February 23, 2005 at 6:00 PM - 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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. 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 TO 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 WARRANTS
Description:
The Board of Trustees will approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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3.E. APPROVAL FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND LINCOLN DAY DINNER ON MARCH 11 AT 6:00 PM AT THE SADDLEWEST CASINO
Description:
The cost of the dinner will be $30 per person. No backup available at agenda closing. Recommended Action: That the board approves payment of the dinner.
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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.B.1. SCHOOL UPDATES FROM PAHRUMP PRINCIPALS
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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 MEETING, 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. 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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10. APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY ROUND MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND UNR JOURNALISM DAY IN RENO, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Advisor Holly Merritt
Description:
Estimated total cost is $505. Recommended Action: That the Board approves the request for $252.50.
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11. APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY TONOPAH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FOR FUNDING TO ATTEND OXFORD TRADITION 2005 SUMMER STUDY PROGRAM IN ENGLAND, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Nicolas J. Sperry
Description:
Estimated cost is $2,000. Recommended Action: That the Board approves the request for $1000.
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12. APPROVAL TO FILE APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR TEACHERS IN NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT SCHOOLS OR AT-RISK SCHOOLS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board gives its approval for Chief Financial & Administrative Officer to file application.
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13. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0213 - SECTION 504, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Walker
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves the first reading.
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14. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6110 - TITLE IX FOR STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Walker
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves the first reading.
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15. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7020 - TITLE IX FOR EMPLOYEES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Walker
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves the first reading.
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16. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 0211 - HARASSMENT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT & INTIMIDATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Walker
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves deletion of this policy, which is replaced by policies 6110 & 7020.
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17. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 0230 - ACCOUNTABILITY/COMMITMENT TO ACCOMPLISHMENT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves deletion of this policy, which is a recommendation of the Policy Committee.
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18. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 0441(A) CODE OF ETHICS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves deletion of this policy, which is recommended by the Policy Committee.
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19. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 0590 - STUDENT ADVISORS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board votes to delete this policy, which is recommended by the Policy Committee.
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20. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 5310 SECTION 504, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Walker
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board votes to delete this policy, which is replaced by Policy 0213.
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21. DISCUSSION & DECISION REGARDING POLICY 0301 - EVALUATION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES/BOARD OF TRUSTEES SELF EVALUATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the full board discuss & decide whether to retain, delete or revise this policy.
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22. DISCUSSION & DECISION REGARDING POLICY 4115 - RECRUITMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the full board discuss & decide whether to retain, delete or revise this policy.
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23. 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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23.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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23.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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23.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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23.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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23.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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23.F. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION FORM & MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT CONCERNING USE OF VACATION DAYS
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24. DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board makes a determination whether the rights of students may have been violated during restraints.
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25. DECISION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION FORM & SET DATE OF EVALUATION, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board approves the revised evaluation form and establishes the date of evaluation as June 24, with forms due to the Board President by June 3.
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26. 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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27. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS/NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INVEST PROPOSAL, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
An informal discussion with the public will be held regarding the iNVest proposal in the current legislative session.
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28. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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