The Carson City School Board will be meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street beginning at 6 p.m. 

Trustees will discuss proposed changes to Policy 209 “Controversial Issues.” No additional information is provided on what the policy changes might be, why the policy is being changed, or what trustees will discuss. 

Trustees will also discuss proposed changes to CCSD Regulation 202 Development of New Courses. No additional information was provided on what the proposed changes are, why the policy is being changed, or what trustees will discuss. 

On final reading, trustees are being asked to approve changes to policies 201, 202 and 206 relating to Education Research, Curriculum Assessment, and Comprehensive School Counseling Program. No information is provided on what those changes are. 

On final reading, trustees are similarly being asked to approve proposed changes to Policy 505, assignment within district. No information is provided on what those changes are. 

Discussion and possible action will be held regarding the Superintendent’s Evaluation Form and the timeline for completing the superintendent’s evaluation for the 2026 Calendar year. The evaluation form and timeline was not provided. 

President Molly Walt will be presenting a letter to the editor to the Nevada Appeal for approval to be sent by the Board of Trustees regarding concerns about scheduling students to work during school hours. 

Trustees will receive an informational update on the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program in the Carson City School District. 

An annual review will also be held regarding the manner in which the Statewide Performance Evaluation System for Teachers and Administrators is carried out in the Carson City School District. No additional information was provided about the system or what will be reviewed. 

Trustees will discuss for possible action approval of a monetary incentive for early notification from staff of their intent to resign or retire from the district at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year, which may have a fiscal impact of $60,000 for this budget cycle. 

Activities and Events

• Professional Learning for Staff on the following Tuesdays: November 3, November 10, and November 17; students dismiss at the following times:

  • Pre-K – 12:15 p.m.
  • High Schools – 12:50 p.m.
  • Middle Schools – 1:05 p.m.
  • Elementary Schools – 1:45 p.m.

• No School on Friday, October 30, 2026; Nevada Day Holiday

• Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026; set clocks back 1 hour

• Monday, November 2, 2026, Staff Professional Development; No School for Students

• No School on Wednesday, November 11, 2026; Veteran’s Day Holiday

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Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, investigative journalist and college professor working in the Sierras. She is an advocate of high desert agriculture, rescue dogs, and analog education.