May 2013 - Clark County School District

May 2013 - Clark County School District

May2013
Chris Garvey
IMPORTANT DATES FOR
May/June 2013
05/04/13
05/24/13
05/27/13
06/05/13
Family Enrichment Day
Staff Development Day
No School
Memorial Day
No School
Last Day of School
2013-2014 School Year
08/26/13
09-02-13
First Day of School
Labor Day
No School
For a complete list of calendar dates,
access
http://www.ccsd.net/district/calendar/
REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS
May 9, 2013, 4:00 p.m.
May 23, 2013, 4:00 p.m.
June 20, 2013, 4:00 p.m.
June 27, 2013, 4:00 p.m.
The Board meetings will be held at:
Edward A Greer Education
Center, Board Room
2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas
BOARD WORK
SESSIONS/SPECIAL MEETINGS
May 1, 2013, 8:00 a.m.
May 15, 2013, 5:30 p.m. (Budget)
May 20, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
June 5, 2013, 8:00 a.m.
Edward A. Greer Education Center
Board Room, 2832 E. Flamingo Road
District B
Greetings District B, I am sure by now you have heard about the departure of Dwight D. Jones. With his departure, the Board appointed Deputy Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky as Interim Superintendent until a new superintendent is hired. During this interim time, the Board is seeking input from parents and community members about the direction is District going and the superintendent selection process. The Board has held town hall meetings in different locations within the District to talk to people and get their input. There is still time to attend one of these meetings. I invite you to attend. Please click here to see the schedule. If you do not get a chance to attend a meeting, I invite you to complete an on‐line survey by clicking here. Your input is important to us. Congratulations to Eldorado High School who recently celebrated their 40th anniversary on April 19. Six of the school’s eight former principals were on hand for a special assembly and reception. Sincerely, Chris
Chris Garvey, Trustee, District B Clark County School District [email protected] 702‐799‐1072 In other news…. Access the district’s website at
www.ccsd.net for Board agendas and
reference materials
Las Vegas Philharmonic The Board of Trustees recognized the Las Vegas Philharmonic for providing free youth concerts for fourth‐grade and fifth‐grade students for the past fifteen years at the March 21, 2013, regular board meeting. To see the Las Vegas Philharmonic presentation Click Here. Northern Safety Training and Rescue Skills (S.T.A.R.S.) Safety Village Northern Safety Training and Rescue Skills (S.T.A.R.S.) Safety Village was presented at the March 21, 2013, regular board meeting. To see the Northern Safety Training and Rescue Skills (S.T.A.R.S.) Safety Village presentation Click Here. USA Track and Field During the April 11, 2013, regular board meeting, members from the USA Track and Field organization did a presentation that demonstrated how the program drives engagement and excellence in the sport. Click Here to see the presentation. Review of CCSD Policies and Regulations At the February 14, 2013, regular board meeting, the Board of Trustees revised the CCSD Regulation 3210 District Funds and Fund Control; CCSD Regulation 3241 Acceptance of Gifts; CCSD Regulation 5130 School Board Student Advisory Committee and CCSD Policy 1140 Parent Involvement . Please link to http://www.ccsd.net/district/policies‐
regulations/. For policies and regulations under the Notice of Intent process, please access http://ccsd.net/district/policies‐regulations/ for all of the proposed changes. Secondary Report Cards Secondary schools distribute report cards on May 3, 2013. School Board’s Town Hall Meetings The Board of School Trustees is seeking input about the direction CCSD is taking, the reforms under way, and the superintendent selection process. Trustees have scheduled a series of town hall meetings from April 16 through May 13, 2013. Please click here to see the list of meetings. In addition to the above, a meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, in the theater at Rancho High School, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in Spanish with translation in English. Click here for more information. An online survey is also available in English and Spanish for members of the public to provide input. The survey continues through Monday, May 13, 2013. Districtwide Parent Survey Districtwide Parent Survey ‐ safety, academics and friendliness. These topics and many more are the subject of the annual Clark County School District Parent Survey, available online at the district’s website, http://ccsd.net/district/surveys/parent/. The survey, open to all parents and