Board of Trustees
WNC offers local students the comforts of being 'close to home' in uncertain times
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 1:01pmMany high school seniors and current college students will have difficult decisions to make before entering or resuming their college education this fall.
Parent starts petition to get Carson City schools re-opened in August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 11:05amA local parent has started a petition to open Carson City schools in August and will present the petition at the Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.
Carson City superintendent: Governor's emergency directive inhibits schools from opening normally
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:30amIn a letter distributed to all students, families, employees and community members, Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes announced that due to the emergency directives from the Office of the Governor, schools within the District cannot reopen in normal fashion to begin the 2020-2021 school year.
Applicants sought for Carson City Library Board of Trustees position
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 7:21amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. There is currently one open position for a four-year term that will end in June 2024.
Carson City School District recognizes nutrition service workers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 9:38amThe Carson City School District wants to offer a big “Thank You” to all the men and women working in nutrition services. These dedicated individuals have been working non-stop to provide meals to the children in need of Carson City.
A case for a Congressional candidate with common sense and mutual respect for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:45pmThe polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the “marketplace of ideas”, where people are not listening to each other, where respect for diversity is lacking, where the prevailing political attitude seems to be “my way or the highway”.
Supervisor candidate to speak via Zoom at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 1:29pmMike Smith, Ward 4 candidate for the Carson City Board of Supervisors, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. A retired high school principal, Smith currently serves on the Redevelopment Authority's Citizens Committee and the Symphony Association's Board of Trustees.
Tod Jennings for Mayor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 7:50pmAs many of you know, my brother, Tod Jennings, is running for Mayor of Carson City, Nevada. While this might be Tod’s first foray into politics, it is by no means his first experience with public service. And let’s be clear here, politicians are public servants. Being elected into a public office by members of a community means there is an obligation to those constituents.
Carson City Chamber recognizes 10 role models for Women’s History Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:57pmAs Women’s History Month comes to an end, the Carson City Chamber Board of Directors announces the recognition of ten exceptional women who have been — and will continue to be — important in the history of this city.
Districted encourages residents to remotely join Tuesday night's Carson City School Board meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:19amDue to the governor’s mandated steps to protect against the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Trustees of the Carson City School District will hold tonight’s School Board meeting online and would like community members to have access to participate.
Carson City School District suspends all extra-curricular activities, large group gatherings until further notice
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 5:22pmThe Carson City School District issued statements in English and Spanish Friday afternoon alerting the community to the suspension of all after-school activities, assemblies, concerts, practices, and general large-group gathering in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The statements are as follows:
Carson City Schools Foundation awards various grants to support students and educators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 8:59amThe Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce winners of mini-grants from Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. The competitive process garners dozens of applications from district educators each semester. In addition to the mini-grants, the foundation has also awarded $2,000 to $3,000 grants for a Department, School or Grade-level projects.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Feb. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 7:57pmHappenings around the capital city Thursday include a cardio and strength connection class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, the launch of Thursday trivia night at Bella Vita Bistro, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike at Linear Ditch, plus Soroptimist International of Carson City hosts "Celebrating Women Helping Women" at the Carson Nugget. There's also a joint meeting of the school board and the board of supervisors, and a documentary viewing and discussion of "Screenagers" hosted by the Carson City School District. Read on for details.
Carson City School District, Board of Supervisors to hold joint meeting Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:52amA special joint meeting between the Carson City School District Board of Trustees and the Carson City Board of Supervisors will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Reno-Tahoe International hits 4.45 million passenger mark in 2019
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 10:08amRENO — For the first time since 2008, Reno-Tahoe International Airport served almost 4.5 million passengers, up 5.7 percent over 2018, and the fifth consecutive increase in year-over-year passenger growth.
