August 13, 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. Recognitions will be presented for perfect test scores.
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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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 JULY 30, 2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF JULY 30, 2013 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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5.C. APPROVAL OF IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION REQUESTS PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439
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5.D. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO TAKE GED EXAM UNDER THE AGE OF 18, PURSUANT TO NRS 385.448 & 389.155
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5.E. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 0223 - TOBACCO & TOBACCO PRODUCTS
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5.F. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 1240 - GIFTS/DONATIONS/BEQUESTS TO SCHOOLS
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5.G. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 3191 - CASH MANAGEMENT
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5.H. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 3195 - MATCHING
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5.I. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 3440 - CREDIT CARDS
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5.J. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 4300 - MANAGEMENT TEAM
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5.K. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 4610 - DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATIONS
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5.L. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 5375 - DUAL CREDITS
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5.M. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6143 - STAFF CONDUCT
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5.N. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6167 - EMPLOYEE FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
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5.O. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6225 - PROFESSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY PAY PLANS
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5.P. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6227 - SICK LEAVE
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5.Q. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6231 - ANNUAL LEAVE
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5.R. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6233 - NECESSITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
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5.S. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6236 - MILITARY LEAVE
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5.T. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6237 - SABBATICAL
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5.U. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6238 - JURY DUTY
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5.V. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6260 - STAFF RECRUITMENT, SELECTION & HIRING
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5.W. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6273 - PROFESSIONAL STAFF CERTIFICATION & CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS
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5.X. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6284 - DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS
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5.Y. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6311 - WORK DAY
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5.Z. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 6315 - LEAVING SCHOOL BUILDING DURING SCHOOL DAY
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5.AA. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7300 - STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
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5.AB. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7335 - STUDENT CONDUCT IN CYBERSPACE
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5.AC. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7510 - CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
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5.AD. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING, POLICY 7800 - FERPA
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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. 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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8. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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8.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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8.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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8.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.D. REPORT ON AMARGOSA SCHOOL
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9. 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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9.A. TONOPAH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM
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10. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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11. REPORT FROM ACTIVISTS FOR A STRONG COMMUNITY, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Eugene Frank & Susan Davenport
Description:
This group made a request to address the board.
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12. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL FOR LANDER COUNTY STUDENTS TO ATTEND NYE COUNTY SCHOOLS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the requests.
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13. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF DUAL CREDIT COURSES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the list of dual credit courses.
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14. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEDNESDAYS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves continuation of professional development on early release Wednesdays.
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15. APPROVAL OF AB-551 REPORT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
AB 551 requires districts to report ways they cooperate with other school districts in the State to share expertise & services.
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16. REAFFIRM APPROVAL OF POLICY 7480, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board reaffirms its support of this policy.
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17. APPROVAL OF FACILITIES ENGINEER POSITION, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this new position.
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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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