Possible factors behind the absences at the high school could include Labor Day weekend, illnesses or flash flooding.
CCSD
U.S. News World Report has released its “2023-2024 Best High Schools” list. Nearly 18,000 public schools were ranked.
The CCEA sent a notice to the CCSD saying there will be consequences if teachers are forced to work beyond their contracted day.
The nation’s fifth-largest school district is predicting it will have 300,337 students by an official enrollment tally date in early October.
The protest was held as negotiations are underway between the Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association.
Superintendent Jesus Jara said there were no major safety issues on the first day of school. And 90 percent of buses were on time.
The Clark County School Board voted to approve collective bargaining agreements that include pay raises for administrators and support staff.
Trustees heard an update on a new hybrid school board law that will add four non-voting members.
CCEA Executive Director John Vellardita told reporters at the teachers union’s office that he believes what the district filed in court is premature and driven by fear.
The Clark County School District said updates are a result of feedback that educators provided during roundtable meetings.
The agreement includes a 10 percent salary increase during the first year and 2 percent in the second.
About 94 percent of classrooms currently have a licensed teacher — up from 92 percent at this time last year, the district said.
The protest happened during Superintendent Jesus Jara’s “Java with Jara” community event at the Sambalatte coffee shop in northwest Las Vegas.
The Clark County School District said it’s adding six positions to support regional offices, and one for school choice and innovation.
The district’s hiring website lists 1,266 openings for licensed employees — a job category that includes teachers, school counselors and nurses.
The ACLU of Nevada is seeking an order to require the school district to release records related to a police altercation near Durango High.
The North Las Vegas City Council heard a presentation on the findings of a study that the city contracted with Data Insight Partners to do for $45,000.
The Clark County School Board voted unanimously to pay law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP up to $595 per hour to assist during employee contract negotiations.
The Clark County School District, the fifth-largest in the nation, has about 300,000 students and more than 360 campuses.
The statistic was part of the Clark County School District’s quarterly report to the Clark County Commission.
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