Cyndi Loza

Scott Kelley held a substantial lead Tuesday in the Washoe County school board District E contest against Denny Martindale.

“It was a tough campaign, and I commend Denny Martindale for running for office and focusing on the issues,” said Kelley, 31, a product launch developer for Arvato and Microsoft. “I’m excited to begin the important job of school board trustee. The goal is to provide the best quality education for Washoe County’s youth. Now, the hard work truly begins.”

District E includes northwest Reno, Verdi and Mogul. The term is four years, and the pay is $750 a month.

Incumbent Dan Carne won against first-grade teacher Celana Wasson in District A.

“I’m very thankful for the support I received,” said Carne, 59. “This being my third term, I appreciate the support that the voters are giving me.”

Carne, 54, said he wants to continue working on a system of accountability in various departments and schools. The system includes setting goals in departments and schools and reporting progress annually.

Retired educator Ken Grein beat Byllie Andrews to replace Jonnie Pullman in District D in southeast and old southwest Reno.

“It’s nice to see I was ahead in early returns, but it’s such a small portion of the big picture,” said Grein, 59, who worked as an educator in various capacities over 32 years, including elementary school principal and superintendent of operations. “It’s way too early to get excited.”

Andrews, 65, has worked for 36 years as an educator in Washoe County, she has been the founding administrator of Rainshadow Community Charter High School, supervised student teachers at the University of Nevada, Reno and Sierra Nevada College and helped K-12 teachers obtain their master’s as professors at Sierra Nevada College.

Barbara L. McLaury, with 50.2 percent of the vote, barely beat an opponent who dropped out the race in District G two months ago.

“I would be very honored to be elected for the Washoe County school board, if that’s what occurs,” said McLaury, 66.

On Sept. 11, retired educator Peggy Lear Bowen withdrew as a candidate in the district that covers western Washoe County from Cold Springs to Washoe Valley. Her name remained on the ballot.

“Peggy has had a lot of name recognition and,

as a new a political candidate, I’m working hard to earn the trust of the voters of Washoe County,” McLaury said.

McLaury has worked for the school district for 34 years as a teacher, K-12 reading coordinator, principal and senior director. She would replace Barbara Price, who did not seek re-election.