Clark County School District board meeting, Sep 10, 2026

2 h 09 min · 12 public speakers

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Board accepts update on pre-kindergarten expansion and inclusive practices 24:37

  • Emily Stevens announced that a motion passed before closing the consent agenda. 47:59
  • District staff presented a strategic plan update on expanding pre-kindergarten and on inclusive classrooms for students with disabilities, and the board voted to accept the presentation. 49:20
  • A district staff member said the district has over 15,000 pre-K seats this year, with 2,100 4-year-olds and approximately 4,100 3-year-olds on the waitlist. 1:30:49
  • During public comment, speakers raised the student athlete eligibility process, the end of teacher-led after-school programs at Goolsby Elementary School and late school buses. 1:33:14
Item by item (7)
  1. Opening and agenda adoption 22:15
    • Brenda Zamora led the pledge. 22:15
    • Lorena Biassotti moved to adopt the agenda with revised reference material for item 4.01, pre-kindergarten expansion and inclusive practices. 24:37
    • Emily Stevens announced that the motion passed. 25:08
  2. Student reports 25:31
    • Two student presenters from El Dorado High School and Silverado High School shared highlights about their school communities. 25:31
    • One presenter described Blaze Hour, a time when students choose a class or activity to participate in for the quarter. 27:18
    • Trustees asked the students about their inspiration, community service and how they gather student feedback for the student advisory council. 34:40
  3. Consent agenda and warrants 44:09
    • A speaker at public comment spoke in support of business item 3.03 on proposed dual enrollment courses and said a 12% tuition increase over 3 years does not apply to dual enrollment students. 45:28
    • Lydia Dominguez read ratified warrants in the total amount of $159 million $941,242.64. 48:10
    • Emily Stevens announced that the motion to approve the consent agenda passed. 47:59
  4. Pre-kindergarten and inclusive practices presentation 48:41
    • A district staff member said the district opened 86 new Nevada Ready pre-kindergarten classrooms this year and operates 396 full-day and 269 half-day pre-kindergarten programs. 53:27
    • A presenter said 46.3% of students with IEPs spend 80% or more of their day in general education classrooms and the goal is to increase that to 60% by 2031. 58:36
    • Another presenter said the district will continue partnering with an administrator workgroup to modernize Policy 6164. 1:04:46
  5. Board discussion of pre-kindergarten update 1:05:49
    • Isaac Barron asked what the district is doing to help parents support their children's education, and a staff member described family engagement classes funded by an Early Childhood Literacy and Readiness Grant. 1:05:55
    • Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan asked whether parents could still apply, and a staff member said general education seats were 92% filled and families can use an interest form on the district website. 1:12:37
    • Lydia Dominguez asked about pre-K seats and the waitlist, and a staff member said there are over 15,000 seats and 2,100 4-year-olds and approximately 4,100 3-year-olds on the waitlist. 1:30:37
    • Emily Stevens announced that a motion passed before closing item 4.01. 1:32:10
  6. Public comment on non-agenda items 1:32:10
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board to review the student athlete eligibility process, including clear processing times and better communication with parents. 1:33:14
    • Speakers asked the board to allow teacher-led after-school programs again at Goolsby Elementary School and to change policies 4250 and 4270. 1:40:39
    • Other speakers raised late school buses, school police data and teacher surplus and budget concerns. 1:48:08
  7. Next meeting and adjournment 2:03:34
    • Emily Stevens announced the next board meeting for Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 5 PM, and Linda P. Cavazos moved to adjourn. 2:03:34
    • Emily Stevens announced that the motion passed and the meeting was adjourned. 2:04:06

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