Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.B. ROLL CALL
1.C. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS
2. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
5. FIX TERM OF OFFICE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
6. DESIGNATE SIGNATURES FOR CHECKS/WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
7. APPOINTMENT OF ANY OTHER POSITIONS, OFFICES OR COMMITTEES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
8. RECOGNITIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
9. CONSENT CALENDAR, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
9.A. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 8, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
9.B. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 8, 2015 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
9.C. APPROVAL OF TWO-YEAR SALARY SCHEDULES
10. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
11. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
11.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
11.B. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
11.C. BOARD REPORTS/BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.D. SCHOOL REPORTS: AMARGOSA
12. APPROVAL OF GRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
13. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF LANGUAGE ARTS TEXTBOOK ADOPTION, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
14. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE BILLS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
15. 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
16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BYARD V. NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SETTLEMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
17. DECISION REGARDING STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
18. CHANGE OF DATE/ATTENDANCE AREA OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
19. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON FINAL REVISION OF "VISION OF A HIGH PERFORMING DISTRICT", FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
20. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
21. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 12, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Regular
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
1.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1.B. ROLL CALL
Subject:
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. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Pursuant to NRS 386.310, the board of trustees shall meet & organize by electing one of its members as president, one of its members as clerk & electing additional officers as may be deemed necessary.
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5. FIX TERM OF OFFICE, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will fix the term of office as prescribed by NRS 386.310.
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6. DESIGNATE SIGNATURES FOR CHECKS/WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board designates the president & clerk.
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7. APPOINTMENT OF ANY OTHER POSITIONS, OFFICES OR COMMITTEES, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
The board will discuss which committees are necessary & will appoint members to serve on each.
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8. 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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9. 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.
Subject:
9.A. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 8, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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9.B. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 8, 2015 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Subject:
9.C. APPROVAL OF TWO-YEAR SALARY SCHEDULES
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10. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That the board approves the check registers.
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11. REPORTS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Subject:
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. SCHOOL REPORTS: AMARGOSA
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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. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF LANGUAGE ARTS TEXTBOOK ADOPTION, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dr. Kim Friel, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Backup will not be available until January 8 & will be sent under separate cover to board members. Recommended Action: That the board approves this textbook adoption.
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14. DISCUSSION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE BILLS, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
Presenter:
Tracie Ward, President
Description:
NASB has recommended local boards review education related bills. This discussion will cover the Bullying & School Safety section.
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15. 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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16. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BYARD V. NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SETTLEMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
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17. DECISION REGARDING STUDENT RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
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18. 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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19. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON FINAL REVISION OF "VISION OF A HIGH PERFORMING DISTRICT", FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Presenter:
Dale Norton, Superintendent
Description:
The Leadership Team revised Operating Principles. Recommended Action: That the board approves the final revision of this document.
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20. PUBLIC INPUT, INFORMATIONAL ITEM
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21. ADJOURNMENT, FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Description:
Recommended Action: That a motion is made to adjourn the meeting.

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