November 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
1. Call to Order
|
|
1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
|
|
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.
|
|
2. Consent Items SG-G (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 Unless a Trustee or member of the audience has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.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. |
|
2.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 12, 2021
Description:
Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 12, 2021 for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 12, 2021.
Attachments:
()
|
|
2.B. Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting-Critical Race Theory of October 13, 2021
Description:
Attached are Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting-Critical Race Theory of October 13, 2021 for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting-Critical Race Theory of October 13, 2021. |
|
2.C. Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting-Critical Race Theory of October 21, 2021
Description:
Attached are Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting-Critical Race Theory of October 21, 2021 for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting-Critical Race Theory of October 21, 2021. |
|
2.D. Accounts Payable Special and Regular Run Vouchers
Description:
A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 9921, 2228, 2229, 2230, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2234, 2235, 2236, and Regular Run Voucher Number 2237 and 2238 are attached. 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 9921, 2228, 2229, 2230, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2234, 2235, 2236, and Regular Run Voucher Number 2237 and 2238.
Attachments:
()
|
|
2.E. Personnel Report No. 21-11
Description:
Listed on the Personnel Report No. 21-11 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. 21-11.
Attachments:
()
|
|
2.F. 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 Adjustments as submitted.
Attachments:
()
|
|
2.G. Monthly Update of Enrollment Counts (Information Only)
Description:
Monthly update on enrollment numbers for each school site is provided to the Board.
Attachments:
()
|
|
3. Introduction and Special Recognition SG-C (Special Recognition)
|
|
4. Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Report SG-G (Information and Discussion)
Description:
Linda Gilkerson, NASB Director, will present details of NASB accomplishments, current issues, and goals.
|
|
5. Board Reports SG-G, C&R (Information and Discussion)
Description:
Brief updates from the Board regarding District activities.
|
|
6. Correspondence
|
|
7. Good News SG-C (Information Only)
Description:
Each month the Board President will share "good news", which may include recognizing employees, students, and/or groups.
|
|
8. Superintendent Report SG-G (Administrative Report)
Description:
Superintendent, Keith Lewis, will report to the Board regarding activities of the past month and upcoming District events that may be of interest to them.
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. District Wide Starbucks Coffee-Donated 1080 bags of coffee to distribute to DCSD employees |
|
9. Consideration of Bond Refinancing Resolution SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Discussion and possible action on a resolution designated as the "2021 Refunding Bond Resolution"; declaring the necessity of incurring a bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Douglas County School District for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the District; authorizing the issuance of the Dougals County School District, Nevada Taxable/Tax-Exempt General Obligation (Limited Tax) Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,550,000; providing the terms, conditions, and form of the bonds; and providing the effective date.
RECOMMENDATION: The Board authorizes the 2021 Refunding Bond Resolution, #21-05 as submitted.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10. Architectural Consulting Services RFQ SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
The District advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural Consulting Services to select a firm to assist in project delivery for a three-year period. The Board will consider awarding the District's Architectural Consulting work to Paul Cavin Architect LLC as recommended by the interview panel of Sue Estes (Director of Business Services), Phil Demus (Director of Facilities), and Bill Blumenthal (Facilities Supervisor).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board award the District's Architectural Consulting work to Paul Cavin Architect LLC as recommended by the interview panel. |
|
11. DCSD Self-Insured Health Insurance Plan - Proposed Revisions to Plan for Calendar Year 2022 SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
The Board will be provided with information about the Health Insurance plan and discuss any recommendations made by the Health Advisory Committee for changes to the plan coverage in the upcoming year.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the plan changes recommended by the Health Advisory Committee as presented. |
|
12. Staffing Report SG-G (Information Only)
Description:
Joe Girdner, Executive Director of Human Resources, will provide a summary report of certified and classified staffing between the 2020-21 and 2021-22 years.
|
|
13. First Reading Board Policy No. 803 - School Year Calendar SG-G & AS (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Superintendent Lewis will bring forward the first reading of changes to Board Policy 803 - School Year Calendar. Specifically, the Board will consider changes to policy that would align the school year start and end date for all DCSD schools.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first reading of changes made to Board Policy No. 803 - School Year Calendar.
Attachments:
()
|
|
14. Process for Addressing Critical Race Theory SG-AS, G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
As a standing item, the Board may discuss the process they will use to address the future agenda item related to Critical Race Theory.
|
|
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.
|
|
16. Formal Superintendent Evaluation (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Board members have been asked to individually score the superintendent in 10 identified competencies in advance of the meeting. Full Board summaries of ratings and comments will be reviewed as the Board determines the overall evaluation rating of the superintendent.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board review the individual ratings for the Superintendent and assign an overall rating for the performance of the superintendent. |
|
17. 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).
|
|
18. 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.
Attachments:
()
|
|
19. 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.
|
|
20. Adjournment
Description:
(*) 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 |
