December 15, 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. Introduction of New Staff

7.B. Area Teacher Meetings

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/H.S.E. (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.H. Travel

9.H.1. Staff Travel Request

9.H.2. Staff Travel Reports

9.H.3. Student Travel Requests

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

9.I.1. Paybill dated 11/30/15 & 12/03/15 includes: checks 177973-178244; and vouchers 1042, 1047; total amount of $475,379.64.

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. (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the scope of work for the repair of the Fernley High School softball field in the amount of $41,213 to be paid from the governmental services tax fund.  This item is being presented by Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, Jim Gleason; Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser; and Representatives from Lumos and Associates. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

13. (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the revised scope of work for the repair of the Fernley High School baseball field in the amount of $103,995 to be paid from the governmental services tax fund.  This item is being presented by Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, Jim Gleason; Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser; and Representatives from Lumos and Associates. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

14. (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the scope of work for the repair of the Dayton High School baseball field in the amount of $118,456 to be paid from the governmental services tax fund.  This item is being presented by Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, Jim Gleason; Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser; and Representatives from Lumos and Associates. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

15. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve an update by the Silver Springs area school principals on the work of their respective schools.  This item is being presented by principals Jim Gianotti and Patrick Peters. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

16. (FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the acquisition of eight buses and nine vehicles for the transportation of students paid from the recently approved General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Bonds, Series 2015 in the amount of $1,562,741.  This item is being presented by Director of Finance, Phil Cowee; Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser; and Transportation Supervisor, Bonita Stevens. . Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

17. (FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on the internal communication of the Lyon County School District.  This item is being presented by Board Clerk, Jason Sanderson. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

18. (FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2016-2017 certified staff recruiting plan and travel.  This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

19. (FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy JFCC: Safe and Respectful Learning Environment as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

20. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GBBC: Employee Bullying as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

21. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GBBE: Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

22. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GBBPA: Social Media as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan.  Move: ____ Second: _____ Vote: ____

23. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GBCA: Leaves as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

24. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GCD: Disciplinary Action and Appeal as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____   

25. 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.