Under what circumstances may school employees in Nevada be held liable for their actions?

Holding school employees in Nevada liable for their actions primarily hinges on the concept of negligence. When a school employee engages in negligent behavior that directly results in harm to students, they may be deemed liable. Negligence occurs when a person's actions fall below the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would observe under similar circumstances, leading to unintended harm or injury.

In the context of school settings, this could involve situations where a teacher fails to adequately supervise students, resulting in injury, or where a coach does not provide proper safety measures during sports activities. The law acknowledges that educators have a responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of their students while they are under their care. If that duty is breached through negligence and causes harm, liability may arise.

The other options do not create pathways for liability in the same manner. Refusing to meet curriculum standards, being reported by a parent, or failing to attend staff meetings do not directly relate to negligence or harm in a way that would typically result in legal liability. These actions may be subject to internal disciplinary measures within the school or district but do not hold the same legal implications regarding student safety and welfare as negligent behavior does.