LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Faculty begins in Clark County on Monday, Aug. 11, and neighborhood leaders are issuing a name to motion. They’re hoping to rent about 75 crossing guards all through the Las Vegas space, together with Henderson and Clark County, to extend scholar security. The place is part-time and begins at $17 an hour.
To use, you should be not less than 18 years outdated and move a background examine.
“It is the entire community coming together to make sure that we’re supporting and leaning in to school safety, especially around our schools,” Clark County Faculty District Superintendent Jhone Ebert mentioned.
From 2023 to 2024, 97 children had been hit by automobiles in class zones.
In line with Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, knowledge from 2024 to 2025 reveals a lower in class crashes. Elementary faculty crashes have gone down 64%. In the meantime, center faculty crashes decreased by practically 70%.
Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, left, and CCSC Superintendent Jhone Ebert speak in regards to the want for extra crossing guards within the Las Vegas valley. (KLAS)
Naft attributes the 2024 lower to the Clark County Fee’s transfer to increase crossing guards into center faculties. Nonetheless, the enlargement didn’t embrace excessive faculties.
In Could, Arbor View Excessive Faculty senior McKenzie Scott, 18, was killed when she tried to cross Buffalo Drive. A person is dealing with DUI and reckless driving prices in her demise. His breath take a look at revealed a blood alcohol stage greater than thrice the authorized restrict.
“The mayor and I have had discussions, and if you’ve been out to Arbor View, they are doing the work that will be in place before school starts, and we’re excited about all of the future work that will transpire,” Ebert mentioned.
The college district will contemplate increasing to excessive faculties down the highway, she mentioned.
“I’m very thankful that at the middle school, we had people step up,” Ebert mentioned. “So looking down the road, it’s definitely where we’re going.”
In case you are excited about turning into a crossing guard, varied hiring occasions shall be held from Monday, July 21, by means of Thursday, July 24.
Monday, July 21: Enterprise Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.8310 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, 89123
Tuesday, July 22: Alexander Library, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.1755 W. Alexander Rd., North Las Vegas, 89032Rainbow Library, 3-5 p.m.3150 N. Buffalo Dr. Las Vegas, 89128
Wednesday, July 23: East Las Vegas Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.2851 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, 89101Clark County Library, 3:30-5:30 p.m.1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, 89119
Thursday, July 24Sahara West Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.9600 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, 89117
Crossing guards usually work close to their properties, about one hour within the morning and one hour within the afternoon. Discover hyperlinks to use right here underneath “School Crossing Guard – Nevada.”
