June 24, 2005 at 9:00 AM - Regular
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1.B. ROLL CALL
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2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Information concerning consent calendar items has been provided to board members for study prior to the meeting. Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins. Recommended Action: That the board approves the Consent Calendar.
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3.A. APPROVAL OF MAY 18, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the May 18 minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the May 20 minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the May 20 Executive Session minutes.
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3.D. APPROVAL OF JUNE 3, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the June 3 minutes.
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3.E. APPROVAL OF JUNE 3, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the June 3 Executive Session minutes.
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3.F. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept applications that have been reviewed by the Pathways Principal.
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3.G. APPROVAL TO ADMINISTER GED EXAMS TO 16-YEAR OLD STUDENTS
Description:
School board approval is required for 16-year old students. This item is placed on the agenda in the event any requests are received before the board meeting date.
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3.H. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board may approve immunization exemptions pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439 for any requests received before the board meeting date.
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3.I. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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3.J. APPROVAL FOR BOARD MEMBER TO ATTEND WEST ED CONFERENCE AT LAKE TAHOE, JULY 20-21, 2003
Description:
Mrs. Wescoatt has been invited to attend "Redesigning American's High Schools." There will be no registration fee. There will be air fare, room & per diem costs.
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4. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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4.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
Dr. Roberts will report on activities/events/meetings that have occurred or are pending since the last board meeting.
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4.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on past or upcoming activities/events/meetings such as testing, grants, vacancies or other matters related to their individual assignments.
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4.C. BOARD REPORTS
Description:
Board members may report on activities or upcoming events in the areas they represent or meetings related to their assignments other than board meetings.
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4.D. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Description:
Board members will report on any committees that have met since the last board meeting. Such meetings may include Policy Committee or Strategic Plan Committee.
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5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves any necessary appointments.
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6. CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board votes on any change of date or location that has become necessary since the last board meeting.
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7. DECISION REGARDING SUBDIVISION MAPS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding any subdivision maps that have been forwarded from the Nye County Planning Department since the last board meeting.
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8. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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9. DECISION REGARDING REQUEST TO USE PAHRUMP BOARD ROOM FOR MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bill King
Description:
A request has been received from Nye County Federal Impacts Advisory Board to reconsider denial of use of the Pahrump board room.
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10. APPROVAL OF 2004-05 AUGMENTED/REVISED BUDGET #2, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the budget as presented.
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11. RECOGNITIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The board will recognize individuals or groups who have excelled in academic or athletic competition or who have contributed to the District in a significant manner.
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12. REPORT ON TEST DATA, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Coordinator of Testing & Accountability
Description:
Mrs. Olson will report on criterion referenced tests and high school proficiency exams.
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13. REPORT ON PRELIMINARY AYP DESIGNATIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Coordinator of Testing & Accountability
Description:
Mrs. Olson will report on the preliminary data received.
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14. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF 18 FUNDS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this resolution regarding additional funds that have been created in 2005-06.
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15. APPROVAL OF DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN & REPORT OF INDEBTEDNESS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
The board of trustees must, by June 30, annually prepare a debt management policy, capital improvement plan & report of indebtedness pursuant to NRS 350.013, 354.5945 & 354.6025. Recommended Action: That the board approves these three reports.
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16. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO HIRE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL STAFF, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request to hire staff by reducing Ending Fund Balance.
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17. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO CREATE ADDITIONAL DISTRICT LEVEL POSITION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Raymond Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the position of an additional assistant superintendent.
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18. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT & NYE COUNTY COALITION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Walker, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the interlocal agreement.
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19. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE K-8 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS TEXTBOOKS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Karen Liberty, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request to purchase textbooks.
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20. APPROVAL OF 2005-06 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board develops & approves a board meeting calendar for the next year.
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21. DECLARATION OF INTENT TO BUILD A NEW SCHOOL, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William E. Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves decision to build a new school & votes on grade levels to be served.
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22. APPROVAL TO OBTAIN COMMERCIAL ESTIMATE ON MANSE SCHOOL ACREAGE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William E. Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board gives its approval for administration to obtain appraisals for the Manse property.
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23. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE (CWEP) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
This cooperative agreement between NCSD and Nevada State Welfare Division is for employment of CWEP trainees. Recommended Action: That the board approves the agreement.
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24. RECOGNITION OF NYE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, ACTION ITEM
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Recommended Action: That the board approves recognition of this association for purposes of bargaining.
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25. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Coordinator of Testing & Accountability
Description:
Mrs. Olson has prepared the 2005-06 parent/student handbook & seeks approval for changes.
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26. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6225 - PROFESSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY PAY PLANS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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27. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6235 - RETIREE INSURANCE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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28. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6233 - NECESSITY LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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29. ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION & APPROVAL OF 2005-06 CONTRACT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Deborah Wescoatt, Board President
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board announces the results of the Superintendent's evaluation conducted on June 17 & approves the 2005-06 contract.
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30. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Description:
Recommended Action: Motion to go into Executive (closed) Session to discuss restraint issues, results of disciplinary hearings, possible litigation issues, grievances, personnel issues & negotiations. NOTE: No motions are made in Executive Session.
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30.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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30.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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30.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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30.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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30.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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31. DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kelly Wales, Director of Special Education & Related Services
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a determination whether the rights of students have been violated during restraints.
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32. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
Comments from the public are invited at this time. A "request to speak" card must be completed & submitted to the Board President. This item is for discussion only. No action may be taken on any public comment until the matter has been scheduled as an action item on a future agenda. The President may elect to allow public comment on a specific agenda item when that agenda item is being considered. A time limit of 3 minutes per person or 5 minutes for the spokesperson for a group may be imposed.
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33. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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