May 16, 2007 at 6:00 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. 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 APRIL 19, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve extra-curricular contracts.
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3.D. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve hiring.
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3.E. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept resignations.
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3.F. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept 2006-07 applications.
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3.G. 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.H. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board may approve immunization exemptions pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
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3.I. 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/BOARD COMMITTEE 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. EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL REPORTS
Description:
This is reserved for students' reports on trips funded with County Commissioner funds.
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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
Description:
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 pursuits or who have contributed to the District in a significant manner.
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11. PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Pursuant to NRS 354.598, the board of trustees will hold a public hearing on the tentative budget, at which time interested persons must be given an opportunity to be heard.
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12. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FINAL 2007-08 BUDGET, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the final budget.
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13. UPDATE ON RESULTS OF ITBS TESTING, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Testing & Accountability Coordinator
Description:
The board will have the opportunity of reviewing ITBS test results.
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14. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST TO ISSUE BONDS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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15. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL FUNDS FOR A PAHRUMP HIGH STUDENT TO ATTEND NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM, ACTION ITEM
Description:
$16,500 remains in this account. The board must make a decision on how much to allocate for each request.
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16. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL FUNDS FOR SIX ROUND MOUNTAIN HIGH STUDENTS TO ATTEND NATIONAL FBLA CONFERENCE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Don Haines, Instructor
Description:
The board must make a decision on how much to allocate for each request.
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17. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL FUNDS FOR SEVEN PAHRUMP HIGH STUDENTS TO ATTEND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN FLORIDA, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Tracie Cornelius
Description:
The board must make a decision on how much to allocate for each request.
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18. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL FUNDS FOR TEN PAHRUMP HIGH STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Paul DiLella, Instructor
Description:
The board must make a decision on how much to allocate for each request.
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19. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL FUNDS FOR BEATTY BAND, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dale Lerbakken, Instructor
Description:
The board will make a decision regarding allocation of funds.
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20. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING 2007-08 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board may decide on dates, times & locations for board meetings for the upcoming year.
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21. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING CHANGES TO STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Testing & Accountability Coordinator
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves changes made for the 2007-08 handbook.
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22. APPROVAL TO CREATE POSITION OF ASST. TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR/NETWORK TECHNICIAN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this position.
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23. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING SECOND READING, POLICY 0410 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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24. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING SECOND READING, POLICY 1770 - RELATIONS WITH AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBAL COUNCILS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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25. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING SECOND READING, POLICY 4101 - SUPERINTENDENT'S AUTHORITY, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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26. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING SECOND READING, POLICY 6231 - ANNUAL LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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27. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING SECOND READING, POLICY 6232 - PERSONAL LEAVE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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28. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING SECOND READING, POLICY 6240 - HOLIDAYS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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29. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING SECOND READING, POLICY 6260 - STAFF RECRUITMENT & HIRING, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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30. DISCUSSION REGARDING ANNUAL SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
William Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
The board will discuss dates to conduct the annual evaluation.
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31. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Description:
Recommended Action: Motion to go into Executive (closed) Session to discuss restraint issues, possible litigation, personnel issues & negotiations. NOTE: No motions are made in Executive Session.
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31.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
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31.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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31.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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31.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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32. DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a determination whether the rights of students may have been violated during restraints.
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33. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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34. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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