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Carson City School District to discuss $12 million in new bonds to improve school facilities

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Aug. 24 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Items for discussion include new bonds, test results, upcoming events and more.

There will be a discussion and possible action on a resolution designated as the “2021 School Bond Resolution” which declares the necessity of taking on a bonded indebtedness on behalf of the district for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, and equipping school facilities in the district. The aggregate principal amount will not exceed $12 million.

A presentation will be held regarding the differences between school social workers and school guidance counselors, for discussion only.

A presentation will be held on the Civics Test Results for the Carson City School District Class of 2021.

A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the adoption of CCSD Test Procedures and Security Plan for the 2021-2022 School Year.

An annual review will be held regarding CCSD Policy and Regulation 543, Safe and Respectful Learning Environment Free from Bullying or Cyber-Bullying, for which no changes are proposed.

A discussion on proposed changes to CCSD Policy 303, Superintendent of Schools will be held on a first reading, with no action taking place.

Upcoming Activities and Events:

  • Thursday, September 2, 2021, Joint Meeting with the Board of Supervisors, Bob Crowell Board Room, Community Center, 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, September 6, 2021, Labor Day Holiday; No School
  • Thursday, September 16, 2021, Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Professional Development Center (PDC), Room 2
  • Wednesday, September 22, 2020, Community PLC, Carson High School, Library, 6:00 p.m.

To read the agenda in its entirety, click here.

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UPDATE 12:32PM Both lanes of Highway 50 are now open for travel following Thursday morning's fatal crash involving two pickups. One person is in custody. Impairment is suspected, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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UPDATE 10:54 AM: preliminary crash investigation shows the suspect vehicle crossed over the center lane line, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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UPDATE 9:21AM: One person has been arrested and impairment is suspected in a fatal crash that happened Thursday morning near Round Hill at Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. One person died in the crash that happened at around 7 a.m. The crash involved two pickups, with one of the vehicles hauling a trailer. There is around 150 feet of debris scattered across the entirety of the highway. Highway 50 remains closed.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol closed Highway 50 West Thursday morning due to a fatal vehicle crash near Round Hill in Douglas County at Lake Tahoe. Lanes are closed in both directions between Zephyr Cove and Elk Point. NHP says expect delays and avoid the area.

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