Education Offices

Education candidates include School District Trustees who manage K-12 schools, and the State Board of Education, Regents, who set policies and approve budgets, design policies and regulations, and work with communities to promote student achievement.

State Board of Education: 

• The Nevada State Board of Education is responsible for establishing education policies and standards across the state. They ensure that all schools provide equal access to quality education and review data to monitor student progress. (Daily Life Impact: The State Board of Education has a significant impact on students' education as they are the ones that decide on curriculum/standards, resource allocation, oversee teachers certification/evaluation process, are responsible for equity and access, and policy enforcement.)
  • Districts up for election: 1, 2, 3, 4
    • Term of Office: 4 years
    • Term Limit: 12 years

Trustees of School Districts: 

• As the political subdivision established by the state of Nevada, the Board of Trustees will plan and direct all aspects of the School District's operations. In addition, Trustees of School Districts serve as the supervisors of the superintendent of the Clark County School District.  (Daily Life Impact: Manage K-12 public schools, planning and directing all aspects of the school district's operations. They hold the authority to fire the superintendent if they are not conducting School Districts operations adequately.)
  • Clark County Districts up for election: A, B, C, E
  • Washoe County Districts up for election: A, D, E, G (at large)
  • Term of Office: 4 years
  • Term Limit: 12 years
    • An at-large district means it covers multiple districts. To find out if you are in District G, click here.

University of Nevada, Board of Regents: 

• Nevada’s Board of Regents governs the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Regents set policies and approve budgets for Nevada’s entire public system of higher education: four community colleges, one state university, two doctoral-granting research universities, and one research institute. (Daily Life Impact: Shapes student achievement vision and policies. The Board of Regents influences daily student life by setting tuition rates, ensuring campus security, and establishing academic policies such as curriculum requirements. They also oversee university presidents, impacting campus culture and student support services)
  • Districts up for election: 1, 4, 9, 12
    • Term of Office: 6 years
    • Term Limit: 3 Terms