July 29, 2005 at 9:00 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 JUNE 17, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the June 17 minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF JUNE 17, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the June 17Executive Session minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF JUNE 23, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the June 23 minutes.
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3.D. APPROVAL OF JUNE 24, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the June 24 minutes.
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3.E. APPROVAL OF JUNE 24, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the June 24 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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3.J. APPROVAL FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS, OCT. 14-16, 2005
Description:
There will be expenses for registration, transportation, hotel & 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
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. REPORT ON NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM TO WASHINGTON, DC, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Nick Owens
Description:
The report will hear a report from student Nick Owens of Pahrump Valley High School regarding his trip.
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11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING SUPPORT FOR A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT A SCHOOL SITE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Michael Meyer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding support for a Boys & Girls Club in Pahrump. Folders will be provided at the meeting.
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12. DEMONSTRATION OF LEAPFROG, AN ESL PRODUCT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Mary Sue Morin, ELL Director
Description:
A demonstration & report will be given on this product.
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13. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE 2005 SCHOOL BUILDING & REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Martin Johnson, Johnson Consulting
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution authorizing the issuance of the District's General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Building & Refunding Bonds (PSF Guaranteed), Series 2005A & General Obligation (Limited Tax) Building & Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B & providing other details in connection therewith.
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14. REPORT ON 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Laura Billman & Patti Chipman
Description:
The board will hear a final report on the legislative session from Nevada Elect.
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15. APPROVAL OF ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) DESIGNATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the designations.
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16. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO HIRE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL STAFF, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request to hire staff by reducing Ending Fund Balance.
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17. AUTHORIZATION TO SCHEDULE FIVE SHORT SCHOOL DAYS IN SESSION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves five short school days on the 2005-06 school calendar.
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18. AWARD OF BID: ROOFING PROJECT, CSS BUILDING, ACTION ITEM
Description:
NOTE: No bids were received. This will be re-bid.
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19. AWARD OF BID: GRADING, PAVING & OVERLAY WORK AT J. G. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY, MT. CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY, EARLY CHILDHOOD & SOUTHERN DISTRICT OFFICE PARKING LOTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the lowest bidder.
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20. AWARD OF BID: PHASE 5 REMEDIATION/REPAIR WORK AT ROSEMARY CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the lowest bidder.
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21. DECISION REGARDING NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Tracie Ward
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding request for dues reimbursement since Nevada Association of School Boards has voted to terminate its membership.
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22. DECISION REGARDING REQUEST TO PURCHASE BLACKBERRY FOR USE BY BOARD PRESIDENT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Deborah Wescoatt
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding purchase.
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23. DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF BOARD OFFICE FURNITURE AT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OFFICE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Deborah Wescoatt
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding expenditure of funds for board furniture.
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24. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6233 - NECESSITY LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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25. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 2411 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEW BUILDING SITES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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26. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 3341 - FREE ADMISSIONS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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27. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 5376 - SCHOOL CAMPS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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28. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 5556 - INTERNET & SCHOOL NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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29. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6100 - GENERAL PERSONNEL POLICIES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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30. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6226 STAFF FRINGE BENEFITS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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31. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6227 - SICK LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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32. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7222 - ATTENDANCE MONITORING/ACCOUNTING, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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33. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7363 - STUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES SUCH AS CELLULAR TELEPHONES OR PAGERS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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34. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7371 - PREGNANT STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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35. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7460 - STUDENT TRAVEL, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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36. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7500 - STUDENT DISCIPLINE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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37. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7510 - CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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38. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7622 - IMMUNIZATION OF STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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39. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7623 - COMMUNICABLE/INFECTIOUS DISEASES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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40. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7624 - STUDENTS & STAFF WITH HIV/AIDS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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41. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7630 - GUIDANCE & COUNSELING, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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42. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7642 - IDENTIFICATION, INTERVENTION & POSTVENTION PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT PROBLEMS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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43. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7720 - EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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44. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 5341 - HOME SCHOOLING, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves deletion of this policy.
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45. 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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45.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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45.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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45.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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45.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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45.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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46. 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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47. 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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48. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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