February 24, 2015 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. Fernley Transportation Award

7.B. 2013-2014 Audit Update by Director of Finance Phil Cowee

7.C. Update on Communications Plan from Noble Studios

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. Personnel Reports

9.D.1. Certified

9.D.2. Classified

9.D.3. Extra Duty Contracts

9.E. District and Site Improvement Plans

9.F. Reports

9.F.1. Financial

9.F.2. Enrollment

9.F.3. IT

9.F.4. Grants

9.G. Contract Renewal

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. Senior Class Trip Request

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

9.J.1. Paybill dated 02/17/15, includes: warrants 173859-174381; total amount of $1,049,585.92.

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 a report on the Junior Achievement Program.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Wayne Workman and President of  Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada, Bill Heitman.  Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

13. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a report on Ed. Tech. Team Summit.  This item is being presented by Director of Curriculum and Accountability, Claudia Fadness and Director of Testing and Technology, Scott Lommori. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

14. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to review the 2013-14 graduation rates.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

15. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to review progress on the District Performance Plan.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Wayne Workman and Director of Curriculum and Accountability, Claudia Fadness. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

16. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to confirm the previously approved 2015-16 tentative school calendar and to approve the 2016-17 tentative school calendar. This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Alan Reeder. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

17. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Board meeting schedule from June 2015 through May 2016.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

18. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to discuss the future Board retreat agenda and format.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

19. 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.