May 21, 2014 at 5:30 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 APRIL 29, 2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF APRIL 29, 2014 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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5.C. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 5660 - PROMOTION, RETENTION & ACCELERATION OF STUDENTS
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5.D. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7473 - CONCUSSIONS & HEAD INJURIES
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5.E. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING, POLICY 7662 - REPORTING CHILD ABUSE/CHILD PROTECTION
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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. PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING ON 2014-15 BUDGET, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Pursuant to NRS 354.596, the board will conduct a public budget hearing on the tentative budget, at which time interested persons must be given an opportunity to be heard.
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8. 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
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9. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION REGARDING THE 25% CONTRIBUTION TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE RESERVE FUND, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
No backup is available for this item.
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10. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF 2014-15 BUDGET, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Board members have the opportunity to approve the tentative budget as final.
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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 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. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER CLASS-SIZE REDUCTION REPORT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Sheena Barnes, Human Resources Director
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the report.
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14. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION PROGRAM, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Jodi Martinez, Food Service Coordinator
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves J.G. Johnson & Manse Elementary Schools for this program.
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15. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO RAISE FOOD SERVICE PRICES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Jodi Martinez, Food Service Coordinator
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request to raise elementary and high school meal prices to bring the District into compliance with federal guidelines.
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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO CHANGE THE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT & PLAN DOCUMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request to change the pharmacy benefit to the health insurance plan.
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17. AWARD OF BID: SOLAR PROJECTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
If there is sufficient time to evaluate bid results, this item will remain on the agenda & results will be presented at the meeting. Recommended Action: That the board awards to the lowest responsive bidder.
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18. AWARD OF BID: JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
If there is sufficient time to evaluate bid results, this item will remain on the agenda & results will be presented at the meeting. Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the lowest responsive bidder.
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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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23. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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24. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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