Push to Remove Las Vegas Schools Trustee Reaches Board Meeting

Student-led petition calls for removal of CCSD Trustee Lorena Biassotti over alleged anti-LGBTQ and immigration enforcement comments

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A student-led petition calling for the removal of Clark County School District Trustee Lorena Biassotti has gained over 1,000 signatures. The petition alleges that Biassotti has made "repeated derogatory statements that target transgender students" and supports immigration enforcement in public schools. The issue was raised at a recent CCSD board meeting, where a parent and former teacher spoke out against Biassotti during public comment.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing tensions around LGBTQ rights, immigration, and the role of elected officials in public education. The petition reflects concerns from students and families about creating a safe and inclusive environment in schools, while Biassotti's reported comments raise questions about her ability to effectively represent all constituents in her district.

The details

The petition, posted on Change.org, calls for judicial removal proceedings against Biassotti, who represents CCSD District E. It alleges she has made "repeated derogatory statements that target transgender students" and supports immigration enforcement in public schools. Biassotti previously led the Clark County chapter of the conservative group "Moms for Liberty". At the CCSD board meeting, a parent named Mel Daniel and a former teacher spoke out against Biassotti during public comment, stating her "public statements" could make families "feel afraid" and "discourage students from attending school".

  • The petition calling for Biassotti's removal was posted on Change.org.
  • The issue was raised at a CCSD board meeting on February 12, 2026.

The players

Lorena Biassotti

Clark County School District Trustee representing District E, who has faced calls for removal over alleged anti-LGBTQ and pro-immigration enforcement comments.

Mel Daniel

A parent who spoke out against Biassotti at the CCSD board meeting, stating her comments could make families "feel afraid" and "discourage students from attending school".

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What they’re saying

“Public statements like these from someone in a position of authority can make families feel afraid and can discourage students from attending school, and it threatens the sense of safety that our students and teachers deserve.”

— Mel Daniel, Parent (news3lv.com)

“I am not losing sleep over this.”

— Lorena Biassotti (news3lv.com)

What’s next

The CCSD board did not directly respond to the concerns raised about Trustee Biassotti at the meeting, but the petition calling for her removal continues to gain signatures.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing debates around LGBTQ rights, immigration, and the role of elected officials in public education. The petition reflects concerns from students and families about creating a safe and inclusive environment in schools, while Biassotti's reported comments raise questions about her ability to effectively represent all constituents in her district.