October 28, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Move:____Second:____Vote:____

6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Opportunity for Board members to report items of interest.

7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Opportunity for Superintendent to report items of interest. Items to be presented but not limited to:

7.A. Introduction of new teachers in Yerington attendance area

7.B. Additional Board meeting on November 13th to approve a resolution canvassing the results of the rollover bond election

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board (no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized). Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice procedures of the open meeting law have been met. If you wish to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, please step up to the front table, be seated, and clearly state your name. In consideration of others please avoid repetition. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes.  Should you have more comments, you may submit them in writing to the Board Clerk. Comments directed to the Board as a whole, personal attacks, or slanderous remarks shall not be allowed.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.

9. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Board of School Trustees with one action and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Board or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately, during this meeting. Move:____Second:___Vote:___

9.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Student's Disciplinary Action and/or Behavioral Contracts.  Closed session may be held.  (confidential)

9.B. Request for Exemption from Immunization. (confidential)

9.C. Request for Early Graduation/G.E.D. (confidential)

9.D. Request for additional days from the Sick Leave Bank (confidential)

9.E. Leave of Absence Request

9.F. Personnel Reports

9.F.1. Certified

9.F.2. Classified

9.F.3. Extra Duty Contracts

9.F.4. Volunteers

9.G. Reports

9.G.1. Financial

9.G.2. Enrollment

9.G.3. IT

9.G.4. Grants

9.G.5. Progressive Discipline Plans

9.H. Staff Travel

9.H.1. Out of State Requests

9.H.2. In State Travel

9.H.3. Staff Travel Reports

9.I. Travel Request - Student

9.J. Approve claims and financial report as presented by the Director of Finance.

9.J.1. Paybill dated 10/22/14, includes: warrants 172202 - 172795; total amount of $2,087,985.30.

10. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

10.A. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance/Acknowledgement of Donations. Move:____Second:____Vote:____

11. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

12. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve an out of state travel request for Fernley High School students to travel to New York City as part of the World Strides New York Social Studies trip.  This item is being presented by a group of Fernley High School students. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

13. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Dini Theatre sub-lease agreement with the Yerington Theatre of the Arts.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

14. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve Hometown Health as the District’s health care provider and to approve rates effective January 1, 2015 as recommended by the District’s insurance committee.  This item is being presented by the District’s insurance broker, Valerie Clark from Clark and Associates, Director of Finance, Phil Cowee and the District’s insurance committee chairman, Henry Crume. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

15. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve Noble Studios to provide consulting services for the development of the District’s communication plan in the amount of $76,535.00.  This item will be presented by representatives from Noble Studios, Lorna Shepard and Calli Wilsey. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

16. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve as a second and final reading Policy JGC- Aversive Interventions and Mechanical Restraints on Students with Disabilities.  This item is being presented by Director of Special Services, Frankie McCabe. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

17. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a request to create a part-time (.5) special education facilitator position at Fernley Elementary School.  This item is being presented by Director of Special Services, Frankie McCabe. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

18. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to accept a report on the process for paying bills.  This item is being presented by Director of Finance, Phil Cowee. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

19. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to review progress on the District Performance Plan.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

20. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action regarding the first of two informal evaluations of the Superintendent.  This item is being presented by Board President, Neal McIntyre. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

21. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board (no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized). Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice procedures of the open meeting law have been met. If you wish to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, please step up to the front table, be seated, and clearly state your name. In consideration of others please avoid repetition. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes.  Should you have more comments, you may submit them in writing to the Board Clerk. Comments directed to the Board as a whole, personal attacks, or slanderous remarks shall not be allowed.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.