Superintendent’s Board Report for October 2024

James D. Fossett, Superintendent

Important Dates:

EsCSD Leadership & Safety Meeting       October 1st - Tuesday, Goldfield

School Board Meeting       October 8th     - Goldfield 5:00 PM

Professional Development       October 11th - Friday, Goldfield in person

District Halloween Parade       October 31st - Thursday in Goldfield

General Comments: 

In September school leaders planned and completed our first district-wide student activity day  of the year with all students visiting a local farm in Dyer. In October, we will celebrate the third annual district parade in Goldfield. Sheriff, Fire, Court House, and local businesses will host the students of Esmeralda County School District in one of the finest parades of the year! Other district events this year include: the November Thanksgiving gather/Social Studies Fair to be held in Dyer, the Spelling Bee to be held in February, in Silver Peak. Watch for flyers coming home with dates and times, as-well-as our webpage and school Facebook pages.

PLC/Safety Committee: 

This October  we will have our Safety Committee meeting on the very first day of the month, and site leaders will lay out their plans for staff and student training and drills to be held this month. We want to thank the local Sheriff and his deputies for the wonderful collaborative support they have given to our schools. Teamwork makes the dream work.

District Facilities and Bus Update: 

As we have moved down the path of continually improving our STEM labs and hands on learning, this year we have applied for a grant for a Hydroponics lab and have already received the equipment. This winter students will be growing fresh vegetables and studying plants. The launch will be held in Goldfield with other site leaders learning together about the process for lab setup, maintenance, and curricular coordination. 

Superintendent: 

During the October School Board meeting we will be hearing from Sam Holt, Student Body President from Goldfield. He will be the first in the series of students this year, as each school will have its Student Body President share with the School Board and become more familiar with board governance.