Tuesday, September 24, 2024 6:00 pm Closed Session and 6:30 pm Open Meeting - Meeting

1. 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

7. ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Items LISTED on the Agenda: At this time, the public is invited to address the Board on items listed on the agenda over which the Board has jurisdiction. 
If you wish to speak, please step up to the front table, be seated, and state your name. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes per agenda item with a maximum of ten minutes total.  In consideration of others, avoid repetition or designate a spokesperson to speak on behalf of our group. Although this Board does not restrict comments based upon viewpoint, comments will be prohibited if the contents are willfully disruptive, slanderous, amount to personal attacks or interfere with the rights of other speakers. Comments made during this time will be monitored by the Board President.

10. CONSENT AGENDA (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION): Per LCSD Board Policy BDD: Board Meeting Procedures, 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 discussion. During this meeting, any member of the Board may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately.

10.A. Trustee Questions & Answers: This information will be posted after 12:00 pm the day of the board meeting if questions are asked.
There were no questions.

10.B. Budget Transfers

10.C. LCSD Progressive Restorative Discipline Plan

10.D. Request for Early Graduation/HSE (confidential)

10.E. Personnel Reports

10.F. Travel

10.G. Department Reports

10.H. District Financial Report
September 2024 $2,144,067.38
September 2025 $6,722,330.00  

11. END OF CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION TO APPROVE

12. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

13. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the work of the LyOnline Distance Education Department in Lyon County School District. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Educational Services Jim Gianotti and Administrator Chanen Cross. 

14. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding a report on LCSD staffing for the 2024-25 school year. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan. 

15. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding an update on the 2024 LCSD facility improvements and summer projects.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations Harman Bains and Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Kirk McCallum. 

16. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding roadway rehabilitation of East Goldfield Avenue in Yerington.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Operations Harman Bains and Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Kirk McCallum. 

17. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Fernley area school principals.  This item is being presented by principals Kent Jones, Jamie Henderson, Virginia Richardson, Blake Cooper, Steve Henderson, and Ryan Cross. 

18. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action revisions to LCSD Policy JG: Student Discipline as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Dawn Huckaby. 

19. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy IKF: Graduation as a third and final reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Educational Services Jim Gianotti. 

20. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GB: Employment and Compensation as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

21. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBA: Extra Duty, Supplemental, or Contracts as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

22. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBB: Fair Employment Practices as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

23. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBA: Prevention of Sexual Misconduct Towards Students as a first reading, and the elimination of LCSD Policy JHG: Suspected Abuse or Neglect of a Child.  This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

24. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBB: Employee Dating as a first reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan. 

25. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBC: Employee Bullying as a first reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan. 

26. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding new LCSD Policy GBBCA: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) as a first reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan. 

27. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to LCSD Policy GBBD: Employee Disabilities as a first reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan. 

28. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding new LCSD Policy GBBDA: Reasonable Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault as a first reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan. 

29. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding new LCSD Policy GBBDB: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Related Medical Conditions as a first reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan. 

30. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the second reading of the following LCSD Policies. No changes were made to these policies after the first reading.  Any member of the Board may request that a policy be removed and discussed and acted upon separately.

30.A. Policy GA: General Provisions as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

30.B. Policy GAB: Personnel Files as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

30.C. Policy GABA: Employee Access to Personnel Files as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

30.D. Policy GABB: Negative Information as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

30.E. Policy GABC: Verification of Employment as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

30.F. Policy GAC: Confidential Information as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Human Resources BillieJo Hogan.

31. (Discussion Only) Discussion regarding the Government graduation credit requirement, moving from .5 to 1 credit. This item is being presented by Executive Director of Educational Services Jim Gianotti.

32. (Discussion Only) Discussion regarding LCSD Policy EDBB: Use of Cellular Phones and other Electronic Devices. This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Dawn Huckaby and Board President Phil Cowee.

33. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action on agenda items for future board meetings and/or information item requests, including a summary by the superintendent. This item is being presented by Board President Cowee and Superintendent Tim Logan.

34. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Items not listed on the agenda: At this time, the public is invited to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda over which the Board has jurisdiction. No action may be taken on any subject raised during public comment until the matter has been properly placed on an agenda for a properly noticed meeting pursuant to NRS 241 (Nevada’s Open Meeting Law). 
If you wish to speak, please step up to the front table, be seated, and state your name. Your comments are limited to no more than three minutes per person and must fall under subjects within the Board’s jurisdiction and control. In consideration of others, avoid repetition, or designate a spokesperson to speak on behalf of your group. Although this Board does not restrict comments based upon viewpoint, comments will be prohibited if the contents are willfully disruptive, slanderous, amount to personal attacks, or interfere with the rights of other speakers. Comments made during this time are monitored by the Board Chairperson.

35. ADJOURN: