November 18, 2005 at 10:00 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve any transportation contracts that have been reviewed by the Transportation Department.
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3.B. 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.C. 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.D. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board may approve immunization exemptions pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
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3.E. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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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. 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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6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves any necessary appointments.
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7. 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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8. 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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9. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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10. 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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11. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will make any necessary decisions regarding pending school construction.
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12. APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY NYE COUNTY CLERK TO USE TWO PAHRUMP SCHOOLS FOR POLLING STATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Sandra Merlino, Nye County Clerk
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request for use of two schools as polling stations in the 2006 elections.
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13. PRESENTATION & APPROVAL OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS & DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Karen Liberty, Curriculum Coordinator
Description:
Board members have been provided with a CD containing each school's improvement plan. The District plan is attached. Recommended Action: That the board approves the plans.
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14. UPDATE ON PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Decker, Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
Description:
A report will be given on implementation of Professional Learning Communities.
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15. UPDATE ON BOARD GOALS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Jerry Hill, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator
Description:
A report will be given on several board goals.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF BOARD AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Deborah Wescoatt, Board President
Description:
A discussion will be held & possible decision made concerning holding committee meetings within board meetings.
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17. DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Supervisor of Transportation
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding the request to purchase a vehicle fuel system for the Pahrump Transportation Office.
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18. DECISION REGARDING COMMERCIAL CARD AGREEMENT WITH JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding credit cards.
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19. DECISION REGARDING AUTOMATED INVESTMENT ACCOUNT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding use of automated investment account.
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20. DECISION WHETHER TO MAKE A PRESENTATION BEFORE LEGISLATIVE SUB-COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL FUNDING, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision on making a presentation before this committee.
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21. APPROVAL FOR TONOPAH STUDENT TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN GOLDFIELD, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the parent's request.
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22. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6226 - FRINGE BENEFITS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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23. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7472 - MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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24. 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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24.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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24.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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24.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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24.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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24.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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25. DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a determination whether the rights of students have been violated during restraints.
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26. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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