February 21, 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. CONSENT AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
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3.A. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 3, 2008 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 3, 2008 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 24, 2008 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.D. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8, 2008 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.E. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS
Description:
The board is expected to approve the contracts.
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3.F. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board is expected to approve the requests pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
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3.G. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO TAKE THE GED AT AGE 16
Description:
The board is expected to approve the requests pursuant to NRS 385.448.
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3.H. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Description:
The board is expected to accept the applications.
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4. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers presented at the meeting.
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5. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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5.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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5.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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5.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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6. 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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7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board president has the opportunity to make any necessary appointments.
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8. CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board can make any change of date, time or location that has become necessary.
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9. 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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10. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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11. 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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12. PRESENTATION ON MATH STANDARDS HANDBOOK, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Testing & Accountability Director
Description:
The board will review the handbook.
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13. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OPPOSING BUDGET CUTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William E. Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution.
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14. SET BEGINNING & ENDING DATES FOR STUDENTS FOR THE 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves one of the three options presented.
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15. AWARD OF BID: TRANSPORTATION/MAINTENANCE ADDITION & SITE IMPROVEMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation Supervisor
Description:
Bids were opened January 24. Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the most responsive bidder.
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16. AWARD OF BIDS: POTENTIAL E-RATE FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
The board will review & award bids to the most responsive bidders.
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17. RETENTION OF AUDITOR, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the appointment of Daniel C. McArthur, Ltd, to conduct the 2008 independent audit.
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18. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO BRING NON-UNION EMPLOYEES TO FOUR PERCENT RAISE, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves an increase that equals that given in negotiated agreements.
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19. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO REDUCE 2007-08 BUDGET, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
The board will discuss & decide on budget reductions required by the Governor.
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20. DISCUSSION REGARDING K-5 REZONING, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Asst Superintendent for District Services
Description:
The board will hold a discussion regarding zoning scenarios.
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21. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING CHANGE IN TEST DATES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
A request has been made by a board member to test students later than is currently done.
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22. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING REQUEST BY A BOARD MEMBER TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL FOOTBALL COACHES TO PAHRUMP VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will discuss this item & possibly take action.
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23. 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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23.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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23.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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23.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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23.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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24. 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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25. RATIFICATION OF MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN NCSD & NYE COUNTY STAFF SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board ratifies the negotiated agreement.
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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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