Jara was the president of the Nevada Association of School Superintendents last year.
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Superintendent Jesus Jara said there were no major safety issues on the first day of school. And 90 percent of buses were on time.
The Clark County School Board voted to approve collective bargaining agreements that include pay raises for administrators and support staff.
The Clark County School District Police Department is stepping up K-9 searches for guns in schools.
Trustees heard an update on a new hybrid school board law that will add four non-voting members.
Las Vegas, CCSD, and other police agencies plan to be out in force at Clark County schools when classes start next week.
Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro said school districts have the ability to access new education funding authorized by the Legislature to pay teachers and staff “what they’re owed.”
CCEA Executive Director John Vellardita told reporters at the teachers union’s office that he believes what the district filed in court is premature and driven by fear.
The Clark County School District said updates are a result of feedback that educators provided during roundtable meetings.
The agreement includes a 10 percent salary increase during the first year and 2 percent in the second.
About 94 percent of classrooms currently have a licensed teacher — up from 92 percent at this time last year, the district said.
The protest happened during Superintendent Jesus Jara’s “Java with Jara” community event at the Sambalatte coffee shop in northwest Las Vegas.
The Clark County School District said it’s adding six positions to support regional offices, and one for school choice and innovation.
The district’s hiring website lists 1,266 openings for licensed employees — a job category that includes teachers, school counselors and nurses.
The ACLU of Nevada is seeking an order to require the school district to release records related to a police altercation near Durango High.
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