September 13, 2022 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  Unless a Trustee or member of the audience has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.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 August 9, 2022 for review and approval. 

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 9, 2022.

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 8992, 2309, 2310, 2311, 2312, 2313, 8991, 8990, 8989, 2314, 2315, 8988, 8987, 2316, 2317, 2318, 8986, 8985, 2319,  and Regular Run Voucher Number 2320 and 2321  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  8992, 2309, 2310, 2311, 2312, 2313, 8991, 8990, 8989, 2314, 2315, 8988, 8987, 2316, 2317, 2318, 8986, 8985, 2319,  and Regular Run Voucher Number 2320 and 2321.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 22-09 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.  22-09.

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:  Board Policy No. 815 - Public Records is a new policy brought forward as a second reading.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the second reading of Board Policy No. 815 - Public Records. 

Description:  Board Policy No. 211 - Human Development Program is brought forward as a second reading.  

RECOMMENDATION: Approve changes to Board Policy No. 211 - Human Development Program as a second reading.  

Description:  Board Policy No. 437 - Political Activity is a new policy brought forward as a second reading.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the second reading of Board Policy No. 437 - Political Activity. 

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

Description:  Superintendent Lewis will introduce Rick Harris, the new Executive Director of the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), to the Board of Trustees.  

Description:  Heather Jackson, the representative for DCSD on the NASB Board of Directors, will present details of NASB accomplishments, current issues, and goals.

Description:  Brief updates from the Board regarding District activities. 

Description:  Each month the Board President will share "good news", which may include recognizing employees, students, and/or groups. 

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. 
Below is a summary of donations received by school sites over the last month.  The District wishes to acknowledge and thank the generosity of all donors on behalf of the students we serve.  
District Wide
Linda Johnson-provided misc. school supplies for students
Tahoe/Douglas Elks Club-Dictionaries for all 3rd grade students
CC Meneley Elementary 
Walmart-$1500
Douglas Elks Club-$4000

Description:  The Board will recieve a report from Officer John Meyer on the statistics related to School Resource Officer interaction with students on the campuses of the District. 

Description:  The Board will consider awarding a bid for services to Public Restroom Company for the Douglahs High School Pre-Manufacured Bathroom Project, in the amount for $270,556.00.

RECOMMENDATION:  It is recommended that the Board award the bid for the Douglas High School Pre-Manufactured Bathroom Project to Public Restroom Company in the amount of $270,556.00 as recommended by Director of Facilities, Phil Demus and Project Manager, Scott McCullough. 

Description:  The Board will consider awarding a bid for services to Ponderosa Roofing and Steel Works for the Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School Snow Fence Improvement Project, in the amount of $96,509.00.

RECOMMENDATION:  It is recommended that the Board award the bid for the Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School Fence Improvement Project to Ponderosa Roofing and Steel Works in the amount of $96,509.00 as recommended by Director of Facilities, Phil Demus and Project Manager, Scott McCullough.  

Description:  The Board will discuss the process they will utilize in their formal evaluation of the superintendent.

Description:  NRS 391.485 requires the board of trustees of each school district to annually review the manner in which schools in the school district carry out the evaluation of teachers and administrators pursuant to the statewide performance evaluation system.
DCSD Executive Director of Human Resources, Joe Girdner, has provided an informational overview outlining the steps the District takes to ensure the full implementation of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework for all Douglas County School District certified employees.  

Description:  DCSD Executive Director of Human Resources, Joe Girdner, has compiled a report on the Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF) outlining teacher and administrator evaluation data for, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years.

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:  Leslie Peters, Assistant Director of Education Services, will present proposed changes to Board Policy No. 518 - Graduation Requirements as a first reading.  

RECOMMENDATION: Approve changes to Board Policy No. 518 - Graduation Requirements as a first reading.  

Description:  Executive Director of Educational Services, Shannon Brown and Assistant Director of Educational Services, Leslie Peters, will provide an overview of student interventions, acknowledgements and family engagement opportunities in the Douglas County School District. 

Description:  Executive Director of Educational Services, Shannon Brown, and Assistant Director of Educational Services, Leslie Peters, will present an overview of professional development for teachers in Douglas County School District. 

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 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 accommodations 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:

Douglas County School District, Minden, NV
District website:  www.dcsd.k12.nv.us
State of Nevada website:  https://notice.nv.gov