Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8-Committee on
Human Resources and Facilities

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION--Encouraging the board of trustees of each county school district in this state to create a community advisory board.

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Whereas, Public education plays a crucial role in producing well-informed, educated and productive members of society; and
Whereas, The unique geography of this state has resulted in the concentration of some schools and pupils at locations that are considerably distant from the administrative offices of the board of trustees of the various county school districts; and
Whereas, The increased population of pupils in some schools in this state has caused a significant increase in the demands on the boards of trustees of those school districts; and
Whereas, The involvement and support of parents and other members of the community in the education of children is essential to ensure that children receive the best education possible; and
Whereas, Parents and other members of the community can provide valuable insight to the board of trustees of a school district regarding the improvement of education in their particular community; and
Whereas, If parents and other members of the community are afforded more opportunity to participate in and voice their concerns about the education that is being offered in their community, this will help to build consensus among administrators, teachers, parents and other members of the community; and
Whereas, Greater participation and involvement by parents and other members of the community in decisions regarding the education of the children in that community will help to create a more effective and responsive school district; and
Whereas, Each board of trustees is best suited to determine which communities within the school district share common interests or concerns and would benefit from a structured forum in which to participate; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly Concurring, That the Legislature hereby encourages the board of trustees of each county school district in this state to create at least one, and more if appropriate, community advisory boards composed of parents and other members of the particular community to advise the board of trustees on matters relating to the education that is offered in the public schools in the community; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the board of trustees of each county school district in this state.
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