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Trustee Dominguez asks how can he rebuild trust/relationship w/ staff. Welsh says there needs to be opportunity to hear staff feedback and regular meetings with different district groups.

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On to Qs. Trustee Biassotti asks what is the main reason behind profiency rates misalignment w/ grad rates. Welsh advocates ensuring advance coursework is available to all students.

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He notes HS grad rates, new board and appointed trustees as strengths, but cites weakness such as the Lundy ES closure, using fed funds for teacher recruitment at vacation destinations.

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The next supt candidate, Jesse Welsh, is up. Like Anzalone, he also has history at CCSD.

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Other ideas Anzalone hopes to bring to CCSD from his Wash. school district include -a supt budget committee so "it's not just falling on a CFO, or it's not just falling on a superintendent, or the board" -alignment among feeder schools -program to help students entering kinder

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Trustee Stevens Esparza-Stoffregen asks for his financial plan for district. Anzalone says he wants to look at the budget and see if there's areas where they can trim, particularly at the central office level "because my goal is to bring you a balanced budget."

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Anzalone said he sees himself as an additional board member. His board prez was supportive of his application and said he'd be crazy not to do it.

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Trustees Dominguez and Satori ask him about what he would do rebuild relationship with staff and how he works with his current board. He says that starts with SOTs and working w/ committees.

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And now Qs from trustees. 1st up, Trustee Isaac Barron. He asks what would the 1st 100 days w/ him would look like. Anzalone says he will be at school and the Legislature. He says because he is from CCSD, he doesn't need full 100 days to learn about the district

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He notes CCSD's starting teacher salary as a strengthen, but notes a lack of trust & transparency, disparities in the salary schedule as weaknesses.

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You can watch the livestream of the interviews here: youtube.com/watch?v=dD4M... As a reminder, only 2/4 candidates will be interviewed today. The second half will be up tomorrow, same time, 5 p.m.

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"Our staff and students cannot afford delays and it's time to get to work," he said. Anzalone said this job would not be a stepping stone for him. "This is my last stop."

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CCSD's superintendent candidate interviews are now underway. First up on the list is John Anzalone. He recalls coming to the board room 30 years ago as a Chaparral HS student. He tells the board returning to CCSD feels like home, and say he understand the landscape and urgency

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"(The results) point to the importance of maintaining an unflinching focus on how we ensure our time with our students and our resources are aligned to research-based practices to achieve student success," she said in a Wed statement.

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NV State Supt of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert celebrated that NV was one of 13 states to post higher average student scores in grade 4 math in 2024 when compared to 2022, but note that other results are sobering.

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Clark County eighth graders saw drops in their average reading and math scores, by 5 points and 4 points respectively.

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Clark County saw an increase in fourth graders performing at or above basic, proficient and advanced reading and math levels.

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In Clark County, fourth grade students’ average math score for 2024, 231, increased by 6 points from 2022, but still lags behind its 2019 level by 4 points. There was no significant change in their average reading score.

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In contrast, NV eighth graders' average reading and math scores both declined from 2022, and were not on par with the nationwide averages.

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In Nevada, 4th-grade students’ average reading score for 2024, 213, wasn’t significantly different from the nationwide average score or their 2022 average. Their average 2024 math score, 233, increased from 2022 by 4 points, but was lower than the national average score of 237.

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Results from the nation’s report card or NAEP are out. Here’s how students nationwide and in Nevada did. The headline: There are some signs of improvement, but for the most part, reading and math results for 4th- and 8th-grade student are still below their pre-pandemic levels.

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By the time that Omari Mangram, a military brat, transferred to Legacy High School in North Las Vegas, he had social anxiety and just wanted to do the bare minimum. But that changed after he went through the Jobs for America’s Graduates Nevada program. thenevadaindependent.com/article/from...

From resumes to rental applications, nonprofit preps students for life after high school - The Nevada Independent

A nonprofit is working to motivate Nevada students to graduate high school and prepare them for college or the workforce.

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

"Per their General Orders, CCSDPD officers are not responsible for and do not enforce federal civil immigration laws," the district states.

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

"Should any law enforcement officer or government agent appear at one of our schools, staff should verify their identity (e.g., ask for identification) and ask for the reason for the visit," the district states.

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

In a new statement related Prez Trump giving federal immigration agencies the green light to make arrests at schools, CCSD said it doesn't check any student’s immigration status and is not responsible for enforcing federal immigration law.

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The board also re-elected Beth Smith as the board's president and Adam Mayberry as the board's vice president. Trustee Alex Woodley was elected as the board's clerk.

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The Washoe County School Board has appointed retired Reno police officer and former Pyramid Lake Tribal Council chairman James "JJ" Phoenix to the District C seat previously held by now Sparks City Councilman Joe Rodriguez.

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tabitha_mueller @tabithamueller.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

A spokesperson for Gov. Joe Lombardo confirmed to @thenvindy.bsky.social that Lombardo will join other governors for a dinner with President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida. More on the dinner from @politico.com: www.politico.com/live-updates...

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Republican governors head to Mar-a-Lago

It's a chance for them to reaffirm their loyalty — the biggest currency in Trump world.

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

New CCSD Trustee Lydia Dominguez, an ex-M4L member, a Power2Parent leader and a Galena HS athlete are among the members of NV Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony's task force on women's sports.

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The Nevada Independent @thenvindy.com · 26/12/2024

Superintendent Pam Teel has much to be proud of as she wraps up the final days of her 29 years spent as an educator at the Lincoln County School District. Read about here career here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/reti...

Retiring superintendent reflects on 29 years at Lincoln County schools - The Nevada Independent

Superintendent Pam Teel said her dedication to making sure all students receive the education they deserve and the support they need to bring out their potential has helped keep her in the district fo...

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The Nevada Independent @thenvindy.com · 23/12/2024

As states across the nation grapple with a highly contagious strain of bird flu infecting livestock and poultry facilities, Nevada has thus far remained largely safe from infection, although a first case was discovered this month. Read the full story here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy...

Indy Explains: How bird flu is affecting Nevada - The Nevada Independent

The rampant spread of bird flu has led to increasing commercial egg prices, a declaration of emergency in a neighboring state and extra safety precautions in Nevada.

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

ICYMI: Yesterday, NV's top Senate Dem announced a sweeping K-12 edu bill which includes 🍎 funding universal pre-K 🍎 continuing $500M fund for educator raises 🍎 Adding accountability measures for districts (looking at you, CCSD), charters and privates thenevadaindependent.com/article/top-...

Top Nevada Senate Democrat proposes universal pre-K, continued teacher raises - The Nevada Independent

Though the proposed legislation will likely have a more than $500 million price tag, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro said it should save the state money in the future and lead to better acade...

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Sharon Lurye @sharonlurye.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

AP just posted jobs for the following positions: - Mississippi Videojournalist - Indiana Videojournalist - Vermont Videojournalist - Rhode Island General Assignment Reporter - Egypt News Director - South Dakota General Assignment Reporter - Delaware Videojournalist #journalismjobs

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

The menu is extremely affordable and as a bonus, the restaurant has a great view of the Strip (not seen here because I was too busy stuffing my face to take a photo of the view).

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Rocio Hernandez @rociohdz.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Today's Indy Education newsletter ate and left no crumbs. No, but seriously had such a fun time checking out SECTA's culinary program & student restaurant. If you haven't been the food and service are outstanding. thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy...