July 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  The Trustees reserve the right to take items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.

Description:  Information concerning the following consent items has been forwarded to each Board Member for study prior to this meeting.  Unless a Trustee or member of the audience has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.  
Note:  If one of the following items is removed for discussion, it will be heard at the end of the consent items.  

Description:  Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 8, 2021 for review and approval. 

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 8, 2021.

Description:  Attached are Minutes of the Good News Sub-Committee Meeting of June 17, 2021 for review and approval. 

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Minutes of the Good News Sub-Committee Meeting of June 17, 2021.

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 9944, 9943, 9942, 9941, 9940, 9939, 9938, 9937, 9936, 2200,  and Regular Run Voucher Number 9935, 9934, and 2201  are attached. Vouchers have been prepared in accordance to state law and copies of the Vouchers are available for review by the public at the Superintendent's office prior to the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve Special Run Voucher Numbers  9944, 9943, 9942, 9941, 9940, 9939, 9938, 9937, 9936, 2200 and Regular Run Voucher Number 9935, 9934, and 2201.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 21-07 are personnel actions presented for consideration by the Board of Trustees.  Salaries for individuals employed will be determined in accordance with salary regulations of the District. 
 
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve personnel actions in Personnel Report No.  21-07.

Description:  A complete list of budget adjustments made by the Director of Business Services during the recent course of business is provided for review and approval by the Board of Trustees as required by NRS 354.598005.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Budget Voucher Adjustments as submitted. 

Description:  Melissa Rains, Executive Director Area 4, has provided the Board with information regarding incidents of bullying for the fourth quarter and a summary for the entire school year. 

Description:  Every three years Douglas County School District is required to renew the Distance Education Program Application with the Nevada Department of Education.  NAC 388-8302.b requires that the renewed application be approved by the District's Board of Trustees.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Distance Education Program Application for 2021-2024 as presented.    

Description:  Monthly update on enrollment numbers for each school site is provided to the Board. 

Description:  Linda Gilkerson, NASB Director,  will present details of NASB accomplishments, current issues, and goals.

Description:  Brief updates from the Board regarding District activities. 

Description:  Superintendent, Keith Lewis, will report to the Board regarding activities of the past month and upcoming District events that may be of interest to them. 

Description:  Debb Oliver, Executive Director of the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) will provide an informational presentation regarding services and benefits NASB provides to the Board. 

Description:  The Board will discuss Board Bylaw 050 as it relates to the approval of the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB).

Description:  Superintendent Lewis and Director of Business Services, Sue Estes, will provide the Board with a presentation regarding the Pupil Center Funding Plan (PCFP).  The presentation will include a comparison of the FY20 funding through the old Nevada Plan with FY22 funding through the new PCFP.

Description:  The Board will consider continuing to designate Elementary Classroom Teachers, and Secondary Math Teachers as positions qualifying to be filled under Critical Shortage Need.  The District has had a very difficult time recruiting qualified candidates to fill multiple positions currently open in the district.  Designating these positions as Critical Shortage Need, if approved by the State, will enable the District to consider candidates who have previously retired within the State, but have a desire to fill the position until it can be filled by an otherwise qualified candidate.  

RECOMMENDATION:  It is recommended that the Board approve the requested positions for Critical Shortage Need.  

Description:  The Board will discuss and take possible action on the development of a board resolution, which will be sent to Governor Sisolak, regarding face-coverings for the 2021-22 school year. 

Description:  As required by Nevada's Declaration of Emergency Directive 044, Douglas County School District is required by the State of Nevada and the Nevada Department of Education to develop a plan for reopening schools for the 2021-22 school year.  Superintendent Lewis will present the district's 2021-22 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:  The Board may choose to direct staff to modify any part of the 2021-22 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Contininuity of Services Plan.  

Description:  Comments from the public are invited at this time on topics not specifically addressed elsewhere in the agenda.  A sign-up sheet is provided and individuals who wish to address the Board are asked to indicate their desire to speak and the topic about which they will speak.  Individuals wishing to address the Board at this time will be limited to three minutes. The Board is precluded from acting on items raised during Public Comment that are not already on the agenda.  

Description:  At the direction of the Board, Superintendent Lewis will bring forward the first reading of changes proposed to Board Policy No. 713 - Animals on District Property.  

RECOMMENDATON:  Approve the first reading of changes made to Board Policy No. 713 - Animals on District Property.

Description:  The Board will discuss the process they will utilize to replace vacant trustee positions.

Description:  Superintendent Lewis will provide the Board with an update on the "Good News" Sub-Committee, which will include a plan for communicating news about DCSD.  Following the update, the Board may choose to take action to approve the work of the subcommittee. 

RECOMMENDATION:  It is recommended that the Board approve the plan as presented.  

Description:  The Board will recess to closed session in order to discuss matters with its management representatives pursuant to NRS 288.220(4).

Description:  The District, having participated in the negotiation re-opener process, has reached agreement with the Chapter 6, Bus Driver's Association for 2021-2025.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the agreement with the Chapter 6, Bus Drivers Association for 2021-2025 as presented.  

Description:  The Board will seek requests from its members for items to be placed on future meeting agendas in accordance with its policies.  The Board will discuss all agenda items on the list and prioritize those it wishes to come forward at the next Board Meeting. 

Description:  Comments from the public are invited at this time on topics not specifically addressed elsewhere in the agenda.  A sign-up sheet is provided and individuals who wish to address the Board are asked to indicate their desire to speak and the topic about which they will speak. Individuals wishing to address the Board at this time will be limited to three minutes. The Board is precluded from acting on items raised during Public Comment that are not already on the agenda.  

Description:  (*) Times are estimated.  Items on the Agenda may be taken out of order.  The Board of Trustees may combine two or more agenda items for consideration, and may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Generally speaking, the item will be heard no earlier than the time indicated.

If copies of the complete agenda (and supporting materials) are desired in advance, they may be obtained at the District Office on the Friday or Monday preceding a regular Tuesday meeting of the Board.  Please contact Caryn Harper at 775-782-5134 or Charper@dcsd.k12.nv.us.

Notice to Individuals with Disabilities:  Members of the public who require special assistance or accommodation are asked to notify the District Administration at 1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, Nevada, 89423, or by calling 782-5134, so that such notification is received at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the meeting.  In conformance with the Open Meeting Law, it is hereby noted that the agenda for the meeting of the Douglas County School Board of Trustees has been posted at the following locations:

Gardnerville Post Office, Gardnerville, NV
Genoa Post Office, Genoa, NV 
Minden Post Office, Minden, NV  
Stateline Post Office, Stateline, NV
Zephyr Cove Post Office, Zephyr, NV 
Douglas County School District, Minden, NV
District website:  www.dcsd.k12.nv.us
State of Nevada website:  https://notice.nv.gov