January 17, 2012 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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1.C. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS
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2. 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 before Public Input is opened. 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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3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
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4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Pursuant to NRS 386.310, the board of trustees shall meet & organize by electing one of its members as president, one of its members as clerk & electing additional officers as may be deemed necessary.
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5. FIX TERM OF OFFICE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will fix the term of office as prescribed by NRS 386.310.
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6. DESIGNATE SIGNATURES FOR CHECKS/WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board designates the primary signatures as those of the president & clerk and the secondary signatures as those of the vice-president & superintendent.
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7. APPOINTMENT OF ANY OTHER POSITIONS, OFFICES OR COMMITTEES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will discuss which committees are necessary & will appoint members. A list of current committees & membership is attached as backup.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Backup has been provided to board members for prior study. Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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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8.A. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 13, 2011 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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8.B. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 13, 2011 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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8.C. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439
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8.D. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO TAKE THE GED AND/OR ENROLL IN ADULT EDUCATION UNDER THE AGE OF 18
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8.E. FIRST READING OF POLICY 3320 - REVENUE FROM SCHOOL-OWNED REAL ESTATE
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8.F. FIRST READING OF POLICY 3321 - TEACHERAGES
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8.G. FIRST READING OF POLICY 5232 - INSTRUCTION ON ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME, HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, RELATED COMMUNICABLE DISEASES & SEXUAL RESPONSIBILITY
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8.H. FIRST READING OF POLICY 5401 - SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
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8.I. FIRST READING OF POLICY 6273 - PROFESSIONAL STAFF CERTIFICATION & CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS
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8.J. FIRST READING OF POLICY 6311 - WORK DAY
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8.K. FIRST READING OF POLICY 6410 - CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF
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8.L. FIRST READING OF POLICY 7116 - HOMELESS STUDENTS
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8.M. DELETION OF POLICY 7141 - ASSIGNMENT OF NEW STUDENTS TO CLASSES & GRADE LEVELS
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8.N. DELETION OF POLICY 7142 - ASSIGNMENT OF HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO CLASSES & GRADE LEVELS
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9. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers.
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10. 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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11. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION PRESENTATION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Laura Oslund, NyE Communities Coalition Coordinator/Community Educator
Description:
A shortened presentation similar to what is being presented in schools will be given to the board.
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12. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF BEATTY HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, FOR POSSIBLE APPROVAL
Presenter:
Gary Flood, Principal
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the 2011-12 SIP for Beatty High School.
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13. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF 2011-12 BUDGET REVISION #1, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves budget revision #1.
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14. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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14.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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14.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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14.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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15. CHANGE OF DATE/ATTENDANCE AREA OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board may make any change of date, time or location that has become necessary.
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16. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dave Wonderly, Project Manager
Description:
The board will receive an update on ongoing construction projects.
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17. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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18. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST TO ADD POSITIONS TO LOWER CLASS SIZES & PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SECURITY, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Sheena Barnes, Human Resources Manager
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the purchase of prep periods at Pathways and Pahrump High School & hiring a 5.5 hour campus monitor at Rosemary Clarke Middle School. The State approved additional Edu-Jobs funds for this purpose.
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19. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF REVISED RESOLUTION ON SALE OF TONOPAH TEACHERAGE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Raymond Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
The board will discuss & possibly make a decision regarding reducing the price of the structure.
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20. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL TO EXERCISE BID OPTION TO REPLACE EXISTING PAHRUMP VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL HEAT PUMP, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
The option will cost an estimated $1.2 million. The board will discuss & make a decision.
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21. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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 RELATED 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. DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS RELATED TO RESTRAINTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will make a determination on whether the rights of any student may have been violated during a restraint.
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23. RATIFICATION OF 2011-13 NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN NYE COUNTY SUPPORT STAFF ORGANIZATION & NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board ratifies the agreement.
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24. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REDUCTION OF PAY FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
William E. "Rob" Roberts, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the pay cut presented.
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25. APPROVAL OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Board members may request agenda items at this time.
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26. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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27. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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