February 15, 2007 at 6:30 PM - 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 JANUARY 25, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 25, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board may approve exemptions pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
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3.D. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR 16-YEAR OLD STUDENTS TO TAKE THE GED
Description:
The board is expected to approve these requests.
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3.E. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept the applications.
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3.F. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve extra-curricular contracts.
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3.G. APPROVAL OF TUITION AGREEMENT WITH INYO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Description:
The board is expected to approve the 2006-07 tuition agreement.
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3.H. 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. 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.
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6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board fills any necessary appointments.
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7. CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
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Recommended Action: That the board approves any change of date, time or location that has become necessary.
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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. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the contract.
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12. PRESENTATION OF CHECK FROM BECHTEL, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Bobbie Pope
Description:
The board will be presented a check for the purchase of math & science materials.
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13. DISCUSSION REGARDING ON-LINE DIPLOMAS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Max Buffi, Innovative Education Director
Description:
The board will participate in a discussion regarding on-line diplomas.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR AT-RISK OR NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT SCHOOLS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the application.
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15. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING RETENTION OF AUDITOR, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board appoints Daniel C. McArthur, Ltd., to conduct the annual independent audit for the year ending June 30, 2007.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ON DIRECTOR SALARY SCHEDULE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the change to the salary schedule.
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17. PRESENTATION OF 11TH GRADE WRITING PROFICIENCY RESULTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson
Description:
The board will review writing proficiency results.
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18. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7551 - DISCIPLINARY HEARING PANELS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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19. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING DESIRED STUDENT POPULATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will hold a discussion & make decisions.
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20. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING HOUSING IN GABBS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board considers removal & replacement of existing housing.
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21. 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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21.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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21.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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21.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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21.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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21.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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22. 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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23. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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