August 9, 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. Presentations to Jeff Hansen, John Johnston, the Peterson Family, Western Nevada Supply, AirGas, Cinderlite and Phil Cowee on behalf of Sutro Elementary School for their assistance on the landscaping project recently completed

7.B. Presentation to Lyon County Juvenile Probation Office, Deputy Probation Officer Eric Smith for his ongoing dedication to students on behalf of Lyon County School District's Dayton Schools

7.C. Presentation on Connect Nevada given by Program Manager Lindsey Niedzielski

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. Board Correspondence

9.C. Staff Travel

9.C.1. Out of State Requests

9.C.2. Staff Travel Reports

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

9.D.1. Paybill dated August 1, 2011, includes: warrants 154430 to 154551; hand typed checks 154426 replaces 154264; ACH/Bank Transfers 415-419; total amount of $510,735.31.

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 award a contract to NDL Group Inc., in the amount of $250,000 to provide construction services at Fernley Elementary School.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Keith Savage.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

13. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the letters of support to Senator Harry Reid and Senator Dean Heller to keep Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act funding at the current level of $83,229.47, and oppose a reduction to $48,027.51, for the FY2013.  This is item being presented by Director of Testing & Technology Scott Lommori.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

14. Discussion and Possible Action to approve a new Secretary Aide position at 200 hours per year at Silverland Middle School.  This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources Wayne Workman.    Move:____Second:____Vote:____

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

15.A. Licensed - LIC0801

15.B. Classified - CL0801

15.C. Extra Duty Contracts

16. 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.