October 18, 2007 at 5:30 PM - 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 AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
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3.A. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF 2006-07 TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT
Description:
The board is expected to approve contracts.
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3.D. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept the applications presented.
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3.E. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR 16-YEAR OLD STUDENTS TO TAKE THE GED
Description:
The board is expected to approve these requests pursuant to NRS 385.448.
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3.F. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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4. MUSICAL PRESENTATION BY GABBS STUDENTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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5. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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5.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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5.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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5.C. BOARD REPORTS/BOARD COMMITTEE 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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5.D. EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL REPORTS
Description:
Students who were awarded Commissioner funds for educational travel have this opportunity to report.
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6. 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. A time limit of 3 minutes per person or 5 minutes for the spokesperson for a group may be imposed. The board is neither required to nor prohibited from responding to public comments.
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7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes any appointments necessary.
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8. CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves any change of date, time or location that has become necessary.
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9. 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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10. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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11. RECOGNITIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The board will recognize individuals or groups who have excelled in academic or athletic pursuits or who have contributed to the District in a significant manner.
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12. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF TWO PARENTS TO ATTENDANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Elias & Patricia Armendariz are proposed as members of this committee.
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13. AWARD OF BID: PROPANE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the most responsive bidder. Bid opening was Oct. 4.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR SIGNING BONUSES FOR TEACHERS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the application.
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15. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: Decision regarding first & last days of travel for meals & guidance for lodging in counties not listed on the USGSA website.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING FINANCING SHORTFALL ON FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board reviews options & selects one.
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17. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO NOTIFY DEBT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF DISTRICT'S PROPOSAL TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board decides whether to issue bonds. This item is contingent upon the decision of the previous item.
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18. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISIONS REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE REGARDING HIGH SCHOOL IN PAHRUMP, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
The board will receive & discuss recommendations & make any necessary decisions regarding school population, gradel levels, site, etc.
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19. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION PROPOSED BY B & H CONSTRUCTION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
The board will be asked to render a decision regarding a proposal concerning building materials.
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20. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SALARY, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will discuss the salary for this position & may make a decision.
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21. NON-PUBLIC MEETING WITH ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL OR EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO NRS 241.015.2(b)(2), INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The board will call a recess during the meeting to confer with its attorney.
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22. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Description:
Recommended Action: Motion to go into Executive (closed) Session to discuss restraint issues, possible litigation, personnel issues & negotiations. NOTE: No motions are made in Executive Session.
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22.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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22.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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22.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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22.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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23. DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a determination whether the rights of students may have been violated during restraints.
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24. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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25. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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