Nevada schools are generally NOT liable for the intentional wrongful acts of their employees. However, a Las Vegas school district is liable for an employee's intentional acts if the school itself was negligent in hiring, retaining or supervising the employee. A school or district commits negligent hiring, retention or supervision when: The school fails to conduct a reasonable background check of an employee; The school retains an employee after discovering the person is potentially unfit or dangerous; The school fails to train its employees how to prevent or deal with injuries; or The school fails to discipline or adequately supervise its employees.