6-9-2026 WCSD Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a new employment contract for Superintendent Tiffany McMaster, which featured a base salary of $287,500 with performance-based cost-of-living adjustments tied to bargaining units. The board also reviewed and approved recommendations from the Capital Funding Protection Committee regarding the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including full reconstruction projects for Wooster High School and other schools, as well as restoration of funding for administrative facilities. The board unanimously approved directing the superintendent to return the CIP to the committee with these recommendations. Additionally, the board approved a one-year renewal of the food services management contract with Southwest Food Service Excellence LLC, valued at $584,018 plus reimbursable expenses, amid discussions of program financial sustainability and food waste concerns. The board also deliberated on the restart of Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School, emphasizing the need for clearer academic performance expectations and contract terms, and directed staff to develop a revised contract with defined termination clauses and increased fees. Several motions related to procurement and contract approvals were passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on fiscal responsibility and alignment with community and educational goals.