January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  Please Note:  The Board reserves the right to (1) take items in a different order, (2) combine two or more Agenda items for consideration, and (3) to remove an item from the Agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the Agenda at any time, in order to accomplish the business on the Agenda in the most efficient manner.

Description:  This item is an official apology to the community in regard to the Open Meeting Law (OML) violation findings.

Description:  Current candidates have been notified that brief interviews will take place at this meeting, where they will be asked questions and have 3-minutes for each response. Upon completion of said interviews, the Board will vote on whether to continue accepting applications and interview additional candidates, or choose a new Trustee from the current candidates. Should the Board vote to continue accepting applications, a notice will be posted as required by statute. Should the Board vote to choose a new Trustee from the current candidates, the Board will attempt to fill the vacancy by appointment, where the appointed Board Member will begin serving immediately following the Oath of Office.

Description:  The Superintendent will introduce the student representative that will be joining this meeting and attending future meetings through the end of the school year.

Description:  The Board will create an officer position with the title of Secretary or Legislative Representative.

Description:  The Trustees will discuss, nominate, and take action on the positions of Board President, Board Vice President, and Board Secretary or Legislative Representative.

Description:  The Board will make recommendations for representation on numerous committees and boards.  It will take action to designate a representative and an alternate representative for each listed body.

A. Debt Management Commission (2 Year Commitment)
B. Nevada Association of School Boards — Board of Directors
C. Douglas County Parks and Recreation Board
D. School Safety Task Force
E. Liaison to Tahoe