Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 17/10/2025It’s that time of year again! ☀️ #SunYouthForum #TheKidsAreSoSmart 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 16/10/2025CCSD's school start time survey closes tomorrow. The district is considering a districtwide shift of all start times by 30 minutes for the 2026–2027 school year. www.surveymonkey.com/r/C6P2DVYsurveymonkey.comSchool Start Time SurveyTake this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 07/10/2025CCSD has faced multiple traffic incidents recently involving students near school, school buses or both. On Friday, a boy, 12, was hit by an alleged drunk driver while walking to Smith MS. He died today. Today, buses hit a student near Lied MS and an adult in NLV. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Gov. Lombardo has named Victor Wakefield as the new state superintendent of schools. He is a TFA executive who spent several years as the ED of TFA-Las Vegas. Also served as a Guinn fellow and a state board of education member. He begins on 10/27. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025The contract passed unanimously. Now there will be a joint CCSD-CCEA press conference. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025As I also reported last year, the two-tiered pay scale upset veterans. lasvegassun.com/news/2024/ja...lasvegassun.comCCSD’s new pay scales leave veteran teachers feeling undervaluedTeachers who are new to CCSD — whether freshly minted college graduates or seasoned professionals from outside the district — will be walking on at wages that may be tens of thousands ... 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025As I reported last February, JV didn’t support a lookback because he said it would disproportionately benefit white, suburban teachers. He didn’t give the details on how he reached this conclusion. 100
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025You may recall that CCEA didn’t always want a lookback. lasvegassun.com/news/2024/fe...lasvegassun.comRace-based remark by union leader fuels teacher pay controversyThe head of the teachers union in the Clark County School District said he didn’t support a revised pay scale that would have better recognized veteran teachers’ education and experience because those... 100
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Eligible teachers who didn’t get an adjustment either year because of lack of funds will get one in 27-28. That’s outside the window of this contract, but the contract says both parties agree to lobby in Carson City for funding to continue the lookbacks . 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Adjustments for eligible teachers will be by district seniority. Up to $10M will be set aside for this in the current school year. Lookbacks will repeat in 2027, subject to available funds. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Highlights of the lookback 🔵 district will have sole discretion to determine how many lookbacks 🔵 teachers impacted by 2022 start pay adjustment and 2024 new hire salary table may request a review 🔵 CCEA will receive and review applications 🔵 determinations are final 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Here is the “hard-to-fill” section. This received legislative support in the most recent session. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 20/08/2025The school board is about to vote on the new contract with CCEA. Highlights include incentives for teachers filling “hard-to-fill” positions and a “Salary Review and Adjustment Process” (a lookback) to address salary compaction. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Incoming CCSD CFO Justin Dayhoff is ready to come west. 001
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 10/06/2025SB428 wasn't an edu bill per se, but its clarifications on electeds living in their districts would have applied to school boards. CCSD has recent experience with this. Had bipartisan support (42-0 Assembly, 14-7 Senate), but gov vetoed it to protect home addresses. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 10/06/2025AB217 had bipartisan support, passing 31-11 (Assembly) and 14-6-1 (Senate). In a related matter, AJR9 passed (with less bipartisan support) urging Congress to bar federal immigration agents from entering schools and churches to enforce immigration laws. www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/RE...leg.state.nv.usAJR9 VotesThe Nevada Legislature's site for finding and tracking bills, bill draft requests, and budgets from 2011 forward. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 10/06/2025AB217: *Risks legal confusion between state, feds. Rigid language doesn't account for exceptions (i.e., exigent circumstances). *"As written, it applies 24/7, effectively transforming school grounds into sanctuary zones at all times." *Burden on school staff. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Now at 56 total vetoes, with 4 relating directly to K-12. A new no to: AB 217: prohibited public schools from granting access to facilities or sharing student or family information with authorities investigating federal immigration cases without a court order or warrant. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Vote splits on these three bills AB155: 26-16 Assembly, 16-4-1 Senate (some bipartisan support) AB205: 27-15 Assembly, 13-8 Senate (party lines) AB455: 32-9-1 Assembly, 14-7 (bipartisan support) 100
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 06/06/2025AB445: *Vague and overly broad language. "Good faith" is not defined. *Undermines "existing and appropriate" oversight mechanisms, like school boards and parents. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 06/06/2025*Opt-in ensures parents are "fully informed about the content" of sex ed classes *Opt-in respects "diverse values held by families across the state and promotes trust 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Still at 33 total vetoes (deadline is 6/13?) We have all those vetoes' explanations now, though. On ed: AB155: *Nothing currently keeping unions from bringing up class sizes during bargaining *Could create need for new schools, bus routes and hiring, leading to legal liability 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 05/06/2025In White Pine, which is first in line for these proposed funds: they have the highest sales taxes outside of Clark and Washoe. And they do have a dispensary. It's called Tsaa Nesunkwa. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Sun editorial: We applaud the Legislature for its compassion and foresight, and encourage Lombardo to join his colleagues by signing AB 224 and ensuring that no child is left to learn in conditions unworthy of this state’s promise. lasvegassun.com/news/2025/ju...lasvegassun.comAll Nevada students deserve access to safe, modern school facilitiesWith the passage of Assembly Bill 224, the Nevada Legislature has taken a long-overdue step toward addressing one of the state’s most pressing and overlooked crises: the crumbling condition of public ... 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Ely has light at the end of the tunnel. "They have tried everything they can. This was like the last-ditch effort for those kids." Other rurals stand to benefit, too. The bill awaits Lombardo's signature. lasvegassun.com/news/2025/ju...lasvegassun.comNevada lawmakers OK lifeline for crumbling schools in rural districtsLegislation to help repair or replace deteriorating schools in rural Nevada counties is awaiting the governor’s signature. 130
