October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  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:  1. Tara Auld, Finalist for the 2026 Nevada State Teacher of the Year Award.
2. Leadership Douglas County to present an update in regard to the Smash Hunger fundraiser and its earnings for SNP Angel Accounts.

Description:  School Administrators will give a presentation about Carson Valley Middle School.

Description: 

Member(s) of the DCSD Health Advisory Committee will present proposed revisions to the district's Self-Insured Health Insurance Plan to the Board.  The Board will discuss and take action on the proposed benefit changes for the 2026 plan year.

Description:  Chief Scott Lindgren and George Whittell High School Principal Sean Ryan will present an update to the Board regarding the current status and developments of the Fire Science Program at GWHS. The presentation will also include a summary of recent community input meetings related to the proposed helibase project, highlighting key feedback and next steps.

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 September 18, 2025, for review and approval.
 

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2625, 2626, 2627, 2628, 2629, 2630, 2631, 2632, 2633, and Regular Run Voucher Numbers 2634 and 2635 are attached. Vouchers have been prepared in accordance with state law and copies of the Vouchers are available for review by the public at the Superintendent's office prior to the meeting.

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.

Information for both September and October is provided this month.
 

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 25-04 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:  Director of Facilities, Phil Demus, will provide an update on the DHS fencing project bid.

Description:  Leslie Peters, Assistant Director of Education Services, submitted the annual 2024-2025 NWRPDP report.

Description:  The Literacy Plan for Douglas County explains the role of literacy specialists as well as screening, intervention and progress monitoring for students in grades K-5 who demonstrate deficits in reading.

Description:  Provision of the Progressive Discipline Plan for the Board's annual review and approval. This progressive discipline plan was reviewed by school teams according to AB 285. On or before September 15, 2025, all school principals developed teams to review the 2024-25 District-wide Progressive Discipline Plan and make recommendations. It reflects the comments provided by "teachers, school administrators, school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, behavior analysts, other educational personnel and support personnel, the parents and guardians of pupils, the pupils who are enrolled in the school, and, if applicable, organizational teams established pursuant to NRS 388G.700." It also includes recommendations and guidance from the Nevada Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Respectful Learning Environment. The plan was then modified by the district personnel to reflect the comments and recommendations from the stakeholders. Updates to the plan are shown in blue font as well as the addition of Appendix C: Appeals of Suspensions or Expulsions.

Description:  Information presented to the Board regarding incidents of bullying for the first quarter of the school year. 

Description: 

To discuss and approve the Douglas County School District's application for the Class Size Reduction Program for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.  Per NRS 388.720 The Class Size Reduction Program aims to reduce the number of students in classrooms to provide a more effective learning environment. The program has been proven to improve student performance and increase teacher retention. The board is requested to review and approve the district's application for the Class Size Reduction Program, which outlines the proposed use of funds and strategies for reducing class sizes.

Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 388.720 pertains to the development of a plan by school districts in Nevada to reduce pupil-teacher ratios. The key points include:
 

• School districts, in consultation with recognized associations representing licensed educational personnel, must develop a plan to reduce pupil-teacher ratios in kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3 within the limits of available financial support.
• In counties with a population of less than 100,000, school districts may develop alternative pupil-teacher ratios per class for specified grade levels in elementary schools, with some conditions and limitations.
• The State Board of Education is responsible for reviewing and approving plans submitted by school districts.

Description:  Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) 388.725 requires school districts to report quarterly, on their websites, information related to average daily attendance, class sizes for grades 1, 2, and 3, and an identification for which a variance from the prescribed pupil-teacher ratios was granted by the State Board of Education for each elementary school in the district.

Description: 

Leslie Peters, Assistant Director of Education Services, will provide the board with information regarding the recommended Rate of Improvement metrics established by Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Department of Education for K-3 student growth and proficiency in reading.

NRS 392.775

Description: 

The Board will receive a summary presentation on the 2024-25 Douglas County School District Accountability Report. This review will include the following achievement results:

• NSPF Star Ratings: Summary of school performance ratings across the district.

• ACT Report: Analysis of college readiness indicators based on student performance on national assessments.

• SBAC Results (ELA & Math): Overview of student proficiency levels in English Language Arts and Mathematics from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.

• MAP Growth Assessment Results (ELA & Math): Overview of student growth and achievement trends using Measures of Academic Progress data.

• Advanced Placement (AP) Assessment Results: Overview of AP exam performance.

This item will provide the Board with an overview of academic performance and progress across the district.

Description:  District Governance and Superintendent Alignment Intent: A Commitment to
Collaborative Governance and Informed Decision-Making.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to acknowledge the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Open Meeting Law Complaints in A.G. File No.: 13897-492 & 13897-525.

Description:  The Board will recess to closed session in order to discuss matters with its management representatives pursuant to NRS 288.220(4). No action will be taken during closed session.

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:  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 were 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:
1. Carson Valley United Methodist Church donated $1000 to DHS for the Student Hardship Program.
2. Angel Account donations:
    Helen E. Johnson donated $500 to the GES.
    Steven Braddy donated $500 to be split between schools.

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

Description:  Open Enrollment will be from November 3, 2025, through December 1, 2025.

Description:  The Board Governance Handbook workshop has been scheduled for a Special Meeting on November 14, 2025, 8:00am to 2:00pm.

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 Monday preceding a regular 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

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