April 8, 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. 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 MARCH 18, 2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF MARCH 18, 2014 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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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.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. AMARGOSA SCHOOL REPORT
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8. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves grants that have an imminent deadline.
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9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF INCURRING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT; CALLING FOR A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE CONTINUED ISSUANCE OF THE DISTRICT'S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE NOTICE OF ELECTION AND OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ELECTION; RATIFYING ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HERETO; FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Marty Johnson, JNA Consulting
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the bond resolution.
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10. APPROVAL TO PREPAY 2004 BONDS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves pre-payment of the May 1, 2015, payment.
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11. APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approve the change to hospice care in order to meet industry standards.
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12. APPROVAL FOR ADJUSTED ENDING DATE FOR AMARGOSA SCHOOL FOR THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Robert Williams, Amargosa Principal
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves a different ending date for Amargosa based on requirements of the SIG grant.
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13. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING REQUEST TO ADD GABBS, ROUND MOUNTAIN & TONOPAH ELEMENTARY TO BID PROCESS FOR SOLAR POWER, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: The Public Utilities Commission has allowed additional rebates, which would permit the inclusion of the Gabbs, Round Mountain & Tonopah Elementary Schools for solar power. The timeline does not allow for these additional projects to be bid by the performance base contracting method. The District will be using other statutes for the bidding process. There is no backup.
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14. REQUEST TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE RENOVATION AND RE-CAPPING OF PLAYGROUND SOFT SURFACES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves funding for this project. Evans Recreational will be used for all resin coats.
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15. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PROCEED WITH THE RENOVATION, REPAIR & RESTRIPING OF THE BEATTY HIGH SCHOOL GYM FLOOR, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Croft-Beck will complete this work, the cost of which is not to exceed $23,000. Recommended Action: That the board approves this project.
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16. REQUEST PERMISSION TO GO TO BID TO REPLACE BEATTY HIGH SCHOOL KITCHEN & GYM LOCKER ROOM HEATING/COOLING UNITS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
One kitchen unit & two locker room units are nearly 25 years old and need to be replaced due to catastrophic failure. The cost would not exceed $125,000 and be funded out of bond money. Recommended Action: That the board gives permission to go to bid on this project. No backup.
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17. REQUEST PERMISSION TO GO TO BID ON TONOPAH HIGH SCHOOL GYM LOCKER ROOM HEATING/COOLING ROOFTOP UNITS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
The estimated cost will not exceed $150,000 and would be funded out of bond money. The four units are nearly 25 years old & in similar condition to the Beatty kitchen unit. All need to be replaced due to catastrophic failure. Recommended Action: That the board gives permission to go out to bid. No backup.
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18. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PROCEED WITH DUCKWATER RE-ROOF, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Work consists of complete removal of existing roof and replacement of any failed wood decking or fascia with high-performance 3-tab asphalt shingle system with 20-year life expectancy. Recommended Action: That the board awards $72,500 toward this project.
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19. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PROCEED WITH GABBS GYMNASIUM RE-ROOF, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
This will be complete removal of existing roof and replacement of any failed wood decking or fascia with standing seam metal roof system with a 40-year life expectancy. Recommended Action: That the board awards $146,096 for this project.
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20. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PROCEED WITH TONOPAH UPPER ELEMENTARY RE-ROOF, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Repairs include washing & replacing missing shingles, two coats of acrylic based elastomeric roof coating, resealing of all jacks & penetrations, clearing & sealing of all gutters & down spouts with 8-year life expectancy. Recommended Action: That the board awards $69,000 toward this project.
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21. REQUEST PERMISSION TO GO TO BID ON TONOPAH LOWER ELEMENTARY RE-ROOF, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Same repairs as upper elementary project. Recommended Action: That the board grants $105,00 toward this project.
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22. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PROCEED WITH BEATTY ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA SHINGLE & LOW SLOPE ROOFING PROJECT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Project includes repair & recoat of administrative & elementary school buildings & corrective work over cafeteria, new gutters & drain system in addition to re-roof of north & south shingle buildings with 20-year life.. Recommended Action: That the board awards $110,212 for this project.
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23. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL REZONING & POSSIBLE DECISION TO MOVE FORWARD, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Superintendent
Description:
A discussion will take place regarding comparability findings with a possible decision to move forward to the next steps. No backup.
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24. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING PROPOSED 2014-15 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Superintendent
Description:
The board will discuss the proposed calendar & possibly set times, dates & locations.
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25. 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; OR NRS 241.030(1)(a) TO CONSIDER THE CHARACTER, MISCONDUCT, COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF A PERSON
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26. 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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27. 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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28. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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29. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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30. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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