Recap of CCSD meeting on 6/24/21

Things got heated!

CCSD BOARD MEETING RECAP Dear Parents and Community Members, Here is a rundown on what happened with the agenda items we were watching: Agenda item 5.02 Resolution 2021 Secure Storage Notification This agenda action item passed 6-1 in favor of literature detailing the importance of safe gun storage to be included in student registration packets at the beginning of each school year. Trustee Williams asked that the board to consider partnering with local gun groups that provide training on firearm safety.  5.04 Anti-Racism Policy Development Work Dr. Sam Scavella updated the Trustees on the progress of the policy. The next steps Dr. Scavella detailed will include the following: 25 individuals will be chosen to serve on the formal external taskforce. Updates will be given next month on the internal and external Anti-racism, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce. Updates to the Trustees will continue until the policy is finished and ready for approval. Dr. Jesus Jara and President Linda Cavazos emphasized that there is no curriculum tied to this policy. As concerned parents and community members, we will be closely watching the development of this policy so that we can inform parents if Critical Race Theory (CRT) curriculum is considered at any time. Feel free to reply to this email should you have any questions or need assistance. Sincerely,  Power2Parent Join the largest collective voice of parents in Nevada who are empowered to advocate for their children and their parental voice today. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE Power2Parent | power2parent.org

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CORRECTION: CCSD meeting tomorrow!

Important agenda items inside.

CORRECTION TO CCSD UPDATE Parents and Concerned Community Members, We erroneously gave the wrong date in our last email. Here is the correct information: Tomorrow, June 24th, there will be a CCSD Board of Trustees meeting held at 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada at 5:00pm. The agenda can be viewed here:  CCSD AGENDA Important Agenda Items to Consider:   Agenda Item 5.02 Resolution 2021 Secure Storage Resolution (Guns) Power2Parent agrees that safe gun storage is a critical component to owning a firearm. If the purpose of this resolution is to simply state the district's position, we have no objection. We are concerned about a privacy component. Parents would object to any effort by the district to require parents or students to publicly discuss their personal ownership of guns and how they store them in their homes. Simply put, this issue is not under the jurisdiction of the Clark County School District.   Item 5.04 CCSD's Anti-racism, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce The taskforce will create a district policy. It can be viewed here: Anti-racism Task Force. The deadline to apply to be on the external task force has been extended to June 25th, 2021. We encourage all to apply. A member of our board has applied, and we hope to work together with CCSD to ensure all parents and students are treated fairly. Power2Parent is against all forms of discrimination. It is important to note that as of now, this policy currently does not reflect adoption of any curriculum for students.    Item 5.09 - Grading system adjustments CCSD Regulation 5121 was changed during the last meeting on June 10th. The following changes have been made to the grading system: 1) Students will have unlimited time to make up missed assignments.  2) Teachers will be required to re-teach anything the student has not mastered. 3) Teachers must assess if the student is missing assignments because they don't understand the material or if they simply chose not to do the assignment. 4) Students who consistently miss assignments can still receive a minimum C grade of 70%. Some parents and teachers are concerned that these adjustments to grading policy lowers the bar and may lead to students graduating unprepared for the rigors of higher education.   Global High School for English Language Learners (ELL) Global is dedicated to new English learners in CCSD. Educators and SOT members from Global have been attending CCSD meetings asking the board to keep that school a 4-year institution. CCSD has proposed that this school be changed to accommodate 11th and 12th grade students. Global High School offers another choice for parents with ELL students that need extra language support. If you would like to offer your support for maintaining Global HS as a 4-year resource, please call 702-799-1166 or email boardmtgcomments@nv.ccsd.net. It is important, now more than ever, for parents and concerned community members to be informed on the issues being discussed at your district's board meetings. Please consider attending in person or emailing comments (include the agenda item) to: boardmtgcomments@nv.ccsd.net Feel free to reply to this email should you have any questions or need assistance. Sincerely,  Brooke DeVoge Power2Parent Join the largest collective voice of parents in Nevada who are empowered to advocate for their children and their parental voice today. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE Power2Parent | power2parent.org

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Reminder: Important CCSD Agenda Items-Read Now.

Stay engaged!

