December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Special 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:  Included in each trustee's agenda packet is a copy of the 2024-25 independent external financial audit report covering the District Funds. Certified Public Accountants from Silva, Sceirine & Associates, LLC firm audited the District's financial statements and will review the audit and highlight notable and or required discussion items within their report. The report presents the District's audited financial position as of June 30, 2025, and the results of financial operations for the same. External auditors and staff will be available to answer questions. 


 

Description:  To ensure the Board and public are informed about the current capacity levels of district facilities. The Board of Trustees will receive a presentation on the capacity and utilization of district school site facilities.

Description:  To provide the Board of Education with an overview of the District's Transportation Services operations, student routing process, number of routes, regular program vs inclusive education program services, cost overview of routes and formula used to identify potential costs, and considerations for route consolidations. This is an informational item designed to ensure the Board is informed of the scope, challenges, and efficiencies of student transportation. 

Description:  AGPM Administrator, Ashley Mitchell, will provide the Board of Trustees with a concise overview of the District's grant funding for Fiscal year 2025. This informational  presentation will include a snapshot of Current Grant Allocations, detailing the total awarded and budgeted grant amounts across major funding sources, including Federal, State, and Local/Private. We will also summarize the Year-to-Date Expenditures against these budgeted allocations and offer a brief review of the Grant Parameters & Compliance requirements.

Description:  To provide the Board of Education with an overview of the District's Inclusive Education services, focusing on compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), state requirements, student demographic data, current programs, anticipated programs, CASE funding, Medicaid billing, and grant awards. This is an informational item designed to ensure the Board is informed of the scope, challenges, and efficiencies of Inclusive Education services.

Description:  To present the Board of Education with a multi-year comparison that identifies current student enrollment figures with existing/past administrative, certified, and classified staffing levels across the district. This is an informational item designed to ensure the Board is informed of staffing levels.

Description:  This is an open discussion on budget reduction ideas for the 2025-26 and the 2026-27 school years. The board can request additional information, reports, and or presentations on topics of interest.

Description:  Board members are invited to propose future agenda items specifically related to budgetary planning, fiscal policy, and financial decision-making. This includes topics such as budget allocations, funding priorities, cost-saving measures, revenue projections, and financial impacts of programmatic changes. Suggestions will help shape upcoming discussions and ensure alignment with district financial goals and timelines.

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 (3) 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 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