May 6, 2005 at 10:00 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 APRIL 8, 2005 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the April 8 minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF APRIL 8, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the April 8 Executive Session minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF APRIL 14, 2005 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the April 14 minutes.
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3.D. APPROVAL OF APRIL 22, 2005 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the April 22 minutes.
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3.E. APPROVAL OF APRIL 22, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the April 22 Executive Session minutes.
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3.F. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept applications that have been reviewed by the Pathways Principal.
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3.G. 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.H. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board 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.I. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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4. INTERVIEWS FOR AREA I VACANCY, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
Interviews will be conducted with two applicants for the vacancy in Area I.
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4.A. INTERVIEW WITH DENNIS FLOTO
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4.B. INTERVIEW WITH EDNA JEAN FORSGREN
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5. DISCUSSION AND APPOINTMENT OF AREA I TRUSTEE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will discuss the candidates and appoint one to fill the vacancy that exists in Area I.
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6. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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6.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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6.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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6.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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6.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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7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves any necessary appointments. NOTE: Mr. Hall was the Insurance Committee Representative.
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8. 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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9. 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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10. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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11. 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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12. REQUEST BY A TONOPAH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FOR FUNDS TO ATTEND NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM ON TECHNOLOGY, ACTION ITEM
Description:
A student has requested funding assistance to attend this study program.
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13. REQUEST BY YOMBA PARENTS FOR VARIANCE TO ATTEND LANDER COUNTY SCHOOLS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will consider a request by several parents for permission to attend school in Austin.
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14. UPDATE ON WRITING PROFICIENCY EXAMS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Testing and Accountability Coordinator
Description:
A discussion will be held on the results of recent writing proficiencies.
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15. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING UPLINK CONTRACT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Mr. Ritchie will discuss concerns over continued use of the Uplink contract for the District's web site.
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16. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
The board is expected to provide direction regarding the Dollars for Scholars program.
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17. APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
The board is expected to approve salary schedules for part time employees and Coordinator of Special Projects.
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18. DISCUSSION REGARDING HOW TO ACCOMPLISH INTENT OF POLICY 3341 - FREE ADMISSIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The Policy Committee recommended discussion by the full board.
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19. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6229 - BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy after a correction to the last sentence.
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20. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6230 - PARENTING LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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21. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6235 - RETIREE INSURANCE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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22. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 1903 - INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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23. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6221 - PAY CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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24. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6231 - ANNUAL LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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25. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6232 - PERSONAL LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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26. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6234 - HEALTH INSURANCE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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27. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6236 - MILITARY LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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28. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6237 - SABBATICAL, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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29. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6311 - WORK DAY, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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30. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ELECTION AGREEMENT FOR CLASSIFIED BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
The board is expected to approve the agreement.
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31. 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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31.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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31.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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31.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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31.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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31.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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32. DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a determination whether the rights of students have been violated during restraints.
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33. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
Comments from the public are invited at this time. A "request to speak" card must be completed & 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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34. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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