November 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Closed meeting at 6:00 pm if needed, and Open meeting at 6:30 pm

1. 6:00 pm CLOSED SESSION if needed

2. 6:30 PM REGULAR OPEN MEETING and CALL TO ORDER

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. WELCOME OF GUESTS

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

7. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

8. ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

9. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

10. 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 are limited to no more than three minutes per person 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 are monitored by the Board Chairperson.

11. 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.

11.A. Request for Early Graduation/HSE (confidential)

11.B. Sick Bank (confidential)

11.C. Personnel Reports

11.D. Travel

11.E. Department Reports

11.F. Memorandums of Understanding

11.G. School Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP's)

11.H. Class Size Reduction (CSR) Quarterly Report

11.I. District Financial Report
Checks 204611-204696; Vouchers 1089, 1092, 1099, 10037, 1039; Total $312,061.91
 

12. END OF CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION TO APPROVE

13. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the preparation for the augmented FY22 budget to be presented at the December 21, 2021 Board of School Trustees Meeting. This item is being presented by the Executive Director of Operations. Harman Bains, and Finance Manager/Comptroller, Spencer Winward.

14. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Operations or Superintendent to arrange for the sale of general obligation school improvement and refunding bonds of the district in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $27,660,000; authorizing the Executive Director of Operations or Superintendent to file an application with the State of Nevada for the State Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program for all or a portion of such school improvement and refunding bonds; and providing the effective date. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations, Harman Bains, and Finance Manager/Comptroller, Spencer Winward.

15. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the work and recommendations from the district facilities committee on structural improvements in the LCSD, using bonds and other funding sources. This item is being presented by the Executive Director of Operations, Harman Bains, and the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, Kirk McCallum. 

16. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the bid approval for the addition of a modular building at the Silver Springs Lyon CSD Complex. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations, Harman Bains, and Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, Kirk McCallum. 

17. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the bid approval for perimeter fencing at Silver Stage High School. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations, Harman Bains, and Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, Kirk McCallum.

18. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding an update by the Yerington and Smith Valley area principals on the work of their respective schools. This item is being presented by principals Shannon Coombs, Sean Moyle, DeSoto Dickson, and Duane Mattice.

19. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the Class of 2021 Graduation Rates. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Educational Services, Jim Gianotti. 

20. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to direct district administration to begin the process of appointing an individual to fill the vacancy in District VII-Smith Valley/ Mason Valley per NRS 386.270 and LCSD Board Policies BBC and BBE due to the resignation of Member Kimber Crabtree. This item is being presented by President Holly Villines and Clerk Phil Cowee.

21. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to provide the Superintendent informal feedback per LCSD Board Policy BCD: Board-Superintendent Relationship. This item is being presented by Board President, Holly Villines.

22. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy EDB: Internet and Public Network Acceptable Use as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations Harman Bains, and Information Technology Director Alan Medeiros, and Oasis Online CEO Dan Slentz.

23. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy IA: District Technology as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations, Information Technology Director, Alan Medeiros, and Oasis Online CEO Dan Slentz.

24. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the operations and funding of the Lyon County School District during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Nevada State of Emergency. This item is being presented by President Holly Villines and Superintendent Wayne Workman.

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 Holly Villines 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 are limited to no more than three minutes per person 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 are monitored by the Board Chairperson.

27. ADJOURN: