September 9, 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 AUGUST 26, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes of the regular session.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 26, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes of the Executive Session.
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3.C. 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.D. 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.E. 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.F. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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3.G. APPROVAL FOR BOARD PRESIDENT TO ATTEND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY MEETING IN LAS VEGAS, AUGUST 31, 2005
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this travel. Costs will be for per diem.
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3.H. APPROVAL FOR BOARD PRESIDENT TO ATTEND INTERVENTION MEETING IN RENO, SEPT. 9, 2005
Description:
Costs are expected to be reimbursed.
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3.I. APPROVAL FOR BOARD PRESIDENT TO ATTEND NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SUMMIT IN SPARKS, SEPT. 15, 2005
Description:
Costs are expected to be reimbursed.
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3.J. APPROVAL FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS OR ALTERNATE LOCATION, APRIL 8-11, 2006
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves attendance at this conference. Registration will be $795 for each attendee. Additional costs will include transportation, air fare, 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. 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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6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
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Recommended Action: That the board approves any necessary appointments.
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7. ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves appointments to the Attendance Committee per Policy 7223.
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8. APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS HOW TO ACCOMPLISH WELLNESS/NUTRITION NEEDS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board appoints a committee to discuss concerns.
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9. 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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10. 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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11. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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12. 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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13. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING RECONSIDERATION OF A BUS STOP, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Sherry Cipollini
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision to uphold or overturn decision regarding existing stop.
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14. DISCUSSION REGARDING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The board will discuss construction/design options, funding & grade levels of next schools to be built. There was no backup at agenda closing.
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15. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the water service agreement for modulars. No backup available at agenda closing.
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16. REQUEST REGARDING DIGITAL CAMERAS FOR DUAL CREDIT CLASSES AT CCSN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Kelcy Thompson
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding the request that will be made at the meeting.
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17. REPORT ON HOW STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO GRADES & CLASSES, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Jerry Hill, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator
Description:
A report will be given on issues related to student placement.
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18. AWARD OF BIDS: PROPANE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves awarding bids to the only bidders.
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19. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF RADIO RELAY NETWORK EQUIPMENT AT TRANSPORTATION OFFICE BY CAL TECH, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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20. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CREATING A FUND, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution.
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21. DISCUSSION OF TECHNOLOGY ISSUES, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Deborah Wescoatt
Description:
What kind of software is being used in schools, who purchases software, does it affect student achievement goal, what computers are in schools, PowerSchool & PowerGrade.
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22. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING: POLICY 1140 - CONTACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF, 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 5339 - LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, 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 5370 - EXTENDED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, 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 6227 - SICK 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 7100 - STUDENT ADMISSION TO SCHOOL, 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 7131 - STUDENT RE-ENTRY INTO SCHOOL, 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 7141 - ASSIGNMENT OF NEW STUDENTS TO CLASSES AND GRADE LEVELS, 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 7142 - ASSIGNMENT OF HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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30. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING OF POLICY 7223 - ADVISORY BOARD TO REVIEW SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, ABSENCE & TRUANCY/ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE, ACTION ITEM
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Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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31. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7230 - LESS THAN FULL-TIME SCHEDULES, 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 7300 - STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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33. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING OF POLICY 7310 - DUE PROCESS RIGHTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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34. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING OF POLICY 7340 - STUDENT PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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35. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7411 - EQUAL ACCESS FOR LIMITED OPEN FORUM, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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36. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7412 - MEETINGS OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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37. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7600 - STUDENT SAFETY/WELFARE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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38. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7621 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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39. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7625 - ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS TO STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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40. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7627 - SCHOOL NURSES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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41. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING OF POLICY 7640 - AT-RISK STUDENT BEHAVIORS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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42. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7701 - STUDENT ACADEMIC LETTERS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading of this policy.
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43. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7860 - CHILD CUSTODY, 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 7112 - ADMISSION OF NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves deletion of this policy.
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45. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 7690 - STUDENT SAFETY, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves deletion of this policy.
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46. APPROVAL TO DELETE POLICY 8431(A) - ALCOHOL & DRUG TESTING, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves deletion of this policy.
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47. 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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47.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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47.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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47.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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47.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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47.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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48. 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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49. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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