January 25, 2007 at 6:30 PM - Regular
| Minutes |
|---|
|
1. CALL TO ORDER
|
|
1.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
|
|
1.B. ROLL CALL
|
|
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
|
|
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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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.
|
|
3.A. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 4, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
|
|
3.B. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 4, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
|
|
3.C. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board may approve exemptions pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
|
|
3.D. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR 16-YEAR OLD STUDENTS TO TAKE THE GED
Description:
The board is expected to approve these requests.
|
|
3.E. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT
Description:
The board is expected to approve the contract.
|
|
3.F. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept the applications.
|
|
3.G. APPROVAL OF LICENSED CONTRACTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve contracts.
|
|
3.H. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve extra-curricular contracts.
|
|
3.I. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
|
|
4. INTERVIEWS FOR TRUSTEE AREA V VACANCY, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The board will interview applicants for the vacancy which exists.
|
|
4.A. INTERVIEW WITH KEVIN PAPE
|
|
5. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE FOR AREA V, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board fills the vacancy.
|
|
6. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
7. 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. A time limit of 3 minutes per person or 5 minutes for the spokesperson for a group may be imposed.
|
|
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board fills appointments to the United Way Board of Directors and the Sick Leave Bank.
|
|
9. CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves any change of date or location that has become necessary.
|
|
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.
|
|
11. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
|
|
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.
|
|
13. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING OFFER FROM EDWARD HOMES, INC., ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Brock E. Metzka
Description:
The board will be expected to make a decision on the offer.
|
|
14. INTRODUCTION TO SAFE PROGRAM, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Brenda Magruder, Program Coordinator
Description:
The board will hear a presentation on this program.
|
|
15. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING OFFER FROM PECHSTEIN RANCH DEVELOPMENT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Lennard Grodzinsky
Description:
The board will be expected to make a decision regarding the offer.
|
|
16. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION NEEDS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will hold a discussion & make decisions on construction projects.
|
|
16.A. DECISION ON FLOYD ELEMENTARY OPENING DATE
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board decides whether to aim for a projected opening in the fall of 2007 or 2008.
|
|
16.B. DECISION REGARDING PURCHASE OF MODULARS
Description:
Based on the previous decision, a motion to purchase modulars is requested.
|
|
16.C. DECISION ON PURCHASE OF 84-PASSENGER BUSES
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the purchase of three 84-passenger buses.
|
|
16.D. DECISION ON DESIRED STUDENT POPULATIONS AT SCHOOLS & WHETHER TO ADD ON TO SCHOOLS OR BUILD ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS
Description:
The board will be asked to determine needs.
|
|
17. SET BEGINNING & ENDING DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2007-08, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board sets the dates so that sample calendars may be prepared.
|
|
18. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR HARD-TO-FILL POSITIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the application.
|
|
19. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING DISCIPLINARY HEARING PANELS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision whether to direct changes to the policy & administrative regulation.
|
|
20. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING FUNDING FOR MUSIC PROGRAMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board reviews lists submitted by principals & allocates funding.
|
|
21. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION ON WHETHER TO PURCHASE HOUSING IN GABBS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Because of damage to teacherages caused by the recent breakage of water pipes in several teacherages, the board may have to make a decision on the housing situation.
|
|
22. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING ROUND MOUNTAIN HOUSING, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board is expected to make a decision on whether to pursue purchase of housing in this community. Results of employee surveys were provided to board members.
|
|
23. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request for a dental preferred provider.
|
|
24. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING CHANGE TO COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the change in wording.
|
|
25. 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.
|
|
25.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
|
|
25.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
|
|
25.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
|
|
25.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
|
|
25.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
|
|
26. 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.
|
|
27. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
|