August 9, 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 Unless a board member or member of the public has a question concerning a particular item & asks that it be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. If a member of the public wishes to have an item withdrawn from the consent calendar, that individual must submit a "Citizen's Request to Speak" card before the meeting begins.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 JULY 26, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF JULY 26, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.C. ACCEPTANCE OF 2007-08 HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept the applications.
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3.D. 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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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. The board is neither required to nor prohibited from responding to public comments.
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6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: Mrs. Church was on the Parks & Recreation Committee.
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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. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING 2007-08 GOALS DEVELOPED ON AUGUST 8 AT ADMINISTRATORS' MEETING, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board vote on goals developed through input from administrators and board members who were present on August 8.
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12. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL TEACHERAGE IN ROUND MOUNTAIN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request for $40,000 from bond funds.
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13. AWARD OF BID: SALE OF TWO MODULAR CLASSROOMS IN ROUND MOUNTAIN, ACTION ITEM
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Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the best responsive bidder.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING SIGHT & SOUND WALL BETWEEN MANSE ELEMENTARY & WAL-MART, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Mr. Pape has made a recommendation to install an 8' chain link fence with plastic inserts.
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15. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING DELETION OF POLICY 0300 - BOARD GOVERNANCE & OPERATIONS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves deletion of this policy. The language is already covered in Policy 0100.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0100 - BOARD OF TRUSTEE BASIC COMMITMENTS & GOVERNANCE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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17. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0421 - QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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18. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0550 - STANDING BOARD COMMITTEES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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19. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6275 - TEMPORARY & PART-TIME PERSONNEL (SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS), ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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20. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6750 - SCHOOL BOARD NEGOTIATING AGENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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21. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7051 - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE AGES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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22. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7720 - EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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23. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING POLICY 1650 - POLITICAL CANDIDATES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That a decision be made regarding possible modification of this policy.
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24. 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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24.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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24.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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24.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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24.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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25. 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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26. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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27. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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