July 24, 2012 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. Update from Ameresco on the District's Energy Savings program.

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.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.

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

9.B. Request for additional days from the Sick Leave Bank (confidential)

9.C. Board Correspondence

9.D. Reports

9.D.1. IT

9.D.2. Enrollment

9.D.3. Financial

9.E. Staff Travel

9.E.1. Out of State Requests

9.E.2. Staff Travel Reports

9.F. Approve claims and financial report as presented by the Director of Business Services.

9.F.1. Paybill dated July 12, 2012, includes: warrants 160152-160274, 160277-160697; hand-typed checks 160275-160276; ACH/Bank Transfers 522-542; total amount of $4,802,900.75.

10. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

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

11. CONSENT AGENDA - PERSONNEL REPORTS 

11.A. Certified - LIC0702

11.B. Classified - CL0702

12. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

13. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the submission of a Bill Draft Request (BDR) to the Nevada Legislature for the 2013 Session to revise the process by which School Boards approve hires and terminations.  This item is being presented by Trustee Maureen Williss.  Move:____  Second:____  Vote:____

14. Discussion and Possible Action to review custodial staffing levels in the District.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Wayne Workman and Director of Business Services Johnny Ward.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

15. Discussion and Possible Action to review the 1:1 Netbook Program that will be implemented at Fernley Intermediate School in the 2012-2013 School Year.  This item is being presented by Director of Curriculum and Accountability Claudia Fadness, Grants Manager Lise Coudriet and Fernley Intermediate School Principal Rob Jacobson. Move:____Second:____Vote:____

16. Discussion and Possible Action establish the name of the education facility operated by Lyon County Schools at the Western Nevada Regional Youth Center (WNRYC) as Eagle Ridge High School.  This item is being presented by Director of Testing and Technology Scott Lommori.  Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

17. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Board Policy BCD, Board-Superintendent Relationship, as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

18. Discussion and Possible Action to review and approve proposed changes to Policy GABD, Job Descriptions as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Wayne Workman.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

19. Discussion and Possible Action to review and approve proposed changes to Policy BBAA, Individual Board Member's Authority And Responsibilities, as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Member Charles Shirley.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

20. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Board Policy DG, Travel Policy, as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by District Comptroller Phyllys Dowd.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

21. Discussion and Possible Action to review changes to the District's Acceptable Use and Hardware Purchase Policies, consistent with Board Policy IA, Policy For The District Information Technology Department. This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Wayne Workman and IT Director Alan Medeiros. Move:____Second:____Vote:____

22. 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.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.