November 12, 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 OCTOBER 22, 2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 22, 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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5.D. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO ADMINISTER THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAM UNDER THE AGE OF 18 PURSUANT TO NRS 385.448 & 389.155
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5.E. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 0520 - OFFICERS, DUTIES & SALARIES
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5.F. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8112 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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5.G. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8120 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION & SAFETY PROCEDURES
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5.H. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8121 - PREVENTION OF DISEASE/INFECTION TRANSMISSION
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5.I. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8130 - EMERGENCIES
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5.J. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8200 - BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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5.K. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8210 - SECURITY
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5.L. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8212 - STAFF IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
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5.M. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8215 - SECURITY SERVICES
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5.N. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8250 - TRAFFIC & PARKING PROCEDURES
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5.O. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8330 - USE OF SCHOOL-OWNED MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
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5.P. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8350 - WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING
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5.Q. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8431A - BUS DRIVER REQUIREMENTS, TRAINING & RESPONSIBILITIES
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5.R. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8433 - STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES
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5.S. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8436 - PRACTICE EVACUATION OF SCHOOL BUSES
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5.T. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8500 - FOOD SERVICES
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5.U. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 8700 - DATA MANAGEMENT
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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. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING PROPOSAL TO LEASE MT. CHARLESTON CAMPUS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Tom Metscher, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
Description:
Mr. Metscher will make aPowerPoint presentation. The board may make a decision regarding the request.
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8. PRESENTATION & ACCEPTANCE OF INDEPENDENT AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013, & SCHOOL AUDITS, ACTION ITEM
Presenter:
Daniel C. McArthur, CPA
Description:
Copies of the audits will be provided at the meeting. Recommended Action: That the board accepts the audits as presented.
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9. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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9.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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9.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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9.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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9.D. AMARGOSA SCHOOL WRITTEN REPORT
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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. DISCUSSION REGARDING STEPUP TEACHER ENHANCEMENT & PREPARATION FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent, & Dr. Dave Vallett
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12. PRESENTATION & APPROVAL OF SCHOOL PERFORMANCE PLANS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
Board members have received disks containing the plans. Recommended Action: That the board approves the school performance plans.
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13. SELECTION OF HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAM, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent, & Karen Hills, Pathways Principal
Description:
The board will make a decision on a company to provide high school equivalency exams.
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14. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF CLASS SIZE REDUCTION REPORT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Sheena Barnes, Human Resources Director
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the Class Size Reduction report.
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15. 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; NRS 241.030(1)(a) TO CONSIDER THE CHARACTER, MISCONDUCT, COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF A PERSON; AND NRS 392.600 THROUGH 392.656 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION OF THE DISTRICT CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN
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16. 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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17. DECISION REGARDING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS & ADDITIONS TO DISTRICT RESPONSE PLAN FOR CRISIS INCIDENTS INVOLVING VIOLENCE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approve modifications & addiitons pursuant to NRS 392.600 through 392.656 as presented in Executive Session.
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18. 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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19. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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20. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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21. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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