CARSON CITY, Nev. – The NevadaState Board of Education invites interested parties to apply for appointment tothe State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) Board. Applications can be submitted online at NDE State Public Charter School Authority Board Application before May 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. fora three-year term, which will begin on July 1, 2022 and conclude on June 30,2025. 

“As we continue to forge ahead in the transformation of Nevada’seducation system, it is imperative that we have diverse, experienced, andwell-rounded voices at the table,” said Jhone Ebert, State Superintendent ofPublic Instruction. “Our State Board of Education is looking for qualifiedcandidates to serve as one of their two appointees to the SPCSA Board, and I welcomeall interested stakeholders to consider applying.”

“State PublicCharter School Authority-sponsored schools serve more than 50,000 students,representing 11% of Nevada’s student population,” said Felicia Ortiz,President of the State Board of Education. “I invite qualified Nevadans toapply for this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of ourstudents as well as Nevada’s overall education landscape.”

Per Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 388A.153, the Nevada State Board of Education is responsible forappointing two members to the SPCSA Board. Current Board Members are welcome toreapply to continue serving but are not guaranteed reappointment based onincumbent status. Members of the SPCSA Board must be residents of the State ofNevada.

Interested parties can review allqualifications and apply before May 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. online at the NDE State Public Charter School Authority Board Application. For any questions regarding the application process, reach outto NVBoardEd@doe.nv.gov.