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Thursday July 02, 2009 - General

“News & Notes” provides a look at what's scheduled for CCSD this week.

CCSD Reorganization Information

Wednesday July 01, 2009 - General

A reorganization of the Clark County School District eliminates the five geographic regions and creates four broader service areas for the more than 340 schools and more than 300,000 students in the county. The changes are expected to result in a $1 million savings to the district.

Board Meeting to resume Thursday

Wednesday July 01, 2009 - General

Today's Board of School Trustees meeting was recessed and will resume on Thursday, July 2, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the CCSD Administrative Center, 5100 W. Sahara Ave., Room 466.

Dr Rulffes named NV Superintendent of the Year

Tuesday June 30, 2009 - General

Clark County School District Superintendent Walt Rulffes is Nevada’s Superintendent of the Year as selected by the Nevada Association of School Administrators (NASA). Additionally, Dr. Rulffes is now a candidate for the 2010 National Superintendent of the Year.

18 area schools to receive $30,000 in new books

Friday June 26, 2009 - Schools

Spread the Word Nevada, a nonprofit children’s literacy organization, is the recipient of 1,992 books valued at $30,000 from the local chapter of First Book. These new books will be distributed among the 18 elementary schools adopted by Kids to Kids, a flagship program of Spread the Word Nevada.

CCSD adds 68 Title 1 schools for 2008-2009

Thursday June 25, 2009 - General

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided Federal Title I funds that will allow an additional 68 schools in the Clark County School District to be served in 2009-2010.

News from the CCSD Police Department

Thursday June 18, 2009 - Employees

Congratulations to CCSD police officer Darnell Couthen for his promotion to sergeant; new Officers Michael Marshall, Dave Wykry, Curtis Miller and Juan Wibowo and the recognition of new detectives David Carr, David Platt, Michael Blackeye and Tracy Byrd. In addition, special acknowledgement was given to officer Ben Franken, who retired after serving 12 years as a CCSD police officer.

Education Hero Award dinner to be held Sept. 12

Wednesday June 17, 2009 - Employees

The Public Education Foundation will hold its Education Hero Award Dinner – A Tribute to Pat Mulroy – on Saturday, September 12, at the Four Seasons. Call 799-1042 for more information.

Tutoring available for July HSPE

Monday June 15, 2009 - General

Tutoring is available for all non-proficient and non-tested students in mathematics, science, reading, and writing in preparation for the July administration of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE). Click here for the 2009 Summer Proficiency Tutoring schedule.

Tips for motorists during CCSD summer vacation

Monday June 15, 2009 - Parents

Summer vacation is under way for thousands of nine-month students in CCSD. The School Community Partnership Office offers the following reminders for motorists:
• Do not speed.
• Children are outside at all hours of the day, so drive slowly when children may be out and about.
• Pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk.
• Come to a complete stop and look for pedestrians before you make a right turn on a red light.
• Put down the cellular phone and pay attention to driving.
Click here for more summertime safety tips.