Nevada Department of Education

The subcommittee discussed the development of a draft briefing document intended for the legislature, outlining the Board's purpose, priorities, and alignment with department goals. Members provided feedback on the document's structure, including suggestions to incorporate specific NRS and NAC codes, and emphasized the need for stakeholder engagement. Additionally, the committee initiated a discussion on creating rubrics to evaluate future legislative policies.

The meeting held a series of workshops to discuss proposed regulatory changes. Key topics included updates to paraprofessional exam requirements due to provider changes, the implementation of Assembly Bill 335 provisions to support English learners through standardized definitions, extended high school enrollment for newcomers, and mandatory professional development for educators, and the establishment of a framework for fingerprinting and background checks for organizations providing work-based learning opportunities.

The Committee discussed the proposed modification and deletion of Records Disposition Authorizations (RDAs) for various agency-specific records retention schedules, including those for the Department of Administration, Nevada State Contractors Board, and Department of Human Services. Discussions also covered new, modified, and deleted RDAs for general records retention, specifically concerning voting-related records and property management asset files, building security, and vehicle records. Reports from the Nevada Department of Transportation regarding audit records, land use agreements, and condemnation records were also reviewed.

The board meeting agenda includes the approval of school expenditures, the FY 27 Health Insurance Plan, and various technology and curriculum purchases. Additionally, the board will discuss and approve speech therapy contracts, the annual audit company contract, and a lease renewal for the middle school campus. Financial and facilities updates, the 2026-27 meeting schedule, and investment updates will be provided. Further discussion items cover office remodeling designs, service contract renewals for back office and janitorial services, budget amendments, student handbook updates, and potential property acquisitions. The board will also handle the election of directors and officers and conduct the Executive Director's annual performance review.

The board discussed several curriculum adoption materials for secondary schools, including Spanish and Psychology textbooks for the upcoming school year. Policy and regulation changes regarding elementary school recess were reviewed. Updates were provided on the District's partnership with Edustaff for substitute staffing services, and metrics for measuring the Superintendent's goals for the calendar year were presented. The board also considered the potential cancellation of two upcoming school board meetings and reviewed administrative and staff updates, including employment actions and leave requests.