May 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting & Budget Hearing

Description:  Adoption of the Agenda, as submitted - for possible action (public comment will be taken prior to any action).  Please Note:  The Board reserves the right to (1) take items in a different order, (2) combine two or more Agenda items for consideration, and (3) to remove an item from the Agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the Agenda at any time, in order to accomplish the business on the Agenda in the most efficient manner.

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

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:  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 April 17, 2025 for review and approval. 
 

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2593, 2594, 2595, 2596, 2597, 2598, 2599, 8909,  and Regular Run Voucher Number 8907 and 8908  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. 25-05 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:  The Board reviewed the Tentative Budget at its meeting held on April 17, 2025.  The District's Director of Business Services, Mrs. Susan Estes has prepared the Final Budget inclusive of known estimated revenues and projected expenditures for the 2025-26 school year and will present it for adoption as the Final Budget. 

Description:  Including prior year-ending fund balance adjustments for the District's 2024-2025 December Amended Budget, Staff would like to review with the Board a revised five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as required by Nevada Revised Statute(NRS) 354.5945.  Along with the five-year Capital Improvement Plan is the request for the continuation of the levy for Residential Building Permit Tax that supports the five-year Capital Improvement Plan as required by Nevada Revised Statute NRS 387.331.  This request is sent to the Department of Taxation for their approval to be heard at the Douglas County Commission in support of this tax.
 

Description:  Discussion and possible action to acknowledge the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in A.G. File No.: 13897-510 attached.

Description:  Jason Reid, Principal of Pinion Hills Elementary School, will give a presentation about Pinion Hills Elementary School.

Description:  The District Cabinet Team will update the Board on progress of the Strategic Plan Review and Revisions.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the Interagency Agreement for HEART for Youth Program for Student Behavioral Health Assessments and Services between DCSD and Partnership Douglas County. 

Fiscal Impact: None to DCSD, this is a free service and referral program.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between Washoe Tribe and the Douglas County School District (DCSD).

Description:  Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between Community Counseling Center and the Douglas County School District (DCSD).

Fiscal Impact: None to DCSD, this is a free service provided by CCC.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the School Lunch and Competitive Food Sales- Nevada School Wellness policy of the school district, and the Administrative Regulation that is associated. Jordanna Foster, Director of the School Nutrition Program will give a brief presentation on the changes in the Board Policy to comply with NRS and effects on the program.

Description:  Discussion to review and discuss the Wellness Program outlined in Administrative Regulation No. 230 of the school district. Jordanna Foster, Director of the School Nutrition Program will give a brief presentation on the Administrative Regulation to comply with NRS and effects on the program.

Description:  The District, through agent Brandon Lewis of USI Insurance Services, has obtained renewal quotes for the District's Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance coverage. 

Fiscal Impact: This will be discussed with Brandon Lewis during his presentation to the board.

Description:  The Health Insurance Advisory Committee will provide the Board with a brief update on the current status of the self-insured plan and its related funding.

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

Description:  Brief updates from the Board 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:  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:  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:
Mr. Slieman -  2013 Chevrolet Sonic ($2,000) to the DHS Auto Program.

Minden Elementary received a $3,000 donation check from Valley Christian Fellowship. They are earmarking this toward playground/PE equipment, likely volleyball standards or soccer goals.

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