January 14, 2005 at 9:00 AM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Roll Call
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2. Adoption of Agenda, Action Item
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3. Consent Calendar, Action Item
Description:
Information concerning consent calendar items has been provided to board members for study prior to the meeting. Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins. Recommended Action: That the Board approves Consent Calendar items 4a - 4i.
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3.A. Acceptance of Home School Applications
Description:
The Board will accept applications that have been reviewed by the Pathways Principal.
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3.B. Approval to Administer GED Exams for 16-Year Old Students
Description:
School board approval is required for 16-year old students. This item is placed on the agenda in the event any requests are received before the board meeting date.
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3.C. Approval of Requests for Immunization Exemptions
Description:
The Board of Trustees may approve immunization exemptions pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439 for any requests received before the board meeting date.
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3.D. Approval of January Warrants
Description:
The Board of Trustees will approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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3.E. Approval of Transportation Contracts
Description:
The Board of Trustees will approve individual contracts when bus service is not available.
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3.F. Approval for Board Member Travel to Federal Relations Network Conference in Washington, D.C., January 30 - February 1, 2005
Description:
The conference serves as a forum for influencing national debate on education issues in Congress.
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4. Reports, Informational Item
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4.A. Superintendent's Report
Description:
Dr. Roberts will report on activities/events/meetings that have occurred or are pending since the last board meeting.
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4.B. Administrator Reports
Description:
Administrators may report on past or upcoming activities/events/meetings such as testing, grants, vacancies or other matters related to their individual assignments.
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4.C. Board Reports
Description:
Board members may report on activities or upcoming events in the areas they represent or meetings related to their assignments other than board meetings.
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4.D. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Board members will report on any committees that have met since the last board meeting. Such meetings may include Policy Committee or Strategic Plan Committee.
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5. Board Appointments, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves any necessary appointments.
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6. Change of Date/Location of Future Board Meetings, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board votes on any change of date or location that has become necessary since the last board meeting.
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7. Decision Regarding Subdivision Maps, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board makes a decision regarding any subdivision maps that have been forwarded from the Nye County Planning Department since the last board meeting.
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8. Approval of Grants, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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9. Approval of Request by Eight Round Mountain High School Students for Funding to Attend Close Up Program in Washington, D.C., Action Item
Description:
Estimated costs are $1,489 per student. Recommended Action: That the Board approves the request for $675 per student.
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10. Approval of Second Reading: Policy 7478 - Senior Class End of Year Trips, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves the second reading of the policy, which permits a senior class trip as long as it is held prior to graduation.
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11. Motion to Recess into Executive Session to Discuss any/or all of the Following Items, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: Approval to go into Executive (closed) Session to discuss restraint issues, results of disciplinary hearings, possible litigation issues, grievances, personnel issues & negotiations.
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11.A. Discussion Regarding Possible Student Rights Violations
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11.B. Discussion Regarding Results of Student Disciplinary Hearings
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11.C. Discussion Regarding Legal Items
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11.D. Discussion Regarding Personnel Items
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11.E. Discussion Regarding Negotiations
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12. Recognitions, Informational Item
Description:
The Board will recognize certain individuals or groups who have excelled in academic or athletic competition.
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13. Public Input, Informational Item
Description:
Comments from the public are invited at this time. A "request to speak" card must be completed and submitted to the Board President. This item is for discussion only. No action may be taken on any public comment until the matter has been scheduled as an action item on a future agenda. The President may elect to allow public comment on a specific agenda item when that agenda item is being considered. A time limit of 3 minutes per person or 5 minutes for the spokesperson for a group may be imposed.
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14. Decision Regarding Possible Student Rights Violations, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board makes a decision on whether the rights of students may have been violated during restraints [Contact person: Kelly Wales].
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15. Adjournment, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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