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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 34. Education § 388.247. School committee:  Establishment;  membership;  terms of members

Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. The principal of each public school shall establish a school committee to review the plan developed pursuant to NRS 388.243 and make recommendations pursuant to NRS 388.249.

2. The membership of a school committee must consist of:

(a) The principal of the school;

(b) Two licensed employees of the school;

(c) One employee of the school who is not a licensed employee and who is not responsible for the administration of the school;

(d) One school police officer of the school if the school has school police officers;  and

(e) One parent or legal guardian of a pupil who is enrolled in the school.

3. The membership of a school committee may also include any other person whom the principal of the school deems appropriate, including, without limitation:

(a) A member of the board of trustees of the school district in which the school is located or a member of the governing body of the charter school;

(b) A counselor of the school;

(c) A psychologist of the school;

(d) A licensed social worker of the school;

(e) A representative of a local law enforcement agency in the county, city or town in which the school is located;  

(f) The State Fire Marshal or his or her designee or a representative of a local government responsible for enforcement of the ordinances, codes or other regulations governing fire safety;  and

(g) A pupil in grade 7 or higher from the school if the school includes grade 7 or higher.

4. The principal of a public school, including, without limitation, a charter school, shall determine the term of each member of the school committee.  Each school committee may adopt rules for its own management and government.

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