December 13, 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 29, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 29, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.C. 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.D. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board is expected to approve these requests pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
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4. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
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Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers presented at the meeting.
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5. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY STUDENTS FROM MT. CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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6. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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6.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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6.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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6.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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7. 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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8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
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Recommended Action: That the board makes any appointments necessary.
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9. 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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10. 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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11. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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12. 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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13. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SOUTHERN REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
DonaMarie Descamps, Director of Curriculum/ESL
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board reviews the report & approves the letter.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF K-5 SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ADOPTION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Maria Descamps, Director of Curriculum/ESL
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the adoption of MacMillan/McGraw textbooks.
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15. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Jerry Hill, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the plan.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE AWARD OF METAL MAINTENANCE BUILDING BID, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board rescinds award of bid & approves the agreement.
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17. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 5060 - EMPOWERMENT SCHOOLS, 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 5401 - SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES, 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 5530 - TEXTBOOK SELECTION, 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 5601 - ACADEMIC PLANS, 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 5660 - PROMOTION, RETENTION & ACCELERATION OF STUDENTS, 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 6144 - EMPLOYEE DRESS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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23. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6303 - ADMINISTRATORS IN THE CLASSROOM, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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24. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7621 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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25. 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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25.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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25.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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25.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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25.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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26. DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, ACTION ITEM
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Recommended Action: That the board makes a determination whether the rights of students may have been violated during restraints.
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27. RATIFICATION OF MASTER CONTRACT BETWEEN NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NYE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board ratifies the 2007-08 contract.
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28. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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29. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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