March 29, 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 MARCH 8, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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3.B. APPROVAL OF MARCH 8, 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. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE GEOTHERMAL FIELD FOR THE PAHRUMP VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Mark McGinty, Project Manager, SH Architecture
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the additional cost presented by SH Architecture.
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6. DISCUSSION REGARDING RACE TO THE TOP & POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF LETTER OF INTENT, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. Keith Rheault, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Description:
The purpose of the grant is to encourage and reward states that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform. Four core education reform areas that must be addressed are: (a) adopting benchmarked standards and assessments that prepare students for success in college and the workplace; (b) building data systems that measure student success and inform teachers and principals in ways they can improve their practices, (c) increasing teacher effectiveness and achieving equity in teacher distribution; and (d) turning around the lowest-achieving schools. Recommended Action: That the board president signs the letter of intent to participate in the Race To The Top grant.
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7. INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES FOR TRUSTEE AREA V, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
Trustees will conduct interviews.
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7.A. Interview with Thomas Gibson
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7.B. Interview with Ed Lepisto
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7.C. Interview with Pamela Lewis
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7.D. Interview with Elba Rocha
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7.E. Interview with Dan Rodriguez
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7.F. Interview with David Swango
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8. INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES FOR TRUSTEE AREA II, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
Trustees will conduct interviews.
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8.A. Interview with Kathleen Bienenstein
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8.B. Interview with Jon DeLee
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8.C. Interview with Caroline Hamlin
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9. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE FOR AREA V, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board may appoint someone to fill the seat vacated by Kevin Pape to serve through December 2010.
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10. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE FOR AREA II, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board may appoint someone to fill the seat vacated by Doc McNeely to serve through December 2012.
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11. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
A trustee will administer the oath of office for the two new trustees.
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12. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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12.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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12.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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12.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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13. 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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14. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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15. 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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16. 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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17. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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18. 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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19. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
The board will receive a verbal update.
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20. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S STAND ON NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS JOINING NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Harold Tokerud, NASB Director
Description:
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees votes that NASB not join NSBA.
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21. 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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21.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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21.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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21.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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21.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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22. RATIFICATION OF THE 2009-10 MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NYE COUNTY CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Rod Pekarek, Asst Superintendent for District Services
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board ratifies the Master Agreement.
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23. RATIFICATION OF THE 2009-10 MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NYE COUNTY SUPPORT STAFF ORGANIZATION, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board ratifies the Master Agreement.
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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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