Douglas County School Board appoints new superintendent

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Douglas County School Board has appointed Frankie Alvarado as their new superintendent.

He was appointed on a 4-3 vote in their meeting on Tuesday night.

Alvarado and other finalist Patrick Peters were interviewed by the board.

The questions ranged from discussing their skill sets to tougher questions like the staffing shortage and decline in enrollment, which is impacting next year’s budget.

Alvarado says his goal is to have a strong plan to recruit, attract and retain employees.

The board will now enter into contract negotiations with Alvarado.