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LAS VEGAS-CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT ANNOUNCES PARTIAL REOPENING WITH LIMITED SERVICES BEGINNING JUNE 4 |
Curbside Pick-Up Service & Book Returns Continue at Most Branches
Strict Social Distancing Guidelines Will Be Enforced
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will reopen most of its libraries to the public beginning today. This will be the first time that the public can enter their neighborhood libraries since the COVID-19 outbreak caused a sudden closure of the Library District March 16.
Regular library hours are reinstated with varying and limited services available at 24 of the 25 Library District branches. For library hours and locations, go to LVCCLD.org/Locations.
Washington Paving Upgrades And Lane Closures Continue Through June 30
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is undertaking a $1.12 million, half-mile-long upgrade of Washington Avenue (State Route 578) between A Street and Las Vegas Boulevard in downtown Las Vegas. Las Vegas Paving is the general contractor. The project calls for milling and placing new asphalt pavement as well as reconstructing handicap ramps. The right travel lane in each direction will remain closed 24/7, due to light traffic volumes, throughout the project. Construction is scheduled to finish by June 30.
Motorists should use caution while travelling through work zones, heed construction signage, and take alternate routes, if possible. NDOT works with Waze to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but unscheduled construction changes, closures and restrictions are possible due to weather or other factors. For the latest state highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call 511 before driving.
NDOT and its contractors continue vital highway construction and maintenance activities, keeping up Nevada’s transportation system for essential travel and supply chain deliveries. The department actively practices COVID-19-related public health and safety protocols, including social distancing of six feet or more and restricting groups to 10 or less, thereby keeping our team, families and communities safe and connected.
 
FOOD SERVICE
CCSD plans to continue providing meals to students through June 30 at current food distribution sites. Meals at the majority of CCSD’s food distribution sites are served Monday-Friday from 7 to 10 a.m. and are free for any child 2-18 years old. To find a site near you or for times and locations of mobile food distribution sites, visit ccsd.nutrislice.com.
A federal extension allowed by the USDA gives CCSD the flexibility to continue meal service through August. CCSD plans to continue serving meals during the summer, but may adjust food distribution sites and times based on the demand for meals during the months of July and August. Any changes to CCSD meal sites after June 30 will be communicated to parents via a ParentLink message.
TECHNOLOGY
CCSD students who have school-issued Chromebooks and other devices are allowed to keep the devices over the summer. Schools will be making special arrangements for seniors to return their devices.
The district plans to continue distributing Chromebook devices to students throughout the summer in an effort to encourage independent learning. More information on distribution events will be provided as plans are finalized.
With the end of the school year, the Wi-Fi bus pilot program also concluded. For a list of community resources, including free Wi-Fi hotspots, click here.
SUMMER SCHOOL
It has been determined that 2020 summer school will be provided through distance education due to COVID-19. Summer school will be held virtually. Secondary students will see a decreased cost of $70 per half-credit. For more information, view the 2020 Virtual Summer School/Credit Retrieval page.
ESY
The Extended School Year (ESY) program, which supports summer learning for identified students with disabilities, will be provided through distance education beginning in June.
Parents with students participating in the ESY program through distance education should have received additional information through the U.S. mail.
SAFEVOICE
SafeVoice is still monitored during the summer. The district continues to work with the Nevada Department of Education regarding SafeVoice tips. Reports may be made by calling 1-833-216-SAFE (7233) or online at http://safevoicenv.org.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is open and available online at register.ccsd.net. Families with currently enrolled students can complete registration using the Parent Portal via Infinite Campus.
Families new to CCSD may begin their registration process online via register.ccsd.net. Parents or guardians who already have an Infinite Campus account will see an announcement through the Parent Portal and a link connecting them to the 2020-21 registration page.
 In response to COVID-19, the Nevada Division of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) has implemented and launched a NEW filing system for Nevada residents who have been affected by the pandemic to receive benefits. This is completely separate from filing for traditional unemployment insurance benefits. Please read the important information on this page before filing a PUA claim on the designated platform.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a new temporary federal program that is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. PUA is separate from unemployment insurance and provides coverage only to individuals who are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance.
PUA is available to Nevada workers who are unemployed, partially unemployed, unable to work or unavailable for work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and who are not eligible for other unemployment insurance benefits. This includes many different groups of people:
- Self-employed
- 1099 contract workers
- Gig workers
- Employees whose wages are not reported for unemployment insurance
- Employees who have not earned enough wages or worked enough hours for regular unemployment benefits
- Individuals who were going to start work but could not due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Click here to read the full article.
Click here for the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application.
 The Discovery Children's Museum remains closed but offers At Home Discoveries. Kids can enjoy digital resources created and compiled to help keep them busy at home. For a list of available children resources, visit here.
 A special thank you to the Sayles Group for organizing Chefs 4 Vegas Food Distribution, which took place at the Doolittle Complex June 2. This event is to address food insecurities, and will be continued on at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 and June 16. You do not have to live in Ward 5 to participate.
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
 Pride Month has been recognized by U. S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. It is celebrated every June by thousands. To learn about the history of Pride Month, visit here.
 The 20th Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19.
  
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