May 15, 2013 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. Recognition of Fernley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley High School for awards presented by the Nevada Parent-Teachers Association.

7.B. Recognition of Fernley Elementary School Principal Pete Chapin for being named Nevada PTA Administrator of the Year.

7.C. Recognition of Fernley High School Assistant Principal Jeff Knutson for being named the Nevada Athletic Director Association's Athletic Administrator of the Year.

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. ACTION SECTION

9.A. Open Public Hearing

9.A.1. Conduct public hearing on 2013/2014 tentative budget - provides citizens an opportunity for input and comment on the District's 2013/2014 budget.

9.B. Close Public Hearing Portion

9.B.1. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  Discussion and Possible Action that the Board provide administration direction as to any changes to be made when preparing the final budget or adopt the tentative budget as the final budget.  This item is being presented by Director of Finance Philip Cowee.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

10. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) 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:___

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

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

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

10.D. Request for additional days from the Sick Leave Bank (confidential)

10.E. Board Correspondence

10.F. Contract Renewals

10.F.1. Distance Learning

10.F.2. National School Lunch Program

10.F.3. Boys and Girls Club - Bus Use Memorandums of Understanding

10.G. Personnel Reports

10.G.1. Certified

10.G.2. Classified

10.G.3. Extra Duty Contracts

10.H. Reports

10.H.1. Financial

10.H.2. Enrollment

10.H.3. IT

10.H.4. Grants

10.I. Staff Travel

10.I.1. Out of State Requests

10.I.2. Staff Travel Reports

10.J. Approve claims and financial report as presented by the Director of Finance.

10.J.1. Paybill dated May 7, 2013, includes: warrants 165176-165466; ACH/Bank Transfers 8-10, 675-685; total amount of $558,610.99.

11. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

11.A. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance/Acknowledgement of Donations. Move:____Second:____Vote:____

12. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

13. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

14. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Lyon County School District and Lyon County for the installation of a joint-use fuel tank in the Silver Springs area.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

15. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to adopt the Health Insurance rates effective July 1, 2013 and approve the recommendation by the Insurance Committee.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage, Deputy Superintendent Wayne Workman and Insurance Committee Chairman Marty Sample.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

16. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to accept a report on Food Service revenues for the past 5 years.  This item is being presented by Director of Finance Philip Cowee.  Move:____  Second:____  Vote:_____

17. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a letter of commitment to AdvancEd to begin the process of district accreditation.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage.  Move:____  Second:____ Vote:____

18. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to review Nevada Revised Statute 202.265 (Possession of dangerous weapon on property or in vehicle of school or child care facility) and discuss a course of action.  This item is being presented by Board President John Stevens.  Move:____  Second:____  Vote:____

19. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to review Career and Technical Education professional development to be funded with Title II funds.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage.  Move:____  Second:____  Vote:_____

20. 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.