June 25, 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. 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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5. 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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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5.A. APPROVAL OF JUNE 4, 2013 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO ADMINISTER THE GED TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 PURSUANT TO NRS 385.448, 389.155 & 385.190
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5.C. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5460 - Contracting for Instruction
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5.D. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5530 - Textbook Selection & Adoption
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5.E. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5540 - Supplemental Material Selection & Adoption
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5.F. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5556 - Internet & School Network Acceptable Use
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5.G. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5561 - Field Trips/Activity Trips
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5.H. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5611 - Comprehensive Assessment System
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5.I. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5620 - Grading & Grade Adjustment
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5.J. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5630 - Homework
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5.K. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5671 - Early & Late Graduations
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5.L. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5700 - Evaluation of Instructional Programs
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5.M. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5820 - Teaching about Controversial or Sensitive Issues
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5.N. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5822 - Exemptions from Required Instruction
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6. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers.
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7. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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7.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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7.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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7.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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8. 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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8.A. TONOPAH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM
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9. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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10. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR NYE COUNTY STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN LANDER COUNTY FOR 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request.
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11. DISCUSSION/DECISON ON REQUESTS FOR DUCKWATER STUDENTS TO ATTEND LUND HIGH SCHOOL, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Lyn Huston
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the requests.
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12. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING APPROVAL OF 2012-13 BUDGET REVISION, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the year-end budget revision. Backup will either be mailed under separate cover or presented at the meeting.
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13. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON APPROVAL OF 2013-14 AMENDED FINAL BUDGET, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the amended final budget as presented. Backup will either be mailed under separate cover or presented at the meeting.
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14. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO CREATE HEALTH INSURANCE RESERVE FUND, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution to create a separate fund for health insurance reserve funds.
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15. APPROVAL TO FILE RECURRING GRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Karen Holley, Grants Coordinator
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board gives approval to apply for recurring grants.
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16. APPROVAL FOR THE CREATION OF SCHOOL INTERVENTION DIRECTOR (AMARGOSA), FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the creation of this position.
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17. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will conduct the evaluation in open session.
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18. BOARD OF TRUSTEES SELF EVALUATION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Tracie Ward, President
Description:
Board members were provided with a self evaluation tool, which will be discussed at the meeting.
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19. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO NRS 288.220 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFERRING WITH MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND OTHER PERSONNEL MATTERS; 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 NRS 241.030(1)(a) TO CONSIDER THE CHARACTER, MISCONDUCT, COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF A PERSON.
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20. 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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21. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Tracie Ward, President
Description:
Discussion of the Superintendent's contract will take place in Executive Session. The decision will take place in open session.
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22. 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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23. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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24. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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25. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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