June 24, 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 MAY 21, 2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF MAY 21, 2014 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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5.C. APPROVAL OF MAY 29, 2014 MINUTES
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5.D. APPROVAL OF IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439
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5.E. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FROM GAYLE HART FOR LANDER COUNTY STUDENTS TO ATTEND NYE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this request.
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5.F. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FROM MICHELLE RAYFORD FOR LANDER COUNTY STUDENTS TO ATTEND NYE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Presenter:
Michelle Rayford
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request for the 2014-15 school year.
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5.G. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FROM CINDY THAYER FOR LANDER COUNTY STUDENT TO ATTEND NYE COUNTY SCHOOL
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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. PRESENTATION ON EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Taylor Gent
Description:
The board will view a PowerPoint presentation by the Eagle Scout candidate.
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10. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF BUDGET REVISION #2, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Backup will be sent under separate cover. Recommended Action: That the board approves the final revision of the 2013-14 budget.
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11. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CHANGING BEATTY BANK ACCOUNT TO WASHINGTON FEDERAL BANK, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution.
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12. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASED EDUCATION FUNDING, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution to be sent to Nevada Association of School Boards.
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13. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON DECLARING A MODULAR SURPLUS PROPERTY & DONATING IT TO ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board declares the specified modular as surplus property and approves its donation to Esmeralda County School District with that district responsible for its tear down, transportation & set up.
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14. REVIEW OF ACTIVITY TRAVEL FEE MORATORIUM, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
The board will make a decision on whether to continue the moratorium.
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15. AWARD OF BID: LOTS 1-5 - PAPER SUPPLIES, FROZEN MEAT/REFRIGERATED FOOD, CANNED/DRY GOODS, MILK & DAIRY AND BREAD & BAKERY, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Jodi Martinez, Food Service Coordinator
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to Sysco, the lowest responsive/responsible bidder.
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16. AWARD OF BID: TONOPAH ELEMENTARY ROOF, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board accepts the low bidder as presented from the U.S. Communities bidding process.
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17. AWARD OF BID: BEATTY ELEMENTARY ROOF, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board awards the bid to the low bidder as presented from the U.S. Communities bidding process.
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18. AWARD OF BID: DUCKWATER ROOF, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board accepts the low bidder as presented from the U.S. Communities bidding process.
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19. AWARD OF BID: GABBS GYM ROOF, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board accepts the low bidder as presented from the U.S. Communities bidding process.
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20. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PERFORMANCE PLAN, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie for Dr. Friel
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the plan.
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21. APPROVAL OF BOARD GOALS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will formulate new goals at its retreat on June 20-21. Therefore, no backup is available at agenda closing.
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22. SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Tracie Ward, President
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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; OR NRS 241.030(1)(a) TO CONSIDER THE CHARACTER, MISCONDUCT, COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF A PERSON
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24. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will discuss the Superintendent's contract in closed session.
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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. There is a conflict with the Oct. 7 & Jan. 13 meetings.
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26. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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27. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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28. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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