guardians, provides feedback to the school district, which is used to improve schools and experiences of students, staff and the community. Tying into Interim Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky’s goal of increasing parent and community involvement in schools, the survey offers a unique opportunity for participants to share their school‐related experiences and partner with the CCSD to improve education. Interested parents and guardians can participate in the survey April 1 – May 21, 2013. For those parents and guardians who wish to participate, but do not have computer/Internet access, CCSD schools and school district administrative offices will have computers available. Parents and guardians with questions, who would prefer a paper copy of the survey, and/or who would like information on the nearest location offering computer access to participate in the survey, may contact the CCSD Research Department at 799‐1187. Student Graduation Schedule 2012‐2013 To see the list of the Clark County School District high school student graduation schedule 2012‐2013 go to: http://ccsd.net/students/graduation‐schedule/ CCSD Earns Top‐10 Ranking in Digital School Districts The Clark County School District (CCSD) earned
a top-10 ranking in the 2012-2013 Digital School
Districts Survey, sponsored by the Center for
Digital Education (CDE) and the National School
Boards Association (NSBA). The survey
showcases exemplary school boards’ and
districts’ use of technology to govern the district,
communicate with students, parents and the
community and to improve district operations.
“It’s really exciting to see the unique and creative
ways districts are using technology,” said
Cathilea Robinett, CDE’s executive vice
president. “These outstanding innovations are
moving us forward. We see these leaders as an
inspiration to other school districts to continue
leading education into a digital future.”
Foothill High School to Perform in 2014 Macy’s Parade Macy's officials made a surprise visit to Foothill High
School on April 12, 2013, to announce the marching
band will perform in the 2014 Macy's Thanksgiving
Day Parade. Foothill's marching band is one of just
10 high school marching bands selected to participate
in the 2014 parade, out of hundreds of applications.
Four CCSD Schools among “Most Challenging” Foothill High School's Augspurger Theater explodes with confetti
Four CCSD schools earned a spot on the
Washington Post's list of the nation’s most
challenging high schools. As reported by the
Las Vegas Sun, the following CCSD schools
made the Post’s rankings:
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Advanced Technologies Academy
Clark High School
Green Valley High School.
Liberty High School
Joint Vegas PBS for Exploration Space Tour in June Vegas PBS is sponsoring “Exploration: Space
Tour” June 8 & 9, 2013. Participants will see the
Space Shuttle Endeavour and tour the California
Science Center in Los Angeles. The bus
departs Vegas PBS June 8 at 7:30 a.m. and
returns June 9 at 6 p.m. For an itinerary of the
trip and more information, visit
www.vegaspbs.org/specials or call 737-7500.
(Photos are courtesy of NASA and Space.com.)
Register for Free IEP Workshop set June 13 A free online workshop on Thursday, June 13,
2013 from noon to 1 p.m. will introduce
participants to the Individualized Education
Program (IEP), including how to use evaluations
to write measurable goals and strategies to help
parents become more active participants in their
child’s IEP meetings. Registration is required;
go to http://www.nvpep.org/training-calendar.
and excitement as marching band members are surprised with the
news that they have been selected to participate in the 2014
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
“Inside Education” recognizes outstanding CCSD Employees, Schools and Departments Do you know of a CCSD employee, school or
department that has gone "above and beyond?" If so,
they can get recognition on CCSD's "Inside
Education" TV show. Send your information via email to [email protected]. Please include
your name and phone number. Inside Education airs
every Tuesday night at 7:30 on Vegas PBS, Ch. 10.
Summer School Information Available Online Curriculum and Professional Development
Division’s (CPDD) high school enrichment and
middle school credit recovery classes have
two sessions. Session I: June 17-July 5 and
Session II: July 8-25, which are 7:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. The courses are $100 per one-half
credit for original credit or $50 per one-half
credit for credit recovery and can be taken at
designated CPDD high school sites. Contact
a school location to discover the wide-range of
classes offered.
