“As we move into this process and look at some of these goals my cabinet will be held accountable to the results, as we move forward on a performance based system.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow 
“We’re going to stay focused on the plan. We need to be really careful around the work and how critical our children are. We have to be honest.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
“What separates us from private schools? What separates us from charter schools? I want to make sure we are the right choice.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
“20 percent of students do not feel safe at school. 20 percent of our students are chronically absent. The highest suspension rate by subgroup is nearly 12 times the lowest.” -@SuptJaraCCSD referencing where the district is right now. #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
“More than 300 open support professional positions and over 400 open teaching positions in the district now. That’s something we need to address.” - @SuptJaraCCSD #8NN
“5.1 percent of school buses are out of service. 3.8 food spoilage rate due to equipment failures.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #8NN
“Nevada’s per pupil funding level is one of the lowest in the nation. Our funding formula is from 1967.” -@SuptJaraCCSD speaks while comparing a current cell phone with technology from 1967. “Our kids are living in a different world. We want 2019 results.” @8NewsNow
It’s a packed house at tonight’s #CCSDCommunityMeeting downtown. More people/parents are also filing in 20 minutes after @SuptJaraCCSD started speaking. @8NewsNow #8NN
“I’ll tell you it’s not a flattering report, but it’s an honest report.” -@SuptJaraCCSD speaking on current state of the district. @8NewsNow #8NN
“This is our plan, it is a team of 8. We have to have a sound government structure. Hold me accountable.” @SuptJaraCCSD. “You guys are my boss. You elect the board and support our schools.” #8NN
Student Success Goal One- Increase proficiency in language arts, math, science, increase four year high school graduation rate, reduce bus driver absenteeism. #CCSDCommunityMeeting #8NN
Student Success Goal 2: “Let’s focus on a few things and do them well. If our students can read, write and do math at high levels we will solve a lot of problems in the community.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
Student Success Goal 3: “Every single kid needs to have an opportunity to go into the workforce.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting #8NN
Student Success Goal 4 refers to school safety. Goal is to increase number of students who feel safe at school. A recent study shows only 20 percent feel safe now. #CCSDCommunityMeeting #8NN
“Our kids today are facing some adult challenges that we need to address. We will identify it, work with them and bring them back into the classroom.” @SuptJaraCCSD @8NewsNow
“Some kids are dealing with things that would buckle us as adults.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
“We need to invest in our staff. Our teachers, our principals and staff professionals.” -@SuptJaraCCSD said referencing goals for teachers and staff. #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
“How do we continue to invest in our workforce? We need to invest in our people. That’s how you retain them.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting
“When you really look at some of our support staff, they need to be hired quickly.” -@SuptJaraCCSD. “We need to expedite our hiring process.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
“I was hired for the children in Clark County and right now the funding model is not working for us.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
“We need to use our buying power and lower cost with the vendors.” -@SuptJaraCCSD speaks on using the school district’s size to lower prices. #CCSDCommunityMeeting @8NewsNow
“Maybe we need to go to where our parents are working. They are working all different hours and don’t have time to come when it’s convenient for us” -@SuptJaraCCSD speaking on engaging parents and community members. #CCSDCommunityMeeting
@SuptJaraCCSD reveals five year plan. #Focus2024. He says they will evaluate every year can course correct. #CCSDCommunityMeeting
“If we fix Clark we fix the state. That’s my new tag line.” -@SuptJaraCCSD #CCSDCommunityMeeting
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