Remarks come before news conference highlighting a new law that will provide billions in additional revenue for the construction and maintenance of state schools.
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The school district also presented a proposed reopening plan that would return prekindergarten to 3rd grade students to classrooms first, followed by older students.
Brought by the families of six students in special education, the lawsuit filed on Aug. 21 claims the district has denied students with disabilities a free and appropriate education during distance learning.
The Clark County School District will remain in distance learning through the remainder of the semester, according to a message from Superintendent Jesus Jara.
The Nevada Department of Education announced $11 million in grants for services related to distance learning funded through the federal CARES Act.
With the Clark County School District resuming school Aug. 24, information is coming out almost daily on where families can access technology, meals and child care.
Despite city-sponsored options, many parents face heart-breaking choices as they fight to find child care options during distance learning imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trustees Linda Cavazos, Danielle Ford and Linda Young requested the meeting, meeting the threshold for calling such a session, according to School Board President Lola Brooks.
The board voted to deny a resolution that would have extended Superintendent Jesus Jara’s power to take action necessary to continuing the essential operations of the school district.