October 7, 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve regular session minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve regular session minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve 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.
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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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3.H. APPROVAL FOR BOARD PRESIDENT TO TRAVEL TO RENO SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 FOR INTERVENTION MEETING
Description:
The board is expected to approve Mrs. Wescoatt's travel. Expenses are expected to be reimbursed by Nevada Department of Education.
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3.I. APPROVAL OF 2005-06 CONTRACTS WITH AMARGOSA COMMUNITY LIBRARY, GABBS COMMUNITY LIBRARY & ROUND MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Description:
The board is expected to approve contracts for library services.
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3.J. APPROVAL OF 2005-06 TUITION AGREEMENTS WITH ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT & LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Description:
The board is expected to approve tuition agreements.
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3.K. APPROVAL OF 2004-05 TUITION AGREEMENT WITH MONO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Description:
The board is expected to approve the tuition agreement for the previous school year.
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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
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves any necessary appointments.
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7. 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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8. 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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9. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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10. 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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11. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will make any necessary decisions regarding pending school construction.
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12. UPDATE ON PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Kay Decker, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
The board will hear a presentation on formation of Professional Learning Communities in each school.
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13. APPROVAL OF PLANS OF PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the annual plans of progressive discipline, pursuant to NRS 392.463.
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14. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR TEACHER SIGNING BONUSES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the application for the 2005-06 school year.
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15. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO HIRE ADDITIONAL 5.5 HOUR CUSTODIAN FOR CENTRAL SUPPORT SERVICES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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16. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADD & RAISE FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE PAY TO CAFETERIA PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the addition to substitutes to the salary schedule & pay raise to $7 per hour.
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17. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR IMPACT AID & AUTHORIZATION OF REPRESENTATIVE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William E. Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the application for Impact Aid & authorizes the Superintendent to act as the Impact Aid representative.
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18. 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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18.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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18.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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18.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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18.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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18.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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19. 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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20. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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