September 10, 2019 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.B. Approval of a Flexible Agenda (For Possible Action)
Description:
The Trustees reserve the right to take items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.
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2. Consent Items (For Possible Action)
Description:
Information concerning the following consent items has been forwarded to each Board Member for study prior to this meeting. Unless a Trustee or member of the audience has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.
Note: If one of the following items is removed for discussion, it will be heard at the end of the consent items. |
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2.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 13, 2019
Description:
Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 13, 2019 for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 13, 2019.
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2.B. Accounts Payable Special and Regular Run Vouchers
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A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 9978, 9977, 9976, 9975, 9974, and Regular Run Voucher Numbers 2018 and 2019 are provided to the Board members via e-mail for review prior to the meeting. Vouchers have been prepared in accordance to state law and copies of the Vouchers are available for review by the public at the Superintendent's office prior to the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Special Run Voucher Numbers 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 9978, 9977, 9976, 9975, 9974 and Regular Run Voucher Numbers 2018 and 2019. |
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2.C. Personnel Report No. 19-9
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Listed on the Personnel Report No. 19-9 are personnel actions presented for consideration by the Board of Trustees. Salaries for individuals employed will be determined in accordance with salary regulations of the District.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve personnel actions in Personnel Report No. 19-9.
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2.D. Budget Voucher Adjustments
Description:
A complete list of budget adjustments made by the Director of Business Services during the recent course of business is provided for review and approval by the Board of Trustees as required by NRS 354.598005.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Budget Voucher Adjustment for September 2019 as submitted. |
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2.E. Second Reading of Board Policy No. 505 - Late Arrival and Early Dismissal
Description:
Board Policy No. 505 - Late Arrival and Early Dismissal is offered as a second reading.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the changes to Board Policy No. 505 - Late Arrival and Early Dismissal, as a Second Reading.
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2.F. Second Reading of Board Policy No. 708 - Lending of District Owned Equipment
Description:
Board Policy No. 708 - Lending of District Owned Equipment is offered as a second reading.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the changes to Board Policy No. 708 - Lending of District Owned Equipment, as a Second Reading.
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2.G. Second Reading of Board Policy No. 710 - Disposition of Property
Description:
Board Policy No. 710 - Disposition of Property is offered as a second reading.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the changes to Board Policy No. 710 - Disposition of Property, as a Second Reading.
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2.H. Second Reading of Board Policy No. 711 - Loan of School District Vehicles
Description:
Board Policy No. 711 - Loan of School District Vehicles is offered as a second reading.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the changes to Board Policy No. 711 - Loan of School District Vehicles, as a Second Reading.
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2.I. Copier Contract Approval
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In order for efficient and timely processing of copier leases and maintenance contracts, the Business Services office is requesting board review and approval of all current copier contracts in order to align payment through Special Voucher runs in accordance with BP 614.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve contracts as presented. |
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2.J. Monthly Update of Enrollment Counts (Information Only)
Description:
Monthly update on enrollment numbers for each school site is provided to the Board.
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2.K. Donations (Information Only)
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Below is a summary of donations received by school sites over the last month. The District wishes to acknowledge and thank the generosity of all donors on behalf of the students we serve.
*Nevada Division of State Parks - Donated 5th Grade Discovery Passes to all DCSD 5th grade students *Carson Valley United Methodist Church-Donated cookie platters to all valley schools for the first day of school *Melanie Wadsworth-Donated $100 to the Culinary Arts Program at Douglas High School * Genoa Country Store-Donated $500 to Scarselli Elementary's CLS program to use for field trips *The Dancing Deer- Donated $500 to Scarselli Elementary's CLS program to use for field trips |
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3. Introduction and Special Recognition (Special Recognition)
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4. Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Report (Information and Discussion)
Description:
Karen Chessell, NASB Director, will present details of NASB accomplishments, current issues, and goals.
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5. Board Reports (Information and Discussion)
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Brief updates from the Board regarding District activities.
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6. Correspondence
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7. Superintendent Report (Administrative Report)
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Superintendent, Mrs. White, will report to the Board regarding activities of the past month and upcoming District events that may be of interest to them.
