October 16, 2024

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert sent a letter on Monday to Clark County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell with follow-up questions regarding a potential budget shortfall.

The letter includes 22 additional questions seeking more in-depth information.

The deadline for responses, including supporting documentation, is 3 p.m. Oct. 21.

Superintendent Ebert previously sent a letter to Dr. Larsen-Mitchell on Sept. 25 with eight questions about the potential budget shortfall and responses were provided.

Attachments:

• Oct. 14 letter to Dr. Larsen-Mitchell
• Sept. 25 letter to Dr. Larsen-Mitchell
• News releases from Governor Joe Lombardo’s Office

  • Governor Lombardo Requests Action on CCSD Budget from Committee on Local Government Finance

  • Governor Lombardo Requests Legislative Commission Audit into Clark County School District Budget

  • ICYMI: State Superintendent Demands Answers on Budget Shortfall from Clark County School District

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