and outreach plans and requested district support for business cards and social-media guidance.