February 25, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER 

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

7. ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE: Notes from students across the district.

8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Opportunity for Superintendent to report items of interest

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda. No action may be taken on any subject raised during public comment until the matter has been properly placed on an agenda for a properly noticed meeting pursuant to NRS 241 (Nevada’s Open Meeting Law). 
If you wish to speak please step up to the front table, be seated, and state your name. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes and must fall under subjects within the Board’s jurisdiction and control. In consideration of others avoid repetition. Although this Board does not restrict comments based upon viewpoint, comments will be prohibited if the contents are willfully disruptive, slanderous, amount to personal attacks or interfere with the rights of other speakers. Comments made during this time will be monitored by the Board Chairperson.

10. CONSENT AGENDA (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: 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.

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

10.B. Requests for Exemption from Immunization. (confidential)

10.C. Request for Early Graduation/HSE (confidential)

10.D. Request for  Leave (confidential)

10.E. Personnel Reports

10.E.1. Certified

10.E.2. Classified

10.E.3. Extra Duty

10.E.4. Volunteer

10.F. Reports

10.F.1. Enrollment

10.F.2. IT

10.F.3. Grants 

10.F.4. Class Size Reduction

10.G. Agreements

10.G.1. LCEA Agreement

10.G.2. HCC Agreement

10.H. Travel

10.H.1. Student Travel Requests

10.H.2. Staff Travel Requests

10.H.3. Travel Reports

10.I. District Financial Report 

10.I.1. Paybill: Dated 1/29/20 - 2/13/20; Checks 197310-197683; Vouchers 1174, 1219, 1220, 1222, 1229; Total $1,071,127.61

11. END OF CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION TO APPROVE

12. (For Possible Action)  Discussion and Possible Action to acknowledge and approve the generous donations made to our schools.

13. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action regarding the June 30, 2019, Certified Annual Financial Audit. This item is being presented by Director of Business, Harman Bains and Finance Manager/Comptroller, Spencer Winward.

14. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding a letter to be sent to the Department of Taxation about the corrective action plan for possible violations of NRS 354.626. This item is being presented by Director of Business, Harman Bains and Finance Manager/Comptroller, Spencer Winward.

15. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of an auditing firm to conduct the FY20 Certified Financial Audit. This item is being presented by Director of Business, Harman Bains and Finance Manager/Comptroller, Spencer Winward. 

16. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution designated as the “2020 School Improvement Bond Resolution (PSF Guaranteed)”; declaring the necessity of incurring a bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Lyon County School District for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping school facilities; authorizing the issuance of the Lyon County School District, Nevada, General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Improvement Bonds (PSF Guaranteed), Series 2020, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,610,000; providing the form of the bonds; providing other details in connection therewith; and providing the effective date. This item is being presented by Director of Business Services, Harman Bains; Finance Manager/Comptroller, Spencer Winward; JNA Consulting President, Marty Johnson and Sherman & Howard Member, Ryan Henry. 

17. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution designated as the “2020B School Improvement and Refunding Bond Resolution”; declaring the necessity of incurring a bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Lyon County School District for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping school facilities and refunding, paying and discharging certain outstanding bonds of the District; authorizing the issuance of the Lyon County School District, Nevada, General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2020B, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,390,000 for the Improvement Project and $1,100,000 for the Refunding Project; providing the form of the bonds; providing other details in connection therewith; and providing the effective date.  This item is being presented by Director of Business Services, Harman Bains; Finance Manager/Comptroller, Spencer Winward; JNA Consulting President, Marty Johnson and Sherman & Howard Member, Ryan Henry. 

18. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the 2020 State of the District Report.  This item is being presented by Public Information Officer, Erika Cowger.

19. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action regarding a progress report of the Fall 2019 WNC Jump Start Program. This item is being presented by Director of Secondary CIA, Jim Gianotti.

20. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action regarding LCSD Policy BCE: Board Committees and LCSD Policy BCF: Advisory Committees to the Board. This item is being presented by Member Sherry Parsons.

21. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action regarding new LCSD Policy GDEA: Teacher School Supplies Disbursements as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Dawn Huckaby.

22. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy IICC: School Volunteers as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Dawn Huckaby.

23. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy ING: Selection and Certification of Coaches as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Dawn Huckaby.

24. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy IBA: English Learner Instructional Program as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Director of Elementary CIA, Heather Moyle.

25. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action on agenda items for future board meetings and/or information item requests, including a summary by the superintendent.  This item is being presented by Board President, Neal McIntyre and Superintendent, Wayne Workman.

26. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda. No action may be taken on any subject raised during public comment until the matter has been properly placed on an agenda for a properly noticed meeting pursuant to NRS 241 (Nevada’s Open Meeting Law). 
If you wish to speak please step up to the front table, be seated, and state your name. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes and must fall under subjects within the Board’s jurisdiction and control. In consideration of others avoid repetition. Although this Board does not restrict comments based upon viewpoint, comments will be prohibited if the contents are willfully disruptive, slanderous, amount to personal attacks or interfere with the rights of other speakers. Comments made during this time will be monitored by the Board Chairperson.

27. ADJOURN: