LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A new leader is now taking over one of the largest school districts in the country.
At the Clark County School District's board meeting on Thursday, the board of trustees unanimously approved a 4-year contract with its next superintendent, Jhone Ebert.
WATCH | Looking ahead to the next four years
The new contract begins Monday, April 14, 2025 and will end April 14, 2029.
Several parents tell Channel 13 they're hopeful for the future with this new leader of the district.
“I think it’s always exciting to have new leadership to bring in new ideas to freshen up from where things were in the past," said John Dandin, the guardian of a student at Robert O. Gibson Leadership Academy.
“I would hope she knows exactly how to direct the other teachers and how to help," said mom of three kids Sandra Castro.
They want to see a change from the past leadership.
“I just hope there’s better decisions made and it goes better this time around with the superintendent," Castro said.
Johne Ebert says she'll start right away addressing struggles CCSD has faced in the past.
“We’re going to tackle all of them, but we are going to be strategic in making sure that we’ll hit a couple really hard and that we show to our community that we are on the road to success," Ebert said.
Ebert previously detailed issues like teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and budget constraints leading up to her selection to the position last month.
No further details were released on those plans Thursday.
“Those details will come as we work with Superintendent Ebert to ensure our focus on students and their success," said Trustee Irene Bustamante Adams.
According to an employment agreement reviewed by Channel 13, Ebert will be paid $385,000 per year, and has the chance of earning performance bonuses which would account for a 5% raise each year.
Ebert is the first woman to lead CCSD permanently since it was established in 1956.
Ebert was the candidate chosen through a lengthy selection process that included a series of community meetings and feedback sessions. She most recently served as the superintendent of public instruction at the Nevada Department of Education.
Watch | Full CCSD press conference on contract approval
