Is Washoe County connected to the Washoe County School District?
We are often asked if there is a municipal connection between Washoe County government and the Washoe County School District.
Aside from decades of successful community partnerships, there is no direct relationship between the two governing bodies and our roles and responsibilities are very different.
In Nevada, school districts operate as an independent special-purpose government unit that exist separately from local governments. They perform a single function, public education, with administrative and fiscal oversight governed by a seven member School District Board of Trustees. For more information, visit the Washoe County School District website.
In contrast, Washoe County performs multiple functions and is governed by an elected body of five commissioners who serve both the executive and the legislative duties as part of a Board of County Commissioners. Amongst the many functions the county is responsible for, it administers and enforces state and local laws, county code, collects taxes, assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, issues licenses; provides parks, libraries, emergency management, human and animal services, public assistance, public health, judicial process, and planning and development. We invite you to explore the Washoe County departments and services.