Carson schools seek religious volunteer for sex ed panel

The Carson City School District is accepting volunteer applications to fill the religious vacancy on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee. The term is three years.

Meetings are held monthly throughout the school year with potential special meetings. Individuals interested in applying for the position should submit a letter of interest and resume by 5 p.m. Jan. 10.

Applications can be sent to the Educational Services Department, 1402 W. King St., Carson City, NV, 89703 or email to pcamara@carson.k12.nv.us. For information, contact Paige Camara at 775-283-2009.

The purpose of the Family Life Program is to provide the district’s sex education program. The program includes factual instruction concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome and instruction on the human reproductive system, related communicable diseases and sexual responsibility.

The committee is comprised of five parent volunteers of students in the district and five representatives, one from each of the following: Medicine or nursing ; Counseling; Religion; Teaching; and district students.