2-10-2026 WCSD Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on February 10, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the board's reaffirmation of its commitment to the balanced governance model, emphasizing informed oversight and delegation to the superintendent, with a unanimous vote to include service to students and the community in the governance commitment. The board also preliminarily approved revisions to board policy 9300 concerning the district's fraud, waste, and abuse hotline program, updating definitions and clarifying procedures to improve oversight and collaboration between internal audit and legal departments. Additionally, Superintendent Ernst provided a midyear update on district performance targets, highlighting progress in foundational learning, extracurricular opportunities, safety, and staff recruitment and retention despite ongoing budget constraints. The board accepted this update by motion. Public comments addressed various district issues but did not include procurement matters. No contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.