Board of Trustees
School finances the topic at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 2:04amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Superintendent of Schools Andrew Feuling. Having served as the district's chief financial officer for eight years prior to taking over the top job, he has a detailed understanding of where the available revenue covers the cost of state mandates and where it doesn't. Exactly where the money and the mandates need to be brought into harmony will be addressed in Part Two of the Superintendent's PowerPoint presentation.
Carson Librarian to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 11:36amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Librarian Joy Holt, who assumed the position on October 1st after serving several months as acting director. Her predecessor, Tod Colegrove, is now dean of the Albertsons Library at Boise State.
School board candidate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 7:11amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lupe Ramirez, District 1 candidate for reelection to the Carson City School District Board of Trustees. Lupe currently serves as board Secretary and the board's designated representative to the Student Attendance Review Board and Partnership Carson City. She also serves as the board's liaison with Seeliger Elementary School and Carson High School.
Clerk-Recorder candidate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 11:40pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon be Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, candidate for Carson City Clerk-Recorder. She represented District 3 on the Carson City School District Board of Trustees twice, from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2009 to present.
School board candidate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/29/2022 - 5:53amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lupe Ramirez, District 1 candidate for reelection to the Carson City School District Board of Trustees. Lupe currently serves as board Secretary and the board's designated representative to the Student Attendance Review Board and Partnership Carson City. She also serves as the board's liaison with Seeliger Elementary School and Carson High School.
Clerk-Recorder candidate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/22/2022 - 12:55amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon be Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, candidate for Carson City Clerk-Recorder. She represented District 3 on the Carson City School District Board of Trustees twice, from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2009 to present. Prior to the main event, Henderson mayor and Lt Governor candidate Debra March, who will be present as part of a campaign swing through the northern counties, will be afforded an opportunity to introduce herself and say a few words.
Carson City school board president to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/29/2021 - 1:07amJoe Cacioppo, District 7 representative and president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees, will speak via Zoom at Monday's Democratic luncheon. He will provide an update on the issues faced by the board since he last spoke at a meeting of the Central Committee as a candidate for re-election this time last year. He is now in the first year of his third four year term.
Carson City School Board to discuss policy changes, ACT test scores, teacher recognitions, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 12:04pmThe next Carson City School District board of trustees meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Robert “Bob” Crowell Board Room at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items to be discussed include policy changes, ACT test scores, teacher recognitions, and more.
Carson City Schools Foundation video provides donor and contribution information
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 8:50amWith the start of the new semester, the Carson City Schools Foundation (CCSF) is rolling out a new video with more detailed information about how it uses the money donated to the organization and how contributions are made.
New leadership roles for Carson City School Board, re-elected sworn in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:04pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce new leadership roles for the School Board of Trustees. At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 11, Joe Cacioppo, District 7, was named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.
Carson City School Board to hold first meeting of 2021 tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:53amThe next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Theater within the Carson City Community Center.
Carson City School District reminder: 3-6th grade to return to in-person learning Jan. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 10:15amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, all third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students may begin attending their zoned school for in-person, on-campus instruction, four days a week, Tuesdays through Fridays.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
In-Person Learning to be Offered to Carson City 3rd to 6th Graders Beginning in January
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 10:55amDuring a special session last night, the Carson City School District School Board of Trustees voted unanimously to offer in-person, on-campus instruction for third to sixth graders, four days a week, Tuesdays through Fridays. The first official day of this more traditional education model will begin Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. The district previously announced a return to 4-days-per-week, in-person learning for Pre-K to second grade students Oct. 20, 2020.
Investigation of library’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ statement finds Douglas County librarian did not violate policy; report says increased communication necessary
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 10:20amAn outside investigator found no policy violations but room for improved communication after reviewing events surrounding a rural Nevada library’s draft diversity statement that drew the county sheriff’s ire and sparked protests and national media attention.
Nine Carson City area student winners announced for American Citizen Essay Contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 9:38amThe Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 19th Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner will be recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24, and will received the following cash prizes: First Place: $80, Second Place: $30 and Third Place: $15. Grade level winners include the following.
