August 12, 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 JULY 25, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the July 25 minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF JULY 29, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the July 29 minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF JULY 29, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the July 29 Executive Session minutes.
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3.D. 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.E. 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.F. 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.G. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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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. DISCUSSION REGARDING AMARGOSA SENIOR CENTER & OTHER ISSUES, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Jan Cameron
Description:
Mrs. Cameron will be present to discuss issues in the Amargosa community.
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11. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING HARVEST FESTIVAL BOOTH, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Deborah Wescoatt
Description:
Recommended Action: The board will decide whether to request a booth for the Harvest Festival. The booths are 12x12 with electricity & cost is $155.
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12. APPROVAL OF 2004-05 ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Coordinator of Testing & Accountability
Description:
Mrs. Olson will present the accountability report, which must be approved by the board.
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13. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING PLAN FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Walker, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Ms. Walker & her staff will present the District's plan for increasing student achievement in the 2005-06 school year. Recommended Action: That the board approves the plan as presented.
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14. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO HIRE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL STAFF, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request to hire staff by reducing Ending Fund Balance.
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15. DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR SUPERVISOR OF TECHNOLOGY, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request to create the position of Supervisor of Technology.
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16. APPROVAL FOR REVISION TO MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR SALARY SCHEDULE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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17. AWARD OF BID: ROOFING PROJECT, CSS BUILDING, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the lowest recommended bidder.
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18. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 2411 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEW BUILDING SITES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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19. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 3341 - FREE ADMISSIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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20. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5376 - SCHOOL CAMPS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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21. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5556 - INTERNET & SCHOOL NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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22. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6100 - GENERAL PERSONNEL POLICIES, 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 6226 STAFF FRINGE BENEFITS, 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 7222 - ATTENDANCE MONITORING/ACCOUNTING, 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 7363 - STUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES SUCH AS CELLULAR TELEPHONES OR PAGERS, 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 7371 - PREGNANT STUDENTS, 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 7460 - STUDENT TRAVEL, 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 7500 - STUDENT DISCIPLINE, 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 7510 - CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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30. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7622 - IMMUNIZATION OF STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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31. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7623 - COMMUNICABLE/INFECTIOUS DISEASES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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32. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7624 - STUDENTS & STAFF WITH HIV/AIDS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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33. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7630 - GUIDANCE & COUNSELING, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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34. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7720 - EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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35. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7642 - IDENTIFICATION, INTERVENTION & POST-INTERVENTION PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT PROBLEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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36. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 8400 - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, 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 8431 - BUS DRIVER REQUIREMENTS, TRAINING & RESPONSIBILITIES, 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 8433 - STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES, 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 8436 - PRACTICE EVACUATION OF SCHOOL BUSES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading of this policy.
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40. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 5341 - HOME SCHOOLING, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves deletion of this policy.
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41. 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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41.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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41.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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41.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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41.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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41.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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42. 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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43. 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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44. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
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Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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