April 19, 2010 at 6:00 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 29, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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3.B. APPROVAL OF MARCH 29, 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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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. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF 2009-10 REVISION #1 BUDGET, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the budget revision as presented.
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13. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING 4-DAY WEEK AT ROUND MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will make a decision following public input.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE TO THE TOP GRANT, ACTION ITEM
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 approves the Memorandum of Understanding.
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15. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION ON SETTING A HEARING FOR POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF A SCHOOL (LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED), ACTION ITEM
Description:
The board will decide whether to act on this issue.
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16. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Bob Whimpey, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
The board will receive a verbal update.
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17. 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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17.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS
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17.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONNEL ITEMS
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17.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGAL ITEMS
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17.D. DISCUSSION REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS
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18. 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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19. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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20. ADJOURNMENT, ACTION ITEM
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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