October 1, 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. PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Tom Metscher, Juvenile Probation
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6. 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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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6.A. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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6.B. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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6.C. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
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6.D. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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6.E. APPROVAL OF IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439
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6.F. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO ADMINISTER THE GED UNDER THE AGE OF 18 PURSUANT TO NRS 385.448 & 389.155
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6.G. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6343 ADMINISTRATIVE EVALUATION
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6.H. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6358 VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT
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6.I. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6410 CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF
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6.J. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6423 SUPPORT STAFF SUPPLEMENTARY PAY/OVERTIME
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6.K. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6520 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
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6.L. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6541 SUPERVISION OF UNLICENSED STAFF
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6.M. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 6750 SCHOOL BOARD NEGOTIATING AGENTS
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6.N. DELETION OF POLICY 5401 SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
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6.O. APPROVAL OF 2013-14 TUITION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION & NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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7. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers.
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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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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 ON SUMMER SCHOOL & EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAMS, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Presenter:
Sam Simatos, Karen Hills & Karen Holley
Description:
The board will listen to reports on the programs that were offered during the summer months.
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12. REPORT ON STAR RATINGS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
Dr. Friel will report on recently released Star ratings for NCSD schools.
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13. REPORT ON COUNT DAY FIGURES, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
A report will be given on preliminary Count Day enrollment.
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14. REPORT FROM ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
A report will be given regarding the recent Attendance Committee meeting.
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15. PRESENTATION OF 2013-14 PROGRESSIVE PLANS OF DISCIPLINE, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
Disks have been provided to all board members, which contain each school's plan.
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16. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT/DESIGNEE TO APPROVE IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board authorizes the Superintendent/Designee to approve immunization exemptions & provide the information to the Board of Trustees at the next regularly-scheduled board meeting in an effort to avoid missed educational opportunities for students.
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17. SET BEGINNING & ENDING DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2014-15, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board was presented four options at the Sept. 3 board meeting. The item was tabled.
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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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22. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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23. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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