New leadership roles assigned for Carson City School Board, approved calendar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 11:57amActivities around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:06pmThe second week of January has blown in quite fiercely, with a High Wind Warning to last through 1 p.m. Tuesday. Activities around the capital city include the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at the library, a brown bag luncheon featuring famed environmental writer Michael Branch at the Nevada State Library and Archives, the weekly gathering of the Carson City Toastmasters at Max Casino, a meeting of the Carson City School Board, live cool jazz at Living the Good Life and more.
Carson City School District pleads drivers to take caution around schools and buses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 9:39amThe Carson City School District and Board of Trustees are pleading for drivers in the Carson City area to take extra caution in school zones and around bus stops.
Carson City School Board to discuss funding, trustees, and more during first 2020 meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/11/2020 - 12:14pmThe first Carson City School Board Meeting of 2020 will take place Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion includes an election of officers of the Board of Trustees, including Board President, Vice President, and Clerk for the ensuing year, discussion on funding, and more.
Nevada Humanities Announces New Board of Trustees’ Members
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 5:08pmNevada Humanities is pleased to announce the newest members to its Board of Trustees. Nevada Humanities is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees made up of leaders in the humanities and nonprofit entities from around the state. Every year Nevada Humanities seeks nominations for new members to serve three-year terms.
Carson City School District, trustees haul in awards at 2019 NASB Conference
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 9:22amThe Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards annual conference in Reno, the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The school district and trustees hauled in nearly a quarter of all the awards (4 out of 19) among the 17 districts statewide.
Senator Square: CHS staff library lounge kickoff, American Citizen essay winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 8:13amThe American Citizen Essay winners are in, and they all have one thing in common: cash prizes. This year, the Carson City School District Board of Trustees selected the topic, “An early motto of the United States was e pluribus unum, which means ‘out of many, one,’ so how do we embrace diversity and inclusiveness to come together as one country?”
Parent Representative Volunteers Needed for Family Life Committee
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 10:20amThe Carson City School District is seeking one (1) more application from a parent to serve as a member on the district’s Family Life Committee. An initial request for four (4) applications was made a month ago in October, and the district was able to appoint three (3) new members of the committee; however, the school district is still needing to fill one more seat.
Carson City School Board to discuss potential solution to middle school overcrowding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 4:02pmThe Carson City School District will be holding its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
A discussion and possible action will be on the table for proposed capital projects as supported by the facilities master plan committee, including construction of classrooms at Eagle Valley Middle School intended to alleviate student overcrowding at Carson Middle School, in an estimated amount not to exceed $8.2 million, which will be financed by the sale of the 2019B school bonds.
Applications Sought for Carson City Library Board of Trustees
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 8:20pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. This Committee oversees all Library policy and budgets. Applicants must be willing to serve approximately six to eight hours a month.
Parent representative volunteers needed for Carson City Schools Family Life Committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 9:41amThe Carson City School District is seeking four applications from parents to serve as board members on the district’s Family Life Committee. Appointment as a member of the committee shall be for an initial term of three years.
Carson City GOP hosts 'A Conversation with Mayor Bob Crowell'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 2:46pmThe Carson City Republican Committee is pleased to have Mayor Bob Crowell at our Oct. 24 General Meeting to discuss what it has meant for him to be Mayor and how to get involved and participate in City Government.
Low Medicaid rates force agency to cut day services for disabled in Carson City, Gardnerville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 9:43amUnited Cerebral Palsy of Nevada has notified the state that it can no longer afford to offer day-habilitation services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Carson City and Gardnerville areas.
Obituary for Roger M. Laird
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 4:44pmRoger Morrison Laird passed away on August 6, 2019, in the comfort of his home in Carson City, NV surrounded by close family.
Roger was married to his high school sweetheart, Jean (Russell) Laird. They shared 56 years of marriage.
Carson City Symphony Association Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday July 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 7:35amThe Carson City Symphony Association's annual membership meeting and end-of-the-fiscal-year party will be on Sunday, July 7, 6:30 p.m., at the Lake Glen Clubhouse, 164 Lake Glen Drive, Carson City. The Symphony is celebrating the conclusion of its 35th season.