September 15, 2015 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 Unless a board member asks that an item be withdrawn for discussion, the items are approved as a block by the board.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 AUGUST 11, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5.B. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 11, 2015 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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5.C. APPROVAL OF IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO NRS 392.437 & 392.439
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5.D. APPROVAL FOR BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT NEVADA ASSN. OF SCHOOL BOARDS CONFERENCE IN RENO NOV. 20-21, 2015
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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. 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. DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER REPORT & APPROVAL OF LETTER OF SUPPORT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Debra Carle, Dept. of Student Achievement
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the letter of support.
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10. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO NAME PAHRUMP VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL FIELD IN HONOR OF ROD POTEETE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Chris Brockman, Principal
Description:
The board will consider the request & render its decision.
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11. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FOR NYE COUNTY STUDENT TO ATTEND WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Stacey Reynolds
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request.
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12. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FOR LANDER STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
JoAnna Stevenson
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the request.
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13. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FOR CLARK COUNTY STUDENT TO ATTEND NYE COUNTY SCHOOL, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Theresa Stelmaszczyk
Description:
Backup has not been provided as of agenda closing. If not received before the meeting date, the item will be removed from the agenda.
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14. ACCEPTANCE OF AREA II RESIGNATION & DECLARATION OF VACANCY, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Tracie Ward, President
Description:
The board must accept the resignation of Robert Mobley before declaring that a vacancy exists & setting a date for filling the vacancy.
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15. AWARD OF BIDS: PROPANE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Bid opening date was Sept. 3. Recommended Action: That the board awards the most responsive bids.
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16. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON REQUEST TO HIRE ENGINEER IN PREPARATION TO PROVIDING WATER SOURCE FOR THE IRRIGATION OF PAHRUMP HIGH FIELDS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Cameron McRae, Transportation/Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board considers the request & renders its decision.
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17. DESIGNATE TONOPAH HIGH SCHOOL MATH POSITION AS CRITICAL NEEDS POSITION, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Sheena Barnes, Human Resources Director
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves this designation & as part of its motion to make it retroactive to 8/6/15.
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18. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN REVISION, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the change to the plan.
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19. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEASE NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 621 F AVENUE, GABBS, NEVADA NOT CURRENTLY NEEDED FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Pursuant to NRS 393.3251 to 393.3255, determine if rental value of the property is $5,000 or less a year & if it is in the best interest of the District to lease the property. Recommended Action: That the board approves the Resolution Declaring Intent to Lease Property.
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20. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEASE NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 824A J STREET, GABBS, NEVADA NOT CURRENTLY NEEDED FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Ray Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer
Description:
Pursuant to NRS 393.3251 to 393.3255, determine if rental value of the property is $5,000 or less a year & if it is in the best interest of the District to lease the property. Recommended Action: That the board approves the Resolution Declaring Intent to Lease Property.
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21. APPROVAL OF 2015-16 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the handbook.
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22. APPROVAL OF "VISION OF A HIGH PERFORMING DISTRICT", FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The last two goals were revised, in addition to the "Core Values and Beliefs." Recommended Action: That the board approves the revised sections.
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23. DISCUSSION OF POLICY/ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION 6353, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Superintendent
Description:
Mr. Norton will discuss the policy & regulation regarding late resignations.
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24. 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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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. 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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