November 18, 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 OCTOBER 28, 2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 28, 2014 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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5.C. APPROVAL OF 2014-15 TUITION AGREEMENT BETWEEN NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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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 REQUEST FOR 17-YEAR OLD TO TAKE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAM PURSUANT TO NRS 385.448 AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ENROLL IN ADULT EDUCATION AT AGE 17 PURSUANT TO NRS 389.155, NAC 387.190
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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. PRESENTATION & ACCEPTANCE OF INDEPENDENT AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDING June 30 2014, AND SCHOOL AUDITS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
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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8. NYE COMMUNITIES COALITION YOUTH PRESENTATION, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
NyECC Youth
Description:
NyE Community Coalition youth will present a small slide presentation thank you for the adoption of the NCSD e-cigarette policy.
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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. 3RD MONTH CLASS COUNTS
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9.D. 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.E. AMARGOSA SCHOOL REPORT
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9.F. PATHWAYS SCHOOLS REPORT
Presenter:
Karen Hills, Principal
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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. 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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12. DECISION REGARDING STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN REGARDS TO RESTRAINTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
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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/APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF THE DISTRICT TO ARRANGE FOR THE SALE OF THE REFUNDING BONDS, AND PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Marty Johnson, JNA Consulting Group, LLC
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the resolution & authorization for sale of the refunding bonds.
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15. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON DECLARING A MODULAR SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DONATING IT TO LEARNING BRIDGE CHARTER SCHOOL'S (ELY), FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Operator
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board declares the specified modular as surplus property and approves its donation to Learning Bridge Charter Schools (Ely) with that district responsible for its tear down, transportation and set up.
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16. 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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17. BOARD APPOINTMENTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board president may make any necessary appointments.
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18. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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19. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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