CCSD UPDATE Parents and Concerned Community Members, On June 25th there will be a CCSD Board of Trustees meeting held at 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada at 5:00pm. The agenda can be viewed here:  CCSD AGENDA Important Agenda Items to Consider:   Agenda Item 5.02 Resolution 2021 Secure Storage Resolution (Guns) Power2Parent agrees that safe gun storage is a critical component to owning a firearm. If the purpose of this resolution is to simply state the district's position, we have no objection. We are concerned about a privacy component. Parents would object to any effort by the district to require parents or students to publicly discuss their personal ownership of guns and how they store them in their homes. Simply put, this issue is not under the jurisdiction of the Clark County School District.   Item 5.04 CCSD's Anti-racism, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce The taskforce will create a district policy. It can be viewed here: Anti-racism Task Force. The deadline to apply to be on the external task force has been extended to June 25th, 2021. We encourage all to apply. A member of our board has applied, and we hope to work together with CCSD to ensure all parents and students are treated fairly. Power2Parent is against all forms of discrimination. It is important to note that as of now, this policy currently does not reflect adoption of any curriculum for students.    Item 5.09 - Grading system adjustments CCSD Regulation 5121 was changed during the last meeting on June 10th. The following changes have been made to the grading system: 1) Students will have unlimited time to make up missed assignments.  2) Teachers will be required to re-teach anything the student has not mastered. 3) Teachers must assess if the student is missing assignments because they don't understand the material or if they simply chose not to do the assignment. 4) Students who consistently miss assignments can still receive a minimum C grade of 70%. Some parents and teachers are concerned that these adjustments to grading policy lowers the bar and may lead to students graduating unprepared for the rigors of higher education.   Global High School for English Language Learners (ELL) Global is dedicated to new English learners in CCSD. Educators and SOT members from Global have been attending CCSD meetings asking the board to keep that school a 4-year institution. CCSD has proposed that this school be changed to accommodate 11th and 12th grade students. Global High School offers another choice for parents with ELL students that need extra language support. If you would like to offer your support for maintaining Global HS as a 4-year resource, please call 702-799-1166 or email boardmtgcomments@nv.ccsd.net. It is important, now more than ever, for parents and concerned community members to be informed on the issues being discussed at your district's board meetings. Please consider attending in person or emailing comments (include the agenda item) to: boardmtgcomments@nv.ccsd.net Feel free to reply to this email should you have any questions or need assistance. Sincerely, Brooke DeVoge Power2Parent Join the largest collective voice of parents in Nevada who are empowered to advocate for their children and their parental voice today. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE Power2Parent | power2parent.org

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Important CCSD Agenda Items-Read Now.

Stay engaged!

CCSD UPDATE Parents and Concerned Community Members, On June 25th there will be a CCSD Board of Trustees meeting held at 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada at 5:00pm. The agenda can be viewed here:  CCSD AGENDA Important Agenda Items to Consider:   Agenda Item 5.02 Resolution 2021 Secure Storage Resolution (Guns) Power2Parent agrees that safe gun storage is a critical component to owning a firearm. If the purpose of this resolution is to simply state the district's position, we have no objection. We are concerned about a privacy component. Parents would object to any effort by the district to require parents or students to publicly discuss their personal ownership of guns and how they store them in their homes. Simply put, this issue is not under the jurisdiction of the Clark County School District.   Item 5.04 CCSD's Anti-racism, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce The taskforce will create a district policy. It can be viewed here: Anti-racism Task Force. The deadline to apply to be on the external task force has been extended to June 25th, 2021. We encourage all to apply. A member of our board has applied, and we hope to work together with CCSD to ensure all parents and students are treated fairly. Power2Parent is against all forms of discrimination. It is important to note that as of now, this policy currently does not reflect adoption of any curriculum for students.    Item 5.09 - Grading system adjustments CCSD Regulation 5121 was changed during the last meeting on June 10th. The following changes have been made to the grading system: 1) Students will have unlimited time to make up missed assignments.  2) Teachers will be required to re-teach anything the student has not mastered. 3) Teachers must assess if the student is missing assignments because they don't understand the material or if they simply chose not to do the assignment. 4) Students who consistently miss assignments can still receive a minimum C grade of 70%. Some parents and teachers are concerned that these adjustments to grading policy lowers the bar and may lead to students graduating unprepared for the rigors of higher education.   Global High School for English Language Learners (ELL) Global is dedicated to new English learners in CCSD. Educators and SOT members from Global have been attending CCSD meetings asking the board to keep that school a 4-year institution. CCSD has proposed that this school be changed to accommodate 11th and 12th grade students. Global High School offers another choice for parents with ELL students that need extra language support. If you would like to offer your support for maintaining Global HS as a 4-year resource, please call 702-799-1166 or email boardmtgcomments@nv.ccsd.net. It is important, now more than ever, for parents and concerned community members to be informed on the issues being discussed at your district's board meetings. Please consider attending in person or emailing comments (include the agenda item) to: boardmtgcomments@nv.ccsd.net Feel free to reply to this email should you have any questions or need assistance. Sincerely, Brooke DeVoge Power2Parent Join the largest collective voice of parents in Nevada who are empowered to advocate for their children and their parental voice today. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE Power2Parent | power2parent.org

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