November 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM - School Board Meeting

1. 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

7. ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Items LISTED on the Agenda: At this time, the public is invited to address the Board on items listed on the agenda over which the Board has jurisdiction. 
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 per agenda item with a maximum of ten minutes total.  In consideration of others, avoid repetition or designate a spokesperson to speak on behalf of our group. 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 President.

10. CONSENT AGENDA (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION): Per LCSD Board Policy BDD: Board Meeting Procedures, 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 discussion. During this meeting, any member of the Board may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately.

10.A. Trustee Questions & Answers: This information will be posted after 12:00 pm the day of the board meeting if questions are asked.

10.B. Budget Transfers

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

10.D. Personnel Reports

10.E. Travel

10.F. School Performance Plans

10.G. Class Size Reduction - Quarterly Report

10.H. IT Department Report

10.I. Northwest Regional Professional Development Program Annual Report

10.J. Memorandum of Understanding per AB245, Domestic Violence Intervention

10.K. District Financial Report
Vouchers 1109, 1124, 10054, ,1123, 1127, 1149, 1151, 1162
Checks 2532-2772
Total $1,448,248.15

11. END OF CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION TO APPROVE

12. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

13. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding JAG Nevada and a memorandum of understanding with LCSD.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Dawn Huckaby and JAG NV Executive Director Dr. René Cantú.

14. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the Junior Achievement Program.  This item is being presented by Trustee Holly Villines, Yerington City Councilman Jerry Bryant, Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada Chief Executive Officer Len Stevens and Chief Operating Officer Kristen Reagan.

15. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the FY24 Certified Financial Audit.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations Harman Bains and Fiscal Services Officer Kyle Rodriguez.

16. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of an auditing firm to conduct the FY25 Certified Financial Audit. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations Harman Bains and Fiscal Services Officer Kyle Rodriguez.

17. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Yerington and Smith Valley area principals Shannon Coombs, Scott Gillespie, Kathy Bomba-Edgerton, and Duane Mattice.

18. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding a report on the LCSD Class of 2024 Graduation Rates.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Education Services Jim Gianotti. 

19. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the results of the 2024 Spring assessments (CRT, SBAC, CTE, ACT, WIDA). This item is being presented by the Executive Directors of Educational Services Heather Moyle and Jim Gianotti.

20. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the LCSD Policy JFCC: Safe and Respectful Learning Environment as a first reading. This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Dawn Huckaby.

21. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the LCSD Policy GBBO: Staff Orientation as a first reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

22. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the LCSD Policy GBBP: Information Technology as a first reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

23. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBPA: Social Networking as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

24. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBQ: Outside Employment as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

25. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBR: Employees with Communicable Disease including HIV as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

26. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBT: Workplace Safety as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

27. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBU: Use of Tobacco, Smoking, and Similar Products as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

28. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBV: Children, Animals, and Visitors in the Workplace as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

29. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBW: Reporting Arrests, Charges, Convictions, Investigations, and Change of License as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

30. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBX: Remote Work as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

31. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding deletion of LCSD Policy GBCH: Accumulation and Payment of Unused Paid Leave for Licensed Employees as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

32. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the following LCSD Policies as a second and final reading. Recommended changes were made to Policy GBBE per the board's request and EDBB per feedback. No other changes were made after the first reading. Any member of the board may request that a policy be removed and acted upon separately.

32.A. Policy GBBE: Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

32.B. Policy GBBF: Prohibition of Workplace

32.C. Policy GBBG: Criminal Defense Costs of Employees

32.D. Policy GBBH: Employment of Relatives

32.E. Policy GBBI: Conflict of Interest

32.F. Policy GBBJ: Code of Ethical Standards

32.G. Policy GBBK: Prohibited Activity

32.H. Policy GBBL: Solicitation Prohibited

32.I. Policy GBBM: Use of District Property

32.J. Policy GBBN: Phone Policy

32.K. Policy EDBB: Use of Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices.

33. (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 Cowee and Superintendent Tim Logan.

34. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Items not listed on the agenda: At this time, the public is invited to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda over which the Board has jurisdiction. 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, or designate a spokesperson to speak on behalf of your group. 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.

35. ADJOURN: