Committees

NIAA Parent/Guardian Representative Application

CCSD is accepting applications for a Parent/Guardian Representative to serve on the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) Board of Control. The applicant must have a student currently participating in a sanctioned high school sport and meet eligibility requirements outlined in NAC 385B.

The term begins September 23, 2025, and ends June 2028. Some travel to Reno may be required, with costs covered by NIAA. The application will be open for 14 days starting August 1, 2025.

The selected parent/guardian must understand if they are selected to serve in this role representing their region within the NIAA, there is a potential loss of personal/professional (work) time as the NIAA Board of Control conducts four regularly scheduled seasonal meetings; may conduct, at any given time, an emergency meeting; and the NIAA office staff will conduct prescheduled committee meetings in addition to the NIAA Board of Control meetings. While there may be virtual options for some meetings, the member’s attendance may be required when virtual options are not available. Travel to Reno, Nevada, may be required to participate in meetings. The NIAA will provide coverage for all travel and lodging accommodations in Reno, Nevada. The selected member’s name, image, and likeness may be included in reports generated through the media, public commentary, and NIAA staff materials.

Online Application

School Board Committees

Attendance Zone Advisory Commission (AZAC)

  • The purpose of this commission is to bring school zoning recommendations to the full Board. Each Board member appoints two members from his or her District.
  • Committee members include: Nicholas Fedei, Chair, Dave Flatt, Vice Chair, Lance Arnt, Diane Kinsel, John Shea, Jess Tirado, Matthew Tramp, Tim Vicario, Rudy Zamora.

Audit Advisory Committee

  • The purpose of this committee is to advise the Board in strengthening accountability for stewardship and efficient use of public funds; provide a communication link between external and internal auditors and the Board of Trustees; enhance transparency of the District's financial operations; and improve public trust in the honesty and integrity of its public officials.
  • Committee Bylaws and Calendar
  • Committee members include: Elizabeth Hammer, Maegan Hilton, Joshua Robinson, Joseph Throneberry.

Bond Oversight Committee (BOC)

  • The purpose of this committee is to provide input on the distribution of the district's 1998 bond funds. Each Board member appoints one committee member from their District. The district also nominates members of the committee.
  • Board liaison is Trustee Emily Stevens.
  • Committee members include: Alfonso Lopez, Chair, Jeana Blackman-Taylor, First Vice Chair, Sally Achord, Jessica Allen, Abraham Camejo, David Flatt, David Flippo, Margarita Gamboa Harris, Byron Goynes, Robert Gurdison, Nakia Jackson-Hale, Walter Jones, Stephen Silberkraus, Yvette Williams.

Oversight Panel for School Facilities

  • The purpose of this panel is to examine and make recommendations for financing the costs of new construction, design, maintenance and repair of school facilities. Board liaison is Trustee Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan.
  • Elected Local Government members include: Councilwoman Carrie Cox - City of Henderson, Councilwoman Ruth Garcia-Anderson - City of North Las Vegas, Mayor Carolyn Goodman - City of Las Vegas, Councilwoman Sherri Jorgensen - Boulder City, Mayor Allan Litman - City of Mesquite, Commissioner Tick Segerblom - Clark County.
  • Board of School Trustees appointed members include: Greg Korte - Construction Project Financing/Cost Estimation, Eric Giles (Chair) - Structural/Civil Engineering, James Halsey (Vice Chair) - Construction/Public Works, Michael Longi - Gaming, Anna Slighting - General Public.

School Name Committee

  • The purpose of this committee is to review naming nominations for unnamed Clark County School District facilities, including schools, central office locations and areas within schools (for example, libraries and sports facilities).
  • Two School Board trustees serve as members of the committee: Trustee Tameka Henry (committee chairperson) and Trustee Linda P. Cavazos. The other committee members, who are appointed by the superintendent, include: Bradley Combs, Abigail Johnson, Piper Overstreet-White, and Michael Patterson.

Sex Education Advisory Committee

Sex Education Advisory Committee

  • The purpose of the committee is to make recommendations to the Board regarding content and materials that are contained in sex education units.
  • Committee members include: Garet Benavides, Zachariah Brown, Amanda Knowles, Dennis Lawrence, Elizabeth Ornelas, Erica Reynolds, and Jacqueline Davania-Williamson.

Sex Education Advisory Committee Recommending Committee

  • The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations to the Board on membership to the Sex Education Advisory Committee.
  • Committee members include: Margy Feldman, Lindsey Dalley, Ender Austin, Stavan Corbett, Julie Vigil, Nicole Hollimon, and Donna West.

Government committees with School Board representation

Southern Nevada Regional Planning Commission (SNRPC)

  • The purpose of this regional commission is to develop a comprehensive regional policy plan for balanced economic, social, physical, environmental and fiscal development, as well as orderly growth management of the region.
  • Board liaison is Trustee Emily Stevens (voting member) and Trustee Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan.

Debt Management Commission

  • The purpose of this commission is to secure timely and adequate funding to meet cash flow requirements for construction projects throughout Clark County, including other government entities beyond the school district.
  • Board liaison is Trustee Emily Stevens (voting member) and Trustee Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan.

State or national affiliates

Council of the Great City Schools

  • The purpose of this organization is to advocate for the nation's large urban school districts and their children.
  • Board liaison is Trustee Irene Bustamante Adams.

Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB)

  • The purpose of this organization is for members of school boards from throughout the state to work together on education issues that impact all Nevada schools and students.
  • This organization is comprised of school districts from throughout the state of Nevada.
  • Board liaisons are as follows: Trustee Irene Bustamante Adams and Trustee Brenda Zamora.

Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA)

  • The purpose of this association is to promote, control, supervise, and regulate all interscholastic athletic events and other interscholastic events in Nevada's public schools.
  • Board of Control members include Trustee Linda P. Cavazos, Ron Guerzon, Kevin McPartlin, Deanna M. Riddle, and Pam Sloan.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

  • The Trustee liaison sits on the Vegas PBS board and ensures that other trustees, acting in their capacity as FCC licensees, are aware of national programming policies affecting Vegas PBS.
  • Board liaison is Trustee Lydia Dominguez.

America's Public Television Stations (APTS)

  • The Trustee liaison to this organization ensures that other Trustees, acting in their capacity as FCC licensees, are aware of legislative and regulatory issues affecting Vegas PBS, and assists with joint lobbying activities with Southern Nevada Public Television.
  • Board liaison is Trustee Lydia Dominguez.

National or local boards/committees on which the Board traditionally participates

Public Education Foundation

  • The mission of the Public Education Foundation is to mobilize community and global resources to support and impact public education through initiatives, programs, and promising practices designed to improve student performance and advance quality educational opportunities for all children.
  • Board liaison is Trustee Adam Johnson.