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Superintendent Parsons Recognized for 25 Years of Educating in Churchill County

Superintendent Parsons Recognized for 25 Years of Educating in Churchill County
Superintendent Derild Parsons receiving his
25-year certificate. Photos courtesy of CCSD.

Churchill County School District Superintendent Derild Parsons was recently recognized for his service to Churchill County School District – service that spans a quarter of a century and multiple educator roles. He was honored with a 25-year service pin and Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition by the Board of Trustees. 

Parsons began his career in the classrooms of West End and Lahontan Elementary before becoming CCSD Dean of Students, Director of Special Services, and Director of Learning and Innovation. While moving from the classroom to district leadership, Parsons has long strived to build lasting connections with students, family, and staff. 

Years of student-focused teaching and programming served as the perfect backdrop for Parson's most recent educator role as CCSD superintendent - the first local superintendent promoted from within the district since the 1990s. 

As a longtime resident and educator, Parsons continues in his efforts to support students, staff, and the Fallon community. 

Congratulations, Superintendent Parsons. Thank you for 25 years of dedicated service.

 

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Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I knew Sam as a member of our church growing up. He always had a warm smile, a kind word, and a great sense of humor! He will be great missed!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:57 AMComment source: Obituary -- Samuel Bruce WickizerComment author: Mike HinzComment text: Great teacher, great coach, but even a better person!!! Rest in peace Mr. BeachComment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:53 AMComment source: Obituary -- Jack Victor Beach, Jr.Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I had Mrs Hedges for First Grade at Northside Elementary in 1969. I still, to this day, remember her as a wonderful teacher…one of my favorites!!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:29 AMComment source: Obituary - Nancy Marie Hedges C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: What are MFNs and PBMs ?? ............................ From the editor: This is a very good question and we apologize for not catching that wasn't in there. We reached out to the writer/submitter and got this info back...hope it's helpful. PBM: Pharmacy Benefit Managers are pharmacies that are owned by insurance companies. (CVS is one.) They negotiate with drug makers to get reduced pricing for medications, but they historically have not passed along those savings to patients. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf MFN: Most Favored Nation pricing is a policy that means a country agrees to offer the same trade concessions (like tariffs or price reductions) to all member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). When applied to pharmaceuticals, it could disrupt global access, deter innovation, and obscure the deeper systemic issues in American health care. https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2025/05/22/the-global-risks-of-americas-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-policy/Comment publication date: 6/23/25, 7:47 AMComment source: L E T T E R TO THE EDITOR
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