Jara out after 6 years as CCSD board approves severance

Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara’s resignation and severance package were approved Thursday night. As of 5 p.m. Friday ...     [JARA OUT AFTER 6 YEARS AS CCSD BOARD APPROVES SEVERANCE]( [Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara’s resignation and severance package were approved Thursday night. As of 5 p.m. Friday, Jara will no longer be at the helm of CCSD, ending nearly six years with the nation's fifth-largest school district. He will leave with a $250,000 lump sum payment. His top deputy Brenda Larsen-Mitchell will step in as interim superintendent.]( [GOP NEVADA SEN. HOPEFUL HAS ‘CLOSED THE DOOR’ ON FEDERAL ABORTION BAN]( [Nevada Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Sam Brown says he has “closed the door” on support for a federal abortion ban, marking a break with his party on an election-year issue that has beleaguered conservatives in recent years.]( [INJUNCTION BANNING TEACHER STRIKES REMAINS IN PLACE, FOR NOW, AFTER COURT HEARING]( [A judge says she is inclined to drop a court injunction preventing further teacher strikes in the Clark County School District, but it appears she can’t do it just now. Clark County District Judge Jessica Peterson said at a hearing Thursday that she would likely dissolve the preliminary injunction, which has been in place since September, after the Clark County Education Association asked to have the ban lifted because circumstances have changed since last fall.]( [GROUND BROKEN ON NORTH LAS VEGAS FACILITY FOR WOMEN BATTLING ADDICTION]( [A new facility is coming to North Las Vegas to assist women battling drug addiction and give them housing throughout the rehabilitation process. The Village is a 63,623-square-foot, 84-unit facility that will offer housing, case management, educational classes and other support for women in the Las Vegas Valley who may need assistance.]( [BISHOP GORMAN BASKETBALL CLOSES STRONG IN CLASS 5A SEMIFINAL WIN]( [Ryder Elisaldez has seen the banner documenting the Bishop Gorman High basketball program’s state championships hanging in the team’s locker room countless times. He’s always envisioned having a role in adding the 23rd all-time title to the banner. Today will be his last chance.](   MOST READ: [HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent dies at 39 in Las Vegas]( [CCSD elementary special education teacher accused of child abuse](  [Two injured in separate police-involved collisions in Las Vegas tonight]( [Tool’s immersive experience satisfies Las Vegas audience]( [Cassidy: Golden Knights ‘losing our identity’ after fourth straight home loss](   [Facebook](  [X](     Greenspun Media Group | 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com