May 8, 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 APRIL 24, 2008 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.B. APPROVAL OF APRIL 24, 2008 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Description:
The board is expected to approve the minutes.
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3.C. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
Description:
The board is expected to approve requests pursuant to NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
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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:
This time is set aside for the public to make comments on items within the authority of this Board & are not for board interaction at this time. Matters raised cannot be deliberated or acted upon until properly placed on a future agenda. Comments that are irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, willfully disruptive or that are deemed personal attacks will not be permitted. A "request to speak" card must be completed & submitted to the Board President. A time limit of 3 minutes per person or 5 minutes for the spokesperson for a group may be imposed. 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. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF 2008-09 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board reviews the proposed meeting calendar & makes any changes deemed necessary.
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13. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SALARY INCREASE FOR MAX BUFFI IN CONSIDERATION OF INCREASED WORKLOAD FOR 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves an additional 5% increase for Mr. Buffi while he is Principal of both Pahrump Valley High School and Innovative Education.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF 2008-09 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Testing & Accountability Director
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves revisions.
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15. UPDATE ON RESULTS OF FIFTH GRADE & EIGHTH GRADE WRITING EXAMS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ginger Olson, Testing & Accountability Director
Description:
The board will receive information on the results.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING EMPLOYEE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board has requested this item to discuss & possibly make a decision on whether to require any class of employees to reside within the community in which they are employed.
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17. APPROVAL TO HIRE DONA DESCAMPS AS J.G. JOHNSON PRINCIPAL, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the Superintendent's selection. Because Mrs. Descamps is the mother-in-law of Trustee Pape, there must be a unanimous approval by all seven trustees.
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18. 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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18.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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18.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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18.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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19. 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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20. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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21. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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