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Tracking vetoes as they post. As of today, 3 of 33 are ed-related: AB155: made class size subject to bargaining AB205: made sex ed opt-out AB445: made (school and public) library staff immune from liability for providing access to materials. 1 of 2 anti-book ban bills. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Lombardo's end-of-session statement touts education accountability reforms. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 03/06/2025A new funding mechanism to rebuild and renovate crumbling rural schools passes the Senate. It now goes to the governor's desk. 011
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 23/05/2025AB224, which would allow state bond proceeds to support replacing rural schools in serious disrepair, finally gets a W&M hearing tomorrow. 020
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 23/05/2025High school grad season is upon us. Let’s go, Mater East! 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 22/05/2025High school graduations begin on Friday. Here's what not to bring- specifically for the Orleans but it's good to keep in mind that all venues may have similar restrictions. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Vegas kids are cool, Friday edition: Las Vegas HS still publishes a print newspaper! 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Vegas kids are cool, Thursday edition: Sierra Vista HS deejay club showing their skills at the airport during EDC weekend. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 14/05/2025The governor's big ed bill has landed. AB584 www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/RE...leg.state.nv.usAB584 TextThe Nevada Legislature's site for finding and tracking bills, bill draft requests, and budgets from 2011 forward. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Gov. Lombardo is not happy about the K-12 joint subcommittee decision to not apply a proposed SB231-type extension to charter teachers. The original bill also excluded charter educators. 011
Reposted by Hillary DavisNevada State Education Association @nsea.bsky.social · 02/05/2025The Economic Forum reduced their December projections by over $170M. Today’s depressing economic outlook underscores exactly why Nevada lawmakers must #PassThePlan to fully fund our public schools and reject giveaways that divert public dollars to private interests like Hollywood. #NVLegnsea-nv.orgPress Release: It's a Rainy Day in Nevada...Again | Nevada State Education Association(Carson City, Nevada) — Today, the Economic Forum reduced their December projections by over $170 million. 132
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Rep. Titus' thoughts on today's Economic Forum. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 30/04/2025An SPTA at Red Rock Elementary has been arrested on charges related to child abuse and battery. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Sen Majority Leader Cannizzaro's big ed bill dropped today. SB460, the Education through Accountability, Transparency and Efficiency (EDUCATE) Act, is 167 pages and carries a $317M price tag- $250M of that is extending the SB231 raises www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/RE...leg.state.nv.usSB460 TextThe Nevada Legislature's site for finding and tracking bills, bill draft requests, and budgets from 2011 forward. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 28/04/2025NDE has a survey for input on the next state supt. The questions are short essay-style and ask what experiences, skills and qualities the superintendent should have: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c70f0...app.smartsheet.com 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Reviewing the proposed contracts for Supt Ebert's chosen deputies. Deputy Supts Jesse Welsh (Teaching & Learning) and Felicia Gonzales (Business Operations) have the same terms- at-will employees, earning $260K/yr. If OK'd, Welsh begins on 5/2, Gonzales on 4/28. 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 17/04/2025This passed on not-quite party lines. All of the yeas were Dems and all but one of the nays were Reps. The one Dem nay was CCEA member Reuben D'Silva, who is also the only one of 5 educators in the Assembly to vote against the bill. 031
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Ebert tells me that she hopes to have a new CFO in place within a few weeks. 000
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 17/04/2025CCSD cabinet hires up for board OK next week: Jesse Welsh (a recent supt finalist with lots of CCSD experience) for Deputy Supt of Teaching & Learning, and Felicia Gonzales (a deputy under Ebert at NDE and also a CCSD veteran) for Deputy Supt of Biz Ops. 110
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 16/04/2025NDE honors Elaine Wynn, who was a longtime member of the state board of education. 021
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Predecessor Jesus Jara made $395k as of his most recent contract extension, which was approved in Oct. 2022. 000
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 10/04/2025BLM will stay until 4/17 (Thursday) and receive a payout of accrued sick and vacation leave. go.boarddocs.com/nv/ccsdlv/Bo...go.boarddocs.com 100
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Jhone Ebert's contract: Starts on April 14 (Monday), $385,000/year, good for 4 years. Board votes on it this evening. go.boarddocs.com/nv/ccsdlv/Bo...go.boarddocs.com 101
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Also on Thursday, CCSD may amend the interim supt's contract to allow for a transition period with the incoming supt. (reference material TBD) 010
Hillary Davis @hillarylvsun.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Incoming CCSD Supt Ebert's contract is on the 4/10 trustee agenda, but the proposed contract itself isn't attached. Related: trustees picked an outside atty last night to negotiate the contract (their current atty is also district general counsel, creating a conflict of interest) 110
