July 30, 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 25, 2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF JUNE 25, 2013 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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5.C. APPROVAL OF IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439
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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.B.1. SECOND SEMESTER 2012-13 BULLYING REPORT
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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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7.D. REPORT ON AMARGOSA SCHOOL
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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. PRESENTATION BY PAHRUMP YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD--STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Andrea Sposato & Cameron Lynch
Description:
The YAB will make a presentation similar to what was presented to the Pahrump Town Board & County Commissioners. There was no backup available.
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11. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST BY PAUL FRESQUEZ TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN PAHRUMP & AMARGOSA, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Mr. Fresquez will make a presentation, after which board members will discuss & render a decision. Backup was not available at agenda closing. It will be provided before the meeting.
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12. DISCUSSION REGARDING ALL-DAY KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIPS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Description:
The board will discuss the preparation for all-day kindergarten in every community & the scholarship money being provided by the State Treasurer's office for all kindergarten students.
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13. APPROVAL OF DEBT MANAGEMENT PLAN, SCHEDULE OF INDEBTEDNESS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves all three reports.
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14. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE UPGRADE OF VIDEOCONFERENCE EQUIPMENT IN THE PAHRUMP BOARDROOM, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
The board will discuss costs of equipment upgrade.
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15. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST TO USE OF RETREAD TIRES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request.
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16. APPROVAL FOR BOARD MEMBERS' ATTENDANCE AT NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS CONFERENCE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves registration fees & travel costs to attend the annual conference in Reno on November 22-23, 2013. The board will also discuss the mandatory bullying training to be provided at the conference & options for training any board members who do not attend the conference.
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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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21. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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22. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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