CCSD Faces Budget Cuts, Over 1,200 Employees to Be Placed in Surplus

Teachers and parents raise concerns over lack of transparency in district's budget decisions.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas, Nevada is facing budget reductions that will place more than 1,200 employees into surplus heading into the 2026–27 school year. Teachers and parents raised concerns at a recent school board meeting about the lack of transparency surrounding the budget shortfall and the decision to surplus staff, warning that losing positions could further strain already stretched school staff.

Why it matters

CCSD is the fifth-largest school district in the United States, serving over 300,000 students. Budget cuts and staff reductions could have significant impacts on the quality of education and support services provided to students across the district.

The details

District officials cite rising salary costs and declining student enrollment as key reasons for the budget reduction. They say they expect enough open jobs will be available to accommodate employees placed into surplus, but educators warn that losing positions could further strain already stretched school staff. Teachers and parents expressed concerns about a lack of transparency in the district's decision-making process.

  • The school board meeting where concerns were raised took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Surplus meetings are scheduled for April 2026, when affected teachers will be able to select from available positions based on departmental seniority.

The players

Jeremy Heckler

President of the Nevada State Education Association's Southern Nevada chapter and a CCSD teacher.

Tiffanie Bemoll

A CCSD teacher.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like we've spent a lot of time talking about other issues but more than anything, it is the trustees' fiduciary duty to manage the money that comes from our tax funds to support the school district — not just for us, but for our teachers and our students and our support staff.”

— Jeremy Heckler, President of the Nevada State Education Association's Southern Nevada chapter and a CCSD teacher (cwlasvegas.com)

“Every adult who directly serves students — teachers, support professionals, custodians, office staff, coaches — are essential. These are your boots on the ground the people who ensure safety, learning and stability every single day.”

— Tiffanie Bemoll, CCSD teacher (cwlasvegas.com)

What’s next

Surplus meetings are scheduled for April 2026, when affected teachers will be able to select from available positions based on departmental seniority.

The takeaway

The budget cuts and staff reductions in the Clark County School District highlight the ongoing challenges facing public education, particularly in large urban districts. The lack of transparency in the decision-making process has raised concerns among teachers and parents, who worry that losing positions could further strain an already overburdened school system.