November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Adoption of the Agenda, as submitted (For Possible Action) (Public Comment will be taken prior to any action)
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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.
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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Douglas High School's JROTC Color Guard will honor us by presenting the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. Public Comment (For Discussion Only)
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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.
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3. DCSD Shoutouts (Information Only)
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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.
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4. Closed Session (For Discussion Only)
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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.
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5. Consent Items (For Possible Action) (Public Comment will be taken prior to any action)
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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.
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5.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 16, 2025.
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Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 16, 2025, for review and approval.
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5.B. Accounts Payable Special and Regular Run Vouchers
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A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2636, 2637, 2638, 2639, 2640, 2641, 2642, and 2643, and Regular Run Voucher Numbers 2644 and 2645 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.
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5.C. Budget Voucher Adjustments
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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.
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5.D. Personnel Report No. 25-11
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Listed on the Personnel Report No. 25-11 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.
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5.E. AB56 Violation
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There has been 1 (one) report of restraint/aversive intervention for the month of November. A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) has been developed and submitted to the Department of Education under NRS 388.5315.
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5.F. DCSD and Douglas County Sheriff's Office MOU
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This is a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement between DCSD and DCSO.
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6. Interlocal Contract between Douglas County and DCSD at Lake Schools (5-Year Parking Agreement). (For Discussion and Possible Action)
Presenter:
Presenter: Ryan Stanton, Deputy Director of Community Services
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Presentation of funds earned for the 5-year parking agreement. The term of the Contract shall commence on June 1, 2026, and will terminate on October 1, 2031.
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7. DCSD and Town of Minden MOU (For Discussion and Possible Action)
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The Town of Minden to present the District with a proposed agreement for land use at 1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, NV, for the purpose of a dog park.
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8. Health Insurance—Stop Loss Renewal (For Discussion and Possible Action)
Presenter:
Presenter: Jeannie Dwyer, Executive Director of Human Resources
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9. Calendar Survey Results (For Discussion and Possible Action)
Presenter:
Presenter: Ashley Mitchell, AGPM Administrator
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The Board will receive a presentation of the calendar survey data for the 2026-27 school year. The Board will discuss the results and provide direction on the calendar development.
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10. Student Representative Report (Information and For Discussion Only)
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Our Student Board Representative will give a report to the Board of Trustees.
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11. Board Reports (Information and For Discussion Only)
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Brief updates from the Board regarding District committees to which they are assigned.
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11.A. NASB
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Presenter: Yvonne Wagstaff, Board President
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11.B. Health Advisory Committee
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Presenter: Melinda Gneiting, Board Vice President
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11.C. State Board of Education
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Presenter: Katherine Dickerson, Board Clerk or Susan Jansen, Board Member
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11.D. Douglas County Parks and Recreation
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Presenter: Markus Zinke
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12. Superintendent Report (Administrative Report, For Discussion Only)
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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.
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13. Informational Items (For Discussion Only)
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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.
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13.A. Summary of Donations (For Discussion Only)
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The District wishes to acknowledge and thank the generosity of all donors on behalf of the students we serve. The donations received by school sites over the last month are:
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13.B. Monthly Update of Enrollment Counts (For Discussion Only)
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Monthly update on enrollment numbers for each school site is provided to the Board.
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13.C. District Comparison for Health Care Cost (For Discussion Only)
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14. Adjournment
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(*) 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 |