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8. School Resource Officer Report (Information Only)
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The Board will receive a report from Officer John Meyer on the statistics related to School Resource Officer interaction with students on the campuses of the District.
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9. Implementation of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF) (Information Only)
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NRS 391.485 requires the board of trustees of each school district to annually review the manner in which schools in the school district carry out the evaluation of teachers and administrators pursuant to the statewide performance evaluation system.
DCSD Executive Director of Human Resources, Keith Lewis, has provided an informational overview outlining the steps the District takes to ensure the full implementation of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework for all Douglas County School District certified employees. |
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10. Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF) Data Report (Information Only)
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DCSD Executive Director of Human Resources, Keith Lewis, has compiled a report on the Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF) outlining teacher and administrator evaluation data for 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 school years.
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11. Discussion on Principal Reports (Information and Discussion)
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The Board will discuss how it wishes to receive principal reports and the content desired in those reports.
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12. Board Proposed Item - Presentation Regarding the Integration of DARE/GREAT Strands Within Current Curriculum (Discussion and For Possible Action)
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The Board will receive information regarding the integration of the DARE/GREAT strands within the current curriculum.
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13. Board Proposed Item - Discuss Board Process for the Selection of Award Recipients for Annual Employee Recognition (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
The Board will discuss the criteria and procedure for awarding its leadership award at the annual employee recognition ceremony.
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14. Board Proposed Item - Discuss Forming a Sub-Committee to Create a Policy Defining Capital Improvement Projects in Comparison to Maintenance Projects (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
The Board will discuss the creation and charge of a subcommittee to determine policy on defining Capital Improvement Projects versus Maintenance Projects.
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15. Public Comment (5:30 p.m.)
Description:
Comments from the public are invited at this time on topics not specifically addressed elsewhere in the agenda. A sign-up sheet is provided and individuals who wish to address the Board are asked to indicate their desire to speak and the topic about which they will speak. Individuals wishing to address the Board at this time will be limited to three minutes. The Board is precluded from acting on items raised during Public Comment that are not already on the agenda.
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16. Closed Session (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
The Board will recess to closed session in order to discuss matters with its management representatives pursuant to NRS 288.220(4).
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17. Prioritizing Agenda-Possible Items for Future Board Meetings (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
The Board will seek requests from its members for items to be placed on future meeting agendas in accordance with its policies. The Board will discuss all agenda items on the list and prioritize those it wishes to come forward at the next Board Meeting.
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18. Public Comment
Description:
Comments from the public are invited at this time on topics not specifically addressed elsewhere in the agenda. A sign-up sheet is provided and individuals who wish to address the Board are asked to indicate their desire to speak and the topic about which they will speak. Individuals wishing to address the Board at this time will be limited to three minutes. The Board is precluded from acting on items raised during Public Comment that are not already on the agenda.
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19. Adjournment
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(*) Times are estimated. Items on the Agenda may be taken out of order. The Board of Trustees may combine two or more agenda items for consideration, and may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Generally speaking, the item will be heard no earlier than the time indicated.
If copies of the complete agenda (and supporting materials) are desired in advance, they may be obtained at the District Office on the Friday or Monday preceding a regular Tuesday meeting of the Board. Please contact Caryn Harper at 775-782-5134 or Charper@dcsd.k12.nv.us. Notice to Individuals with Disabilities: Members of the public who require special assistance or accommodations are asked to notify the District Administration at 1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, Nevada, 89423, or by calling 782-5134, so that such notification is received at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the meeting. In conformance with the Open Meeting Law, it is hereby noted that the agenda for the meeting of the Douglas County School Board of Trustees has been posted at the following locations: Gardnerville Post Office, Gardnerville, NV Genoa Post Office, Genoa, NV Minden Post Office, Minden, NV Stateline Post Office, Stateline, NV Zephyr Cove Post Office, Zephyr, NV Douglas County School District, Minden, NV District website: www.dcsd.k12.nv.us State of Nevada website: https://notice.nv.gov |
