March 8, 2007 at 5:00 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. STUDENT MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
A student vocal group will perform for approximately 10 minutes.
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3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
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4. 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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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4.A. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 15, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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4.B. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 15, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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4.C. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve transportation contracts.
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4.D. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept the applications.
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4.E. APPROVAL OF LICENSED CONTRACTS & HIRING OF ONE CLASSIFIED PERSON
Description:
The board is expected to approve contracts.
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4.F. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve extra-curricular contracts.
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4.G. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept several resignations.
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4.H. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve payments listed on check registers presented at the meeting.
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5. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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5.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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5.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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5.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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5.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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6. 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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7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board fills any necessary appointments.
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8. CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves any change of date, time or location that has become necessary.
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9. 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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10. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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11. 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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12. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FROM BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS TO OFFER SUMMER PROGRAM AT MANSE ELEMENTARY, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Mike Meyer, Chief Professional Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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13. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL TO EDWARDS AFB BY GABBS & TONOPAH STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL FUNDS FOR ROUND MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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15. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL FUNDS BY CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING ON-LINE DIPLOMAS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board may make a decision regarding acceptance or denial of on-line diplomas.
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17. SELECTION OF 07-08 CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board selects one calendar to be presented to unions. The unions will develop one or more of their own calendars before voting.
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18. APPROVAL TO OFFER RESIGNATION INCENTIVE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board offers a one-time payment of $250 per teacher who agrees to retire before April 1.
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19. APPROVAL TO HIRE PROJECT MANAGER, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request for an additional staff member in Maintenance & Operations.
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20. APPROVAL TO HIRE EXTRA HELP TO COMPLETE FIXED ASSETS INVENTORY, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request for temporary help.
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21. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO FILL VACANT GRANT WRITER POSITION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Jerry Hill, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
At agenda closing a recommendation was not available to fill this existing position. Information may be provided at the board meeting.
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22. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7551 - DISCIPLINARY HEARING PANELS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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23. 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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23.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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23.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESULTS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
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23.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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23.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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23.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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24. 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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25. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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