July 18, 2023 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 SG-G (For Possible Action)
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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 Unless a Trustee or member of the audience has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.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 June 13, 2023
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Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 13, 2023 for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 13, 2023.
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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 8966, 8965, 8964, 8963, 8962, 8961, 8960, 8959, 2400, 8958 and Regular Run Voucher Numbers 8957, 8956, and 2401 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 8966, 8965, 8964, 8963, 8962, 8961, 8960, 8959, 2400, 8958 and Regular Run Voucher Numbers 8957, 8956 and 2401.
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2.C. Personnel Report No. 23-07
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Listed on the Personnel Report No. 23-07 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. 23-07. |
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2.D. Budget Voucher Adjustments
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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.
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2.E. Bullying Report Quarter 4 and Annual Summary (Administrative Report)
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Shannon Brown, Executive Director Area 4, has provided the Board with information regarding incidents of bullying for the fourth quarter and a summary for the entire school year.
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2.F. Monthly Update of Enrollment Counts (Information Only)
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Monthly update on enrollment numbers for each school site is provided to the Board.
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3. Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Report SG-G (Information and Discussion)
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Katherine Dickerson, the representative for DCSD on the NASB Board of Directors, will present details of NASB accomplishments, current issues, and goals.
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4. Board Reports SG-G, C&R (Information and Discussion)
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Brief updates from the Board regarding District activities.
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5. Correspondence
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6. Good News SG-C (Information Only)
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Each month the Board President will share "good news", which may include recognizing employees, students, and/or groups.
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7. Maintenance and Project Report (Information Only)
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Director of Facilities, Phil Demus, will provide an update of DCSD's current and future maintenance and construction projects.
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8. Superintendent Report SG-G (Administrative Report)
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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.
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9. Designation of Position as Critical Shortage Need SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
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The Board will consider designating Bus Driver as a position qualifying to be filled under Critical Shortage Need. The District has had a very difficult time recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position currently open in the district. Designating this position as Critical Shortage Need, if approved by the State, will enable the District to consider candidates who have previously retired within the State, but have a desire to fill the position until it can be filled by an otherwise qualified candidate.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the requested position of Bus Driver as a position for Critical Shortage Need.
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10. First Reading of Board Policy 108-Controlled Substance and Alcohol-Free Environment SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Joe Girdner will present the revision of Board Policy 108-Controlled Substance and Alcohol-Free Environment as a first reading. Current language, does not state that marijuana is a prohibited substance. The revision adds language that the prohibited substances include medical and recreational marijuana (cannabis).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first reading of the revision of Board Policy 108-Controlled Substance and Alcohol-Free Environment.
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11. First Reading of Board Policy 453-Reasonable Accommodations for Victims of Domestic Violence SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Joe Girdner, Executive Director of Human Resources, will present Board Policy 453-Reasonable Accommodations for Victims of Domestic Violence as a first reading. Presently, DCSD does not have a policy as mandated by the Federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Nevada Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first reading of the revision to Board Policy 453-Reasonable Accommodations for Victims of Domestic Violence.
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12. First Reading of Board Policy 455-Leave for Nursing Mothers SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Joe Girdner, Executive Director of Human Resources will present Board Policy 455, Leave for Nursing Mothers as a first reading. Presently, DCSD does not have a policy as mandated per federal and state law providing reasonable breaks for employees to express breast milk for their nursing infant.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first reading of the revision to Board Policy 455-Leave for Nursing Mothers.
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13. First Reading of Board Policy 456-Leave for Parents of Children Enrolled in School SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Joe Girdner, Executive Director of Human Resources, will present Board Policy 456-Leave for Parents of Children Enrolled in School as a first reading. Presently, DCSD does not have a policy as mandated by the state law for employees who are parents of children enrolled in K-12 schools to take up to 4 hours of unpaid leave each school year to attend their children's school functions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first reading of the revision to Board Policy 456-Leave for Parents of Children Enrolled in School.
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14. Public Comment (5:30 p.m.)
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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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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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: Douglas County School District, Minden, NV District website: www.dcsd.k12.nv.us State of Nevada website: https://notice.nv.gov |
