January 14, 2014 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. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Pursuant to NRS 386.310, the board of trustees shall meet & organize by electing one of its members as president, one of its members as clerk & electing additional officers as may be deemed necessary.
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5. FIX TERM OF OFFICE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will fix the term of office as prescribed by NRS 386.310.
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6. DESIGNATE SIGNATURES FOR CHECKS/WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board designates the president & clerk.
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7. APPOINTMENT OF ANY OTHER POSITIONS, OFFICES OR COMMITTEES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will discuss which committees are necessary & will appoint members to serve on each.
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8. 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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9. 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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9.A. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 10, 2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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9.B. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 10, 2013 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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9.C. APPROVAL OF IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439
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10. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers.
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11. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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11.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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11.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Description:
Administrators may report on matters related to their individual assignments.
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11.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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11.D. AMARGOSA SCHOOL WRITTEN REPORT
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12. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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13. PRESENTATION ON SAFE SCHOOLS GRANT/HEALTHY STUDENTS GRANT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Stacy Smith
Description:
There will be a PowerPoint presentation.
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14. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING 2013-14 BUDGET REVISION #1, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the budget revision.
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15. PRESENTATION & APPROVAL OF PLUS 6 POLY COM PROJECT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
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16. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR NYE COUNTY STUDENT TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN CLARK COUNTY, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will make a decision regarding the request.
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17. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PERFORMANCE PLAN, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
A disk was provided to board members prior to the December board meeting. Recommended Action: That the board approves the District performance plan.
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18. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST TO CONDUCT SUMMER SCHOOL, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request to conduct summer school patterned after the program piloted in the summer of 2014.
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19. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CHECKLIST PACKET FOR 16 & 17 YEAR OLDS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent
Description:
The board will receive information regarding high school equivalency testing.
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20. SELECTION OF 2013-14 CALENDAR, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Asst. Superintendent
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21. APPROVAL OF LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR RURAL DESERT SOUTHWEST BROWNFIELDS COALITION EPA BROWNFIELDS COALITION ASSESSMENT GRANT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the letter of support. Further information can be viewed at www.rdsbc.org.
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22. DISCUSSION/DECISION TO SET BUDGET PRIORITIES, ACTION ITEM
Description:
SB 157 requires the board of trustees to establish criteria for determining budget priorities that are directed at improving the achievement of pupils and improving classroom instruction.
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23. 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(3)(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; AND NRS 241.030(1)(a) TO CONSIDER THE CHARACTER, MISCONDUCT, COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF A PERSON, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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24. 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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25. 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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26. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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27. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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