February 22, 2010 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 CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Backup has been provided to board members for study prior to the meeting. Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. Recommended Action: That the board approves the Consent Calendar.
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3.A. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 1, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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3.B. APPROVAL OF FEBRURARY 1, 2010 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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3.C. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
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3.D. APPROVAL FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 TO TAKE THE GED PURSUANT TO NRS 385.448 AND/OR ENROLL IN ADULT EDUCATION
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3.E. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
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4. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers.
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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 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. Ten copies of handouts must be provided.
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7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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8. CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board may 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 may 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 & ACCEPTANCE OF INDEPENDENT AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Daniel C. McArthur, CPA
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board accepts the audit as presented.
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13. PRESENTATION & ACCEPTANCE OF 2008-09 SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND AUDIT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Daniel C. McArthur, CPA
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board accepts the audit.
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14. SELECTION OF AUDITOR TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENT AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board selects the firm of Daniel C. McArthur.
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15. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PAHRUMP VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION & POSSIBLE DECISION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
SH Architecture
Description:
The architects will present the proposed plan for renovation of Pahrump Valley High School. The board may make a decision to move forward at this time.
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16. APPROVAL OF BOND RESOLUTION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution approving the sale of bonds.
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17. APPROVAL OF USE AGREEMENT WITH AMARGOSA VALLEY ADVISORY BOARD ON USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the use agreement.
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18. SELECTION OF 2010-11 CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Asst. Superintendent for District Services
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board selects Calendar A, which matches Clark County's calendar.
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19. AWARD OF BID: BEATTY ELEMENTARY BATHROOM RESTORATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the most responsive bidder.
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20. AWARD OF BID: BEATTY HIGH CONCESSION STAND REBUILD, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the most responsive bidder.
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21. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX & POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND TAX, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. William Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
The board will hold a discussion & possibly make a decision regarding possible suspension of residential construction tax.
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22. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
The board will receive a verbal update.
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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. 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 PERSONNEL ITEMS
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23.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL 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. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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26. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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27. CALL TO ORDER
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27.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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27.B. ROLL CALL
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28. ADOPTION OF AGENDA, ACTION ITEM
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29. CONSENT CALENDAR, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Backup has been provided to board members for study prior to the meeting. Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board. Recommended Action: That the board approves the Consent Calendar.
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29.A. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 11, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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29.B. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 11, 2010 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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29.C. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439.
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29.D. APPROVAL FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 TO TAKE THE GED PURSUANT TO NRS 385.448 AND/OR ENROLL IN ADULT EDUCATION
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29.E. ACCEPTANCE OF HOME SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
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30. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers.
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31. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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31.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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31.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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31.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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32. 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 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. Ten copies of handouts must be provided.
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33. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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34. CHANGE OF DATE/LOCATION OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board may make any change of date, time or location that has become necessary.
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35. 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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36. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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37. RECOGNITIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The board may 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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38. AWARD OF BID: ROUND MOUNTAIN VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the most responsive bidder.
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39. DISCUSSION REGARDING RATE INCREASES FOR UTILITIES, INC., INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
A discussion will be held about the financial effects on the district.
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40. UPDATE ON POWERSCHOOL, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Jeargen Angst, Technology Dept. Supervisor
Description:
The board will receive an update.
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41. UPDATE ON CLASS SIZES IN CORE CLASSES, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The board has asked for this information.
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42. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Minutes of two recent committee meetings are provided.
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43. EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will conduct the annual evaluation of the Superintendent & announce results.
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44. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Description:
Recommended Action: Motion to go into Executive (closed) Session to discuss restraint issues, possible litigation & personnel issues. NOTE: No motions are made in Executive Session.
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44.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT
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44.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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44.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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44.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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44.E. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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45. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the contract for William E. Roberts.
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46. 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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47. DISCUSSION REGARDING BOARD SALARIES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
There will be a discussion regarding board salaries.
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48. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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49. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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