Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tentative Budget for the Carson City School District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Expressed deep concern over proposed cuts to intervention paraprofessionals who provide vital one-on-one literacy and math support.

Urged trustees to protect paraprofessionals and social workers, noting her non-verbal autistic son relies entirely on them to access public education.

Stated that paraprofessionals are essential for his non-verbal child's communication, learning, and safety.

A licensed social worker detailed how school social workers handle crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments, warning that removing them increases hospitalization risks.

Expressed frustration as a taxpayer over rising educational debt and low state rankings.