Superintendent’s Board Report for February 2026

Jonathan D. Firme, Superintendent



Important Dates:

School Board Meeting February 10 5pm Goldfield

District Spelling Bee February 5 Goldfield

AASA National Conference February 10 - 14 Nashville

President’s Day February 16 No School

Professional Development February 27 Goldfield

To make this accessible to everyone—from a parent to a community member who hasn't stepped into a school for years—we need to use "kitchen table" language. This version removes the technical phrasing and focuses on the "why" behind your decisions.

Superintendent’s Community Report

A brief update on our progress, our students, and our plan for the future.

1. Organizing for Success

We are changing how our leadership team works to make sure we are focused and efficient. We are moving to a simple Two-Pillar Model:

Pillar 1: The Students. Led by the ASO, this pillar focuses entirely on teaching, classrooms, and student results.

Pillar 2: The Systems. Led by the Superintendent, this pillar handles the "business" side, like hiring, budgets, and buildings.

2. Staff Training & Support

Professionalism Online: We are holding a training for staff on social media use. We want to make sure everyone represents our district well online so that our focus stays on the kids, not on distractions.

Better Writing: Our partners at RPDP have been in our schools helping teachers with new ways to teach writing. These visits are working well and giving our staff practical tools for the classroom.

3. Student Wins

Strong Scores: Our mid-year tests show that students are doing great in Reading and Math. The kids are hitting their goals, and the hard work in the classroom with RPDP is paying off.

Girls’ Basketball: Congrats to our team! They took 3rd place at the Tonopah Booster Club tournament and 3rd place at the regionals. They showed great heart and made our communities proud.

4. Planning for the Future

National Conference: I am attending a national conference this month to learn how other districts are handling declining enrollment (fewer students moving into the area). I am also looking at how AI technology can do office chores faster to save us time and money.

Watching the Numbers: Since our student count is leaning down, we are watching the data closely. This helps us make smart choices with our budget, so we stay on solid ground.