The Clark County School District has approved Jhone Ebert as the new superintendent, with her contract starting on April 14, for a four-year term. According to the board of trustees' decision, Ebert will receive an annual salary of $385,000, with the possibility of a 5% performance-based increase each year, as reported by KTNV. The position also includes health benefits, though the details were not specified.
Parents expect Ebert to bring a fresh perspective and strategic improvements. Sandra Castro, a mother of three, told KTNV, “I just hope there’s better decisions made and it goes better this time around with the superintendent.” Ebert has identified teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and budget challenges as key issues to address. No further details on her strategies were released on Thursday.
Ebert has been selected as the first woman to permanently lead the Clark County School District since its founding in 1956. Her selection followed a process that included community meetings and feedback. In an interview, she stated, "The school district I know can be successful for the right reasons and I’m optimistic that we can regain our footing and our stature," as per 8 News Now. Ebert previously served as the Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction and was endorsed for the Clark County School District superintendent role by Governor Joe Lombardo. She is allowed to take on consulting, lecture, and speaking engagements as long as they do not conflict with her main duties and the school board is informed. Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell will provide four days of training to Ebert to assist with the transition.
