The Carson City School Board meets Tuesday and may vote on proposed changes to the district’s academic calendar for next school year that would include changes to early release days for students so the district can provide for consistent training days, also known as Professional Learning Community days, for teachers.
The Carson City School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Robert Crowell Board Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street.
Among the agenda items is discussion and possible action to approve the proposed Carson City School District Academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
According to the board executive summary, the proposed calendar was developed with input from all district departments and school sites as well as the district’s three bargaining units. Community groups such as Capital Kids and The Boys and Girls Club have also been contacted to see what impact the proposed changes would have on their programming.
Proposed changes include:
• Non-school days for elementary and middle schools. The purpose would be to support more flexibility in scheduling conferences to meet family needs.
• Lengthen early release days. The purpose would be to maximize the effectiveness of instructional minutes.
• Early release days every Tuesday. The purpose would be to provide consistent opportunities for quality collaboration amongst teachers.
Regarding the proposed early release day for Tuesdays, the district cites a policy brief, “Collaboration: Impacts on students Learning and School Effectiveness” from Utah State University Center for the School of the Future.” The policy brief by Dole, Fawson, and Forbush (2025) notes the following:
“Teacher collaboration is consistently associated with high-performing schools. Goddard et al. (2007) found that collaboration correlates with higher student achievement, even after controlling for demographics. Conclusion How to Hold Effective PLC Meetings Establish a consistent meeting day and time. Assign an administrator, coach, or instructional leader to lead each meeting. Establish a common vision and specific goals for the PLC. Have a specific agenda or meeting template for each meeting. Focus each agenda on student learning. Begin and end each meeting on time. Assign one person to take and share notes of the meeting. At the same time, research has identified many indirect benefits of effective teacher collaboration including mutual trust, strong relationships, and school climate. These benefits indirectly affect student learning and should be considered alongside student learning.”
- Adjustments to first year teacher schedule. The purpose is provide a better level of support for first year teachers.
- Addition of a teacher work day. The purpose is to provide a work day for teachers to wrap up one semester and prepare for the next.
- Three full days of professional development. The purpose is state requirements allow for up to five days. These are critical for state required trainings as well as campus-based needs, the executive summary notes.
The executive summary states that “community agencies depend upon the timely release of the District’s calendar in order to support their own planning. Carson Montessori also sets their calendar based upon approval of the District’s calendar. Timely approval also aides the District’s ability to properly plan for next year in order maximize time and resources.”
Board approval of the proposed calendar is recommended. It is possible the proposed changes may have impacts for parents and child care. Because the proposed change is an action item, public comment will be allowed during the agenda item.
Also on the agenda:
— The board will hear a presentation of competed capital improvement for the 2025 calendar year. During the Dec. 9, 2025, board meeting, Trustee Ramirez requested a presentation on the Capital Improvement Projects in the District. Mr. Mark Johnson, Capital Projects Manager will provide a presentation on the completed Capital Improvement Projects for the 2025 calendar year.
— Informational update and discussion on fiscal year 2027 budget for the Carson City School District. Superintendent Andrew Feuling will review updated budget projections and scenarios for budget adjustments for the 2026-2027 school year.
— Discussion and possible action to approve newly proposed CCSD Policy 715, regarding School Program Use of Facilities. Superintendent Feuling presented the first reading of proposed CCSD Policy 715, School Program Use of Facilities during the Nov. 17, 2025, school board meeting. This second reading integrates trustee feedback from the discussion. Staff recommends approval.
— Discussion and possible action to approve proposed changes to CCSD Policy 426, Payment of Leave: Second Reading. Mr. Dan Sadler, Chief Human Resources Officer presented the first reading of CCSD Policy 426, Payment of Leave during the Jan. 13, 2026, school board meeting. There were no suggested changes at that time. This meeting serves as the second reading. Staff recommends approval.
— Discussion and possible action to approve proposed changes to CCSD Policy 408, Promotion: Second Reading. Mr. Sadler presented the first reading of CCSD Policy 408, Promotion during the Jan. 13, 2026, school board meeting. There were no suggested changes at that time. This meeting serves as the second reading. Staff recommends approval.
— Discussion and possible action to approve proposed changes to CCSD Policy 403, Employment: Second Reading. Mr. Sadler presented the first reading of CCSD Policy 403, Employment during the January 13, 2026, school board meeting. There were no suggested changes at that time. This meeting serves as the second reading. Staff recommends approval.
— Discussion on proposed changes a number of bylaws of the CCSD Board of Trustees: First Reading.
During the Jan. 13, 2026, board meeting, Trustee Molly Walt noted that changes needed to be made to the existing bylaws of the Board of Trustees. The agenda item was continued to the Jan. 27, 2026 board meeting. This item allows for board discussion on the suggested changes.
— Discussion and possible action to change the Superintendent’s annual evaluation form. During the Dec. 9, 2025, board meeting, Trustee Walt requested an agenda item to discuss and review the Superintendent’s evaluation. This item provides for board discussion regarding potential changes to the Superintendent’s annual evaluation.
See the full agenda and supporting material in the PDF below.
Public Comment, Where to Watch
Comments will be accepted in person, or through virtual participation via email; publiccomment@carson.k12.nv.us no later than 12:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Email for public comment must include the submitting party’s full name. Email for public comment will be posted as a supplemental document and copies will be provided to the board members.
The names of those who have provided virtual public comment will be read during public comment and the emails will be included in the record, but the virtual public comment will not be read during the meeting. Comments may be made by members of the public on any matter within the authority of this Board. Please note that public comment will be taken on items marked “for possible action” before action is taken on such items, and members of the public are encouraged to comment on such items at the time they are being considered.
Although members of the Board may respond to questions and discuss issues raised during public comment, no action may be taken on such a matter until the matter is placed on an agenda for action at a meeting of the Board. In making public comment, speakers are asked to come to the table or podium, sign in, speak into the microphone, and identify themselves for the record. Commenters are instructed to limit their comments to no more than three (3) minutes, and not simply repeat comments made by others.
The meeting can be accessed at the website here and YouTube here.
