January 3, 2008 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. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Pursuant to NRS 386.310, the board of trustees shall meet & organize by electing one of its members as president, one of its members as clerk & electing additional officers as may be deemed necessary.
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4. FIX TERM OF OFFICE, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will fix the term of office as prescribed by NRS 386.310.
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5. DESIGNATE SIGNATURES FOR CHECKS/WARRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board designates the primary signatures as those of the president & clerk and the secondary signatures as those of the vice-president & superintendent.
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6. APPOINTMENT OF ANY OTHER POSITIONS, OFFICES OR COMMITTEES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board decides which committees it needs & appoints members as necessary.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
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7.A. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 13, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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7.B. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 13, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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7.C. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve the contracts.
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8. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers presented at the meeting.
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9. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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9.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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9.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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9.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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10. 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. Please provide 10 copies of any handouts.
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11. 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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12. 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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13. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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14. 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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15. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BUDGET REVISION #1, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the budget revision pursuant to NRS 354.598005.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Jerry Hill, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the plan. Disks have been provided to board members.
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17. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Jerry Hill & Mark Kessler
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the plans. Disks have been provided to board members.
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18. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING COMMENTS IN RELATION TO DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS FOR GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY FOR DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL & HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE AT YUCCA MOUNTAIN & RAIL ALIGNMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION OF RAILROAD IN NEVADA TO GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Darrell Lacy, Director of Nuclear Waste Repository
Description:
A presentation will be made & board members will be given an opportunity to question the presenters. The board will possibly make a decision regarding any comments they wish to go on record as a public body.
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19. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5060 - EMPOWERMENT SCHOOLS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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20. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5401 - SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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21. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5530 - TEXTBOOK SELECTION, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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22. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5601 - ACADEMIC PLANS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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23. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6144 - EMPLOYEE DRESS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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24. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6303 - ADMINISTRATORS IN THE CLASSROOM, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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25. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7621 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the second reading.
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26. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 1200 - PARENT INVOLVEMENT & EMPOWERMENT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Policy Committee
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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27. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 5660 - PROMOTION, RETENTION & ACCELERATION OF STUDENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the first reading.
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28. 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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28.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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28.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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28.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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28.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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29. 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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30. RATIFICATION OF MASTER CONTRACT BETWEEN NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NYE COUNTY CLASSROOM TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board ratifies the 2007-08 contract. Backup will be mailed under separate cover.
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31. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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32. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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