February 11, 2005 at 10:30 AM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.B. 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 the Consent Calendar.
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3.A. Approval of Minutes
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3.A.1. Approval of December 17, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes
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3.A.2. Approval of December 17, 2004 Executive Session Minutes
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3.A.3. Approval of January 7, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes
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3.A.4. Approval of January 14, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes
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3.A.5. Approval of January 14, 2005 Executive Session Minutes
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3.B. Acceptance of Home School Applications
Description:
The Board will accept applications that have been reviewed by the Pathways Principal.
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3.C. 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.D. 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.E. Approval of Warrants
Description:
The Board of Trustees will approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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3.F. Approval of Transportation Contracts
Description:
The Board of Trustees will approve individual contracts when bus service is not available.
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3.G. Approval for Board President to Travel to Reno on February 2 & 3, 2005 to Attend NIAA Meeting
Description:
The invitation was extended to the Superintendent and one board member to attend this meeting regarding the NIAA drug & alcohol policy. Costs would include air fare, motel & per diem. The Board may approve, at a subsequent meeting, travel which has already transpired.
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3.H. Approval for Board President to Travel to Carson City on February 24 & 25, 2005 to Attend Good Government Awards Dinner Sponsored by Nevada Taxpayers Association
Description:
NCSD is one of four finalists for this award. Costs would include air fare, motel & per diem.
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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
Presenter:
Robert Whimpey, Supervisor of Maintenance & Operations
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
Presenter:
Kay Walker, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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9. Set Beginning & Ending Dates for School Year 2005-06, Action Item
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board selects one of three options presented.
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10. Approval of 2005 Refunding Bond Resolution, Action Item
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves this resolution, which declares the necessity of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the purpose of refunding, paying & discharging certain outstanding bonds; authorizing the issuance of the registered General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005; providing the form of the bonds & for their payment; providing other details in connection therewith; ratifying action previously taken relating thereto; & providing the effective date hereof.
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11. Decision Regarding Request by Nevada Elect to Offer Lobbying Services to the District for the Upcoming Legislative Session, Action Item
Presenter:
Laura Billman & Patti Chipman
Description:
Nevada Elect proposes to notify the board of education-related bills, set up meetings with legislators, help prepare support materials, serve as a liaison with State agencies & update the board for a fee of $1,500 per month. Recommended Action: That the board make a decision on whether to accept the services of Nevada Elect.
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12. Approval of Request by Two Round Mountain High School Students for Funding to Attend People to People Program in Australia and New Zealand, Action Item
Presenter:
Deborah Watts, Principal
Description:
Estimated costs are $5,800 per student. Recommended Action: That the Board approves the request for $1,000 per student.
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13. Executive (Closed) Session
Description:
Recommended Action: Motion to go into Executive (closed) Session to discuss restraint issues, results of disciplinary hearings, possible litigation issues, grievances, personnel issues & negotiations. NOTE: No motions are made in Executive Session.
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13.A. Discussion Regarding Possible Student Rights Violations
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13.B. Discussion Regarding Results of Student Disciplinary Hearings
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13.C. Discussion Regarding Legal Items
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13.D. Discussion Regarding Personnel Items
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13.E. Discussion Regarding Negotiations
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14. Approval of Settlement Agreement in the Arbitration Case of Nye County School District vs. Tibesar Construction, et.al., Relating to Construction Defects/Damages at Rosemary Clarke Middle School, Action Item
Presenter:
Robert Cox of Walther, Key, Maupin, Oats, Cox & LeGoy and Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves the settlement agreement to be presented in Executive Session. NOTE: The Board will go into Executive Session as soon as Attorney Robert Cox arrives.
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15. Decision Regarding Possible Student Rights Violations, Action Item
Presenter:
Kelly Wales, Director of Special Education & Related Services
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board makes a determination whether the rights of students may have been violated during restraints.
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16. Recognitions, Informational Item
Description:
The Board will recognize individuals or groups who have excelled in academic or athletic competition or who have contributed to the District in a significant manner.
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17. 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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18. Adjournment, Action Item
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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