May 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Move:____Second:____Vote:____

6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Opportunity for Board members to report items of interest.

7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Opportunity for Superintendent to report items of interest. Items to be presented but not limited to:

7.A. Greek/Shakespeare Presentation by Students from Dayton Intermediate School.  Mr. Hunt's 6th grade third period class will be dramatizing a portion of the Greek myth, "The Marriage of Psyche".  Three students from Mrs. Anderson's class will be presenting Shakespeare monologues and poems; this was part of a 6th grade recitation contest in her classes.

7.B. Dayton Intermediate School (DIS) Gardening Video.  DIS is working with the Dayton community to develop a school-community organic garden.  This video shows our progress thus far, from the ground up.  The video is courtesy of the 8th graders in the Social Studies Pathway Project.

7.C. Presentation from the 7th & 8th Grade Leadership Class of Dayton Intermediate School on their service project of collecting shoes through the Brian Williams Think Kindness Program

7.D. Presentation to Dayton Intermediate School Teacher's Ms. Anne Jolly, Mrs. Lanette Bowen, Mrs. Alison Cadwell, Mr. Jim Ballard, Mrs. Becky Greer, Mrs. Marri Duggan and Mrs. Donna Anderson recognizing them for their contribution in honoring Past and Present Veterans

7.E. Presentation to Dayton High School Student Elena Watts for her outstanding job representing Lyon County and Dayton High School in the 2011 Nevada Poetry Out State Competition on March 19, 2011.  Ms. Watts will perform Lewis Carroll's Jaberwocky.

7.F. Presentation to Lyon County Sheriff's Office Deputy Julie Redmond for her ongoing dedication to student safety on behalf of Lyon County School District's Dayton Elementary Schools

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board (no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized). Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice procedures of the open meeting law have been met. If you wish to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, please step up to the front table, be seated, and clearly state your name. In consideration of others please avoid repetition. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes. Should you have more comments, you may submit them in writing to the Board Clerk. Comments directed to the Board as a whole, personal attacks, or slanderous remarks shall not be allowed.

9. CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Board of School Trustees with one action and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Board or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately, during this meeting. Move:____Second:___Vote:___

9.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Student's Disciplinary Action and/or Behavioral Contracts. Closed session may be held. (confidential)

9.B. Request for Exemption from Immunization (confidential)

9.C. Request for Exemption from Graduation Requirements Policy (confidential)

9.D. Request to Attend Alternative Education Program (confidential)

9.E. Request for Early Graduation/G.E.D. (confidential)

9.F. Request for Additional Sick Bank Days (confidential)

9.G. Board Correspondence

9.H. Enrollment Report

9.I. MIS Department Reports

9.J. Reports

9.K. Annual Bids

9.L. Memorandum of Understanding

9.M. Staff Travel

9.M.1. Out of State Requests

9.M.2. Staff Travel Reports

9.N. Approve claims and financial report as presented by the Finance Director.

9.N.1. Paybill dated May 3, 2011, includes: warrants 152388 to 152933; hand typed checks 152675-152677; fictitious checks 384-391; total amount of $3,170,294.06.

10. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

10.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance/Acknowledgement of Donations.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

11. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

12. Discussion and Possible Action to accept the Fulbright Presentation given by Dayton High School Teacher Karl Watts on his Teacher Exchange to Mexico during the 2009/2010 school year.  This item is being presented by Karl Watts.   Move:____Second:____Vote:____

13. Discussion and Possible Action to accept the presentation highlighting the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) data from the Dayton Intermediate and Dayton High Schools' Anti-Bullying Texting program and texts received since the start-up in November 2010.  UNR focus groups were conducted at both schools.  This item is being presented by Dayton Intermediate School Principal Linda Flaherty and Dayton High School Principal Wayne Workman.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

14. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the new Lyon County School District website as presented with the understanding that the website will go live on May 11, 2011.  This item will be presented by Director of Testing & Technology Scott Lommori.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

15. Discussion and Possible Action to accept the information presented on staffing levels at the District Office and School Sites, over the past ten years.  This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources Neal Freitas.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

16. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the amended Lyon County School District Board Policy KK, Civility, as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources Neal Freitas.    Move:____Second:____Vote:____

17. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the cooperative agreements with the City of Fernley, Walker River Paiute Tribe, and Mason Valley Boys and Girls Club for use of facilities and other provisions in connection with the Community Computing Centers funded by the Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant.  This item is being presented by Director of Testing & Technology Scott Lommori and Director of Finance Wade Johnson.   Move:____Second:____Vote:____

18. Discussion and Possible Action to authorize administration to move forward with the issuance of general obligation bonds to make improvements to school facilities and pay for the cost of energy savings projects identified within the ESCO contract.  This item is being presented by the Director of Finance Wade Johnson.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

19. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2011 Bond Sale Resolution.  This item is being presented by Director of Finance Wade Johnson.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

20. Discussion and Possible Action to discuss the implementation of the four-day school week as a business decision for the enhancement of education.  This item is being presented by President John Stevens.   Move:____Second:____Vote:____

21. Discussion and Possible Action to receive an update from the Nevada Interscholastic Athletics Association (NIAA) Board of Control Meeting regarding Silver Stage High School.  This item is being presented by Trustee Clerk Jason Sanderson.    Move:____Second:____Vote:____

22. Discussion and Possible Action to receive an update on Partners in Business proposal.  This item is being presented by Trustee Clerk Jason Sanderson.    Move:____Second:____Vote:____

23. Discussion and Possible Action to approve personnel reports on hires, terminations, resignations, extra duty contracts, and reassignments.  Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

23.A. Licensed

23.B. Classified

23.C. Extra Duty Contracts