January 15, 2013 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 president & clerk. Secondary signatures are no longer necessary.
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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. Information on current committees is attached, with information on meeting frequency, duties, etc.
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8. 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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9. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO NRS 288.220 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFERRING WITH MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES AND OTHER PERSONNEL MATTERS; PURSUANT TO NRS 241.015(2)(b)(2) TO CONDUCT A NON-PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT'S LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL OR EXISTING LITIGATION; OR PURSUANT TO NRS 241.030(1)(a) TO CONSIDER THE CHARACTER, MISCONDUCT, COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF A PERSON.
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10. 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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10.A. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 11, 2012 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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10.B. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 11, 2012 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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10.C. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO TAKE THE GED AND/OR ENROLL IN ADULT EDUCATION UNDER THE AGE OF 18 PURSUANT TO NRS 385.448 & 389.155
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10.D. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0210 - NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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10.E. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0223 - TOBACCO & TOBACCO PRODUCTS
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10.F. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0581 - OUT-OF-DISTRICT CONSULTANTS
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10.G. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0648 - VOTING
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10.H. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0910 - BOARD ORIENTATION
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10.I. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 1220 - CITIZEN COMMITTEES
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10.J. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 1610 - DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION THROUGH STUDENTS
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10.K. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 1840 - RELATIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
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10.L. APPROVAL FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND NASB NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION IN RENO ON JANUARY 25-26, 2013
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11. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers.
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12. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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12.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
Mr. Norton 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. 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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13.A. TONOPAH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM
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14. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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15. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING LOBBYIST, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
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16. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF 2012-13 BUDGET REVISION #1, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the budget revision.
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17. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF HEATERS AT TONOPAH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves heater replacement pursuant to NRS 332.112.
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18. PRESENTATION OF PATHWAYS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Department of Student Achievement
Description:
The board voted to approve improvement plans at the December meeting. The Pathways SIP was amended following the meeting.
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19. SELECTION OF CALENDAR, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Superintendent
Description:
The board has been presented with two options. They will select one option to be presented to the unions.
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20. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO STOP HARMFUL BUDGET CUTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution.
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21. AWARD OF BID: ROUND MOUNTAIN TEACHERAGE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to Dream Homes.
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22. AWARD OF BID: SECURITY & FIRE SYSTEMS MONITORING, INSPECTIONS, TESTING, CERTIFYING & CLEANING, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to ABS.
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23. 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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24. 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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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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