Carson City Schools Foundation awards various grants to support students and educators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 9:10amThe Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Fall 2020. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, the foundation awarded $200 mini-grants as well as up to $2,000 grants for a department, school or grade-level projects.
Nevada Association of School Boards presents awards to Lyon County School District leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 5:24pmLyon County School District has come away with four of the Nevada Association of School Boards 2020 Awards. Josh Wiley, rock-star teacher at Silver Stage Middle School, is recognized as the Innovative Educator of the Year.
Celebration of Life for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell to be live-streamed due to COVID concerns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 7:57amUPDATE: On Wednesday, by executive order, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell, whose memorial is being held Thursday.
Parent representatives needed for Carson City School District Family Life Committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 7:40amThe Carson City School District is seeking two (2) more applications from parents to serve as members on the district’s Family Life Committee.
Carson City School Board to discuss test procedures, security plan, parent dashboard and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:10amThe Carson City School Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. The board will take up a number of items, including possible adoption of test procedures and a security plan, a demonstration of the district's parent dashboard and more.
Carson City School Board sponsors essay contest; topic highlights 19th Amendment voting rights
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 8:53amThe Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to sponsor the 19th Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Completed essays are due to the Carson City School District at 1402 West King Street no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
Carson City Mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 11:05amCarson City Mayor, attorney and Vietnam veteran Robert L. "Bob" Crowell died overnight. He was 74.
Robert L. "Bob" Crowell was a native Nevadan, born in the mining town of Tonopah and raised in Carson City. An attorney by profession, Bob was a Vietnam Veteran and retired Navy Captain. He was elected Mayor of Carson City in 2008 and assumed his duties as Mayor on January 5, 2009. He was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. Prior to being elected Mayor, Bob served 11 years on the Carson City School Board of Trustees.
Douglas County Library Director speaks about BLM investigation, community response
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 10:29amOn Tuesday, the Douglas County Library Board of Trustees authorized a $30,000 investigation into Library Director Amy Dodson following a meeting agenda item in which Dodson proposed the Board formally support Black Lives Matter (BLM).
Since the agenda was issued, Douglas County has appeared in national headlines regarding the ire of Sheriff Dan Coverley over the proposed statement of support. A subsequent “Black Lives Matter” protest and “Blue Lives Matter” counter-protest resulted in more national attention and as many as three police incident reports, to include alleged assaults that took place during the rally. No arrests have been made.
Douglas County Library Board of Trustees will investigate library director, staff over support for BLM movement
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 7:55amThe Douglas County Library Board of Trustees voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve an investigation into the library’s director Amy Dodson and the staff of the library regarding their proposed support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
On July 22, the Douglas County Public Library Board of Trustees issued an agenda for their July 28th meeting which included a discussion item on a proposed addition to their Diversity Statement.
Carson City School District shares informative back-to-school launch video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 9:43amThe Carson City School District has prepared and shared a Back-to-School Launch Video with all its teachers and employees, which details out the various nuances and changes associated in going back to school in Carson City this year.
Carson City supervisors to discuss new hires, CARES Act expenditures, burial and cremation fees and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 2:25pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Aug. 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
On the agenda for discussion and possible action includes new city positions, a Library Board of Trustees position, CARES Act expenditures, indigent cremation and burial fee changes, road replacement and more.
Parents, families urged to communicate intent for school in Carson City district by Aug. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 3:13pmThe Carson City School District School Board of Trustees approved the district’s proposed School Reopening Plan Tuesday night by a 4-3 vote. The trustees also voted to update the 2020-2021 Academic School Calendar, moving the official first day of school for students to begin Monday, Aug. 24, a week later than the day previously set for Monday, Aug. 17.
Carson City School Board agrees to reopening plan
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 5:43amThe Carson City School District Board of Trustees held a meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 to finalize its reopening plan. The board voted in favor of the proposed reopening plan by a 4-3 vote.
Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Democrats' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 7:17amSena Loyd, candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She became the official Democratic nominee in June's three-way primary, in which she received 47 percent of the vote.