Celeste D. Arnold

The meeting agenda covers organizational items including the Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and Land Acknowledgement, followed by dedicated public comment periods. Key discussion items involve the President's Report and Superintendent's Updates. The Board will review informational updates on 2025 School Designations (MRI/CSI/TSI/ATSI). The consent agenda includes possible approvals for 2026 School Year Transportation Documents, Private School Licensing Renewals and Initial License Requests, and the 2026 State Board of Education Meeting Calendar, in addition to approving minutes from previous meetings in July and August 2025. Substantive action items include discussion and possible action regarding the Read by Grade 3 Legislation Task Force updates and the designation of the i-Ready Assessment as the statewide literacy assessment. The Board will also review and reconsider exit age criteria for special education services for students under the Developmental Delay category, proposing an extension to seven years old. Several public hearings are scheduled to solicit comments on proposed regulations (LCB File Nos. R110-24, R111-24, R023-25, R094-24, R196-24, R137-23, R050-24) concerning various topics such as assessment criteria for deaf/blind/visually impaired children, eligibility for visual impairment services, gifted and talented standards, educational accreditation references, reading proficiency assessments, professional development training standards, and course rigor placement plans. Informational discussions are also scheduled regarding the NEPF summative evaluation data and the statutes governing educator licensure, including the Board's role in suspension or revocation.

The meeting agenda included initial procedures like the Call to Order and Public Comment sessions. Key discussions focused on the President's Report, which covered the reappointment of a member to the Commission for Innovation and Excellence in Education and updates from subcommittees. The Interim Superintendent's Report addressed Nevada Department of Education updates and the Request for Proposal timeline for the State Assessment System. The Board considered several items for action under the Consent Agenda, including private school license renewals, facility reports, and the adoption of revised Pre-Kindergarten Social Emotional Standards. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to the State Superintendent search, involving the review of candidate scores, finalization of interview protocols, and selection of candidates for formal interviews. Other action items included receiving an overview and potentially approving alternative assessments for the Read by Grade Three program, considering a policy agenda for legislative engagement, discussing the feasibility of a new Nevada-specific statewide assessment, and revisiting the Board's current vision and goals. The meeting also featured four public hearings scheduled to solicit comments regarding the possible adoption of proposed regulations concerning Career and Technical Education, Transition Services for Students with Disabilities, the Adult High School Program, and Residential Treatment for Certain Children.

The agenda for this meeting included procedural items such as roll call and public comments. Key discussions involved the introduction of the newly appointed Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jhone Ebert, and the recognition of the student representative's final meeting. The Superintendent's Report provided updates on several legislative bills (AB78, SB467, SB89, AB289, SB84) and the status of the ADA Resolution Agreement with the USDOE OCR. The consent agenda included possible approvals for appointing members to the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), appointments to the WestEd Board of Directors, approval of Revised Career and Technical Education Standards for Emergency Medical Technician, and approval of Work-Based Learning Programs for several districts. Other major discussion items focused on the 2019 State Plan to Improve Achievement of Pupils (STIP), a review to improve the accuracy of the NEPF and legislative updates, and reports regarding pupil-to-teacher ratio variances for Q2 FY19. There was also an informational presentation on the Perkins V: Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act.

The meeting agenda included several key items for discussion and potential action. Discussions covered the Superintendent's Report, including updates on the Teacher Advisory Cabinet (STAC) and the release from the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. The Board was scheduled to address the Election of Officers. A Public Hearing and possible adoption of proposed amendments to NAC 388 regarding special education and gifted and talented programs were planned. Further topics included presentations on Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, recommendations from the Teachers and Leaders Council (TLC) concerning evaluation ratings and rubrics, and establishing conditional priorities for the FY20-21 Great Teaching and Leading Fund. The agenda also included an update on the Nevada External Outcomes Evaluation and the new Online Processing for Applications and Licensure System (OPAL). Finally, possible action was scheduled regarding a report on variances to pupil-to-teacher ratios for elementary schools.

This document outlines Workforce Connections' goals and strategies to comply with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Southern Nevada's Workforce Development Area, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028. The plan aligns resources with the Nevada Unified State Plan to coordinate education, career training, and workforce development services, aiming for 'Full Employment for All Southern Nevadans'. Key focus areas include integrating the local workforce development system to support Nevada's key industry sectors, increasing skill levels, employment, earnings, and customer satisfaction, and utilizing strategic workforce assets to meet the changing economy's needs. It also emphasizes enhancing access to employment, training, education, and supportive services for eligible individuals, particularly those with barriers to employment, and strengthening linkages with economic development activities and unemployment insurance programs.