November 29, 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 AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
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3.A. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 8, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 8, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve contracts pursuant to NRS 392.330.
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3.D. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS BY 16-YEAR OLDS TO TAKE THE GED
Description:
The board is expected to approve these requests pursuant to NRS 385.448.
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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 2007-08 TUITION AGREEMENT WITH EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Description:
The board is expected to approve this agreement.
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3.G. 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 events that have occurred or are pending since the last board meeting.
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4.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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4.C. BOARD REPORTS/BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Description:
Board members may report on matters of interest in the areas they represent or other assignments.
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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: That the board makes any appointments necessary.
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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
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Assistant Superintendent
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. PRESENTATION & ACCEPTANCE OF INDEPENDENT AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Daniel C. McArthur, CPA
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board accepts the audit report. The printed report will be provided at the meeting.
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12. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF 2007B BOND RESOLUTION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution to sell bonds.
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13. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the changes.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CREATING 11 FUNDS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution.
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15. AWARD OF BID: PAHRUMP VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SECURITY SYSTEM, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
The board is expected to award the bid to the best responsive bidder.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION TO GO TO BID ON TRANSPORTATION ADDITION & SITE IMPROVEMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board makes a decision regarding the improvements.
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17. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING PURCHASE OF FIVE ACRES ON BARADONNA ROAD FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITY, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board considers the purchase of land adjacent to the transportation yard. No backup was available at agenda closing.
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18. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION PLAN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Max Buffi, Innovative Education Director
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the plan.
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19. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLANS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the plans. A disk containing the plans has been provided to each board member.
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20. DISCUSSION REGARDING DAILY START TIMES OF PAHRUMP SCHOOLS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
Board Member Harold Tokerud requested a discussion on this subject.
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21. 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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21.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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21.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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21.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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21.D. 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 may have been violated during restraints.
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23. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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24. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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