School Board Meeting 3/10/2026

The Carson City School Board meeting on March 10, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and budget updates. The board unanimously approved the designation of Silva and Shireane Associates LLC as the independent audit firm for fiscal year 2026, with a contract amount not to exceed $75,400. They also designated critical labor shortages for various certified teaching and support staff positions, allowing the district to employ long-term substitutes or critical need employees in hard-to-fill roles for up to two years. The board reviewed and ultimately approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar, incorporating weekly early release days and five full professional learning days for teachers. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the district's budget challenges due to declining enrollment and reduced state and federal grants, with discussions on potential staff reductions, including social workers funded by grants. The superintendent emphasized efforts to minimize impacts on staff and students while managing a projected budget deficit. No immediate budget decisions were made, but future actions were anticipated. The meeting concluded with routine consent agenda approvals and requests for future agenda items, including presentations on absenteeism.