RENO, NV, October 12, 2022 — Nevada Assemblyman Steve Yeager announced on Twitter that he has appointed former Washoe County School Board Trustee Kurt Thigpen to the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority effective immediately.
“I’m honored to announce that I have appointed Kurt Thigpen to the Nevada State Public School Charter Authority,” said Yeager. “His term will run through June 30, 2025. I know he will do a great job and I appreciate his willingness to serve. More about the Authority here: https://charterschools.nv.gov.”
The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority authorizes public charter schools across Nevada and is responsible for the oversight and monitoring of those schools, overseeing over 70 public charter schools that serve 55,000 students statewide.
“I’m looking forward to bringing a fresh perspective to the authority, looking at things through an equity lens, and working hard again for Nevada’s students and educators,” said Kurt Thigpen on the news.