March 20, 2025 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 and may combine two or more agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time.  

Description:  CVMS and PWLMS Choir(s) will perform.  

Description:  Mike Rechs, Principal and Staff of Douglas High School, will give a presentation about Douglas High School.

Description:  Ashley Mitchell, Accountability & Grants Coordinator, will provide a report on graduation data components for the Douglas County School District Class of 2024.

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

Description:  Comments will be accepted in person, or through virtual participation via email; suptoffice@dcsd.k12.nv.us no later than 12:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.  Email for public comment must include the submitting party’s full name.  Email for public comment will be posted as a supplemental document and copies will be provided to the board members. The names of those who have provided virtual public comment will be read during public comment and the emails will be included in the record, but the virtual public comment will not be read during the meeting. Comments may be made by members of the public on any matter within the authority of this Board.  Please note that public comment will be taken on items marked "for possible action" before action is taken on such items, and members of the public are encouraged to comment on such items at the time they are being considered.  Although members of the Board may respond to questions and discuss issues raised during public comment, no action may be taken on such a matter until the matter is placed on an agenda for action at a meeting of the Board.  In making public comment, speakers are asked to come to the table or podium, sign in, speak into the microphone, and identify themselves for the record. Commenters are instructed to limit their comments to no more than three (3) minutes, and not simply repeat comments made by others.

Description:  Information concerning the following consent items has been forwarded to each Board Member for study prior to this meeting.  Unless a Trustee or individual organization interested in one or more consent items has any questions concerning a particular item, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.  The Board President may defer action on such a particular matter or matters at his or her discretion, and may choose to place the same at the end of the regular agenda for separate consideration. 

Description:  Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of February 27, 2025 for review and approval. 

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2074, 2075, 2076, 2076 ,2077, 2078, 2079, 2080,  and Regular Run Voucher Number 2081 and 2082  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.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 25-03 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. 

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.

Description:  This time is devoted to shoutouts that have been input through the district website to recognize teachers, administrators and students that deserve recognition for being exceptional.

Description:  The Board will consider awarding a bid for services to ACCO Engineered Systems Inc. for the Douglas County School District, District Wide Boiler Replacement Project, not to exceed the amount of $1,441,000.00.

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Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, or deny Verizon Wireless to potentially install a Cell Phone Tower on or near school district property and to ensure compliance with current legal requirements and best practices. The discussion will cover the proposed site, the potential benefits, and any concerns related to health, safety, aesthetics, and community impact. The board will review the specifics of the proposal, including legal and regulatory requirements, the terms of any lease or agreement with the telecom provider, and how the installation aligns with the school's long-term strategic goals.

Description:  Our Student Board Representative will give a report to the Board of Trustees.

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Douglas County School District is now offering local businesses the opportunity to advertise on school buses! This program provides high-visibility advertising while supporting our schools.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny policy regarding changes to Graduation Requirements.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny District's current board policy and administrative regulation regarding Public Records Requests to ensure compliance with current legal requirements and best practices.

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Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the complaint policy of the school district, and ensure it provides a fair, transparent, and efficient process for addressing concerns raised by students, parents, staff, and community members. 

Description:  Brief updates from the Trustees regarding District committees to which they are assigned. 

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

Description:  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;

Donations:
Carson Valley Inn Donated $2500.00 to C.C. Meneley Elementary School

DHS Auto Program
Dawy Caldwell - 2006 Honda Odyssey ($1500) 
Rose Wadkowski - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser ($1000)
 

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ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE NON-ACTION ITEMS.  ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR ANY CITIZEN MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE TAKEN FROM INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND DISCUSSED DURING THIS MEETING.

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

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 the District Office at 775-782-5134 or Suptoffice@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