Board approves updates to Indian policies; Las Vegas Paiute Tribe name and communications protocol changed
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Summary
Trustees unanimously approved updates to CCSD's Indian policies and procedures under federal impact aid section 7003, including the tribe's formal name change to 'Las Vegas Paiute Tribe' and new routing of correspondence to the tribe's Education Department; staff said the updates were developed with tribal and parent input and reported 566 identified students.
The Clark County School District Board on Dec. 11 approved updates to its Indian policies and procedures required by federal Impact Aid Section 7003. Chief Academic Officer Dustin Mansell, Assistant Superintendent Sam Scavella and coordinator Richard Savage said the changes reflect collaboration with tribal representatives and parents and implement two specific updates: the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe formally amended its constitution and the district will now address correspondence to the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Education Department, which will share information with the tribe's tribal council and education committee.
"These updates were created in collaboration with parents and guardians of American Indian and Alaska Native students, as well as representatives from the Moapa Band of Paiutes and the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe," Scavella said. Richard Savage reported that at the end of the first quarter the district identified 566 American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Board members commended the team for community engagement; Trustee Zamora moved to approve the policies and Trustee Cavazos seconded. The motion passed 7‑0.
What happens next: staff will implement the revised communication procedures and continue annual reviews of the policies as required by federal Impact Aid Section 7003 and district policy 1311.