Pre-registration payment takes place April 29June 10 and parents may pay online with a
credit card at
http://www.ccsd.net/schools/summer-school
to guarantee enrollment in the course(s); no
refunds are available for these courses.
Parents can also walk-in to register their
student. Late walk-in registration will take
place June 12-13 (Session I and Session II),
July 2-3 (Session II only). Remember that
classes may be limited or closed during late
registration and that no checks or credit cards
are accepted for late registration. Payment by
cash or money order payable to CCSD
Secondary Summer School will be accepted
for late registration.
Virtual High School (VHS) Online also offers
summer school to make up credits or take
courses for the first time. The summer session
takes place June 17 - July 25 and is also $100
per one-half credit. Students can register
online April 8-10 after speaking with their
U.S. Army Supports STEM school counselor at http://www.ccsdde.net.
Honors courses are also available for students
Curriculum in CCSD during the summer sessions at VHS.
The U.S. Army furthered its support for science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
The Academy for Individualized Study (AIS)
education and for Clark County students and
also offers summer sessions from June 17educators on April 9, 2013, through its sponsorship of July 25 and an enrollment fee of $100 plus a
the Nevada Region Ten80 Student Racing Challenge. $100 refundable book fee where applicable, is
More than 300 CCSD students and educators
required. Registration takes place from April
gathered at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to
8-June 10 at http://schools.ccsd.net/ais/.
experience the direct connection between
motorsports, technology careers and the hands-on
learning they’ll do as part of a national initiative that is
attracting a broad and diverse audience to STEM
learning. “The U.S. Army supports high-performance
education initiatives that are research-based,
compelling for youth and reach a widely underserved
audience,” said Army spokesman Mark Davis.
Clark County School District
2013 Town Hall Meetings
The Board of School Trustees is seeking input about the
direction the District is taking, the reforms under way,
and the superintendent selection process. Please join
the trustees for one of these town hall meetings:
DayDate
Tuesday
April 16, 9:30 a.m. Sierra Vista High School*, Room 404, 8100 W. Robindale Rd., Las Vegas 89113
Wednesday April 17, 7 a.m.
Tuesday
Location
Edward A. Greer Education Center, Board Room, 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89121
April 23, 5:30 p.m. Valley High School, Gym, 2839 S. Burnham Ave., Las Vegas 89169
Wednesday April 24, 5:30 p.m. Chaparral High School*, Room 116, 3850 Annie Oakley Dr., Las Vegas 89121
Saturday
April 27, 9:30 a.m. Kermit R. Booker Sr. Elementary School, 2277 N. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas 89106
Tuesday
April 30, 5:30 p.m. Basic High School, 400 Palo Verde Dr., Henderson 89015
Thursday
May 2, 5:30 p.m.
Virgin Valley High School, 820 Valley View Dr., Mesquite 89027
Friday
May 3, Noon
Ed W. Clark High School, Theater, 4291 W. Pennwood Ave., Las Vegas 89102
Monday
May 6, 4 p.m.
CCSD Administrative Center, Room 242, 5100 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89146
Wednesday May 8, 7 p.m.
Cimarron-Memorial High School, Theater, 2301 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas 89128
Saturday
May 11, 9:30 a.m. Western High School, Theater, 4601 W. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas 89107
Monday
May 13, 7 p.m.
Legacy High School, Theater, 150 W. Deer Springs Way, Las Vegas 89084
* Two meetings will be streamed live on http://ccsd.net by Vegas PBS, and an opportunity will be provided for viewers to submit input and questions.
Please join the trustees at a meeting most convenient for you. All programs will be the same. Spanish translation will
be available. Your input is greatly appreciated.
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Distrito Escolar del Condado de Clark
Reuniones Publicas 2013
Los Miembros de la Junta Directiva buscan la opinión en cuanto
a la dirección que el Distrito deberá tomar, las reformas en
marcha y el proceso para la selección del superintendente.
Por favor acompañen a los Directivos en una de estas
Asambleas Municipales:
DiaFecha
Localizacion
Martes
16 de Abril, 9:30 a.m.
Sierra Vista High School*, Salón 404, 8100 W. Robindale Rd., Las Vegas 89113
Miércoles
17 de Abril, 7 a.m.
Edward A. Greer Education Center, Board Salón, 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89121
Martes
23 de Abril, 5:30 p.m.
Valley High School, Gimnasio 2839 S. Burnham Ave., Las Vegas 89169
Miércoles
24 de Abril, 5:30 p.m.
Chaparral High School*, Salón 116, 3850 Annie Oakley Dr., Las Vegas 89121
Sábado
27 de Abril, 9:30 a.m.
Kermit R. Booker Sr. Elementary School, 2277 N. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas 89106
Martes
30 de Abril, 5:30 p.m.
Basic High School, 400 Palo Verde Dr., Henderson 89015
Jueves
2 de Mayo, 5:30 p.m.
Virgin Valley High School, 820 Valley View Dr., Mesquite 89027
Viernes
3 de Mayo, Noon
Ed W. Clark High School, Teatro, 4291 W. Pennwood Ave., Las Vegas 89102
Lunes
6 de Mayo, 4 p.m.
CCSD Administrative Center, Salón 242, 5100 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89146
Miércoles
8 de Mayo, 7 p.m.
Cimarron-Memorial High School, Teatro, 2301 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas 89128
Sábado
11 de Mayo, 9:30 a.m.
Western High School, Teatro, 4601 W. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas 89107
Lunes
13 Mayo, 7 p.m.
Legacy High School, Teatro, 150 W. Deer Springs Way, Las Vegas 89084
* Vegas PBS transmitirá dos reuniones en vivo en http://ccsd.net/. La audiencia podrá presentar preguntas por correo electrónico y teléfono, y durante una
parte de la reunión se contestarán esas preguntas.
Por favor acompañe a los miembros de la junta directiva durante la reunión que más le convenga. Todos los programas serán iguales.
Habrá disponibles traductores de español. Su opinión se agradece enormemente.
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Clark County School District
2013 Town Hall Meetings
The Board of School Trustees is seeking input about the
direction the District is taking, the reforms under way,
and the superintendent selection process. Please join
the trustees for one of these town hall meetings:
Day
Date
Location
Wednesday
April 24, 10:00 a.m.
Desert Pines High School, Room 404
3800 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110
Tuesday
May 7, 5:30 p.m.
Rancho High School Theatre
1900 Searles Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Please join the trustees at a meeting most convenient for you. All
programs will be the same. The meetings will be in Spanish and
English. Your input is greatly appreciated.
In addition to the meetings, an online survey is available at
www.ccsd.net or www.surveymonkey.com/s/QWC2ZKN.
Distrito Escolar del Condado de Clark
Reuniónes Públicas 2013
Los Miembros de la Junta Directiva buscan la opinión en cuanto
a la dirección que el Distrito deberá tomar, las reformas en
marcha y el proceso para la selección del superintendente.
Por favor acompañen a los Directivos en una de estas Asambleas
Municipales:
Dia
Fecha
Localizacion
Miércoles
24 de Abril, 10:00 a.m.
Escuela Secundaria Desert Pines, Salón 404
3800 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110
Martes
7 de Mayo, 5:30 p.m.
Escuela Secundaria Rancho, Teatro
1900 Searles Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Por favor acompañe a los miembros de la junta directiva durante la
reunión que más le convenga. Todos los programas serán iguales.
Las juntas se llevaran a cabo en español e ingles. Su opinión se
agradece enormemente.
Además de las reuniones, habrá disponible una encuesta en español
en el internet en www.ccsd.net y en https://
www.surveymonkey.com/s/HQ5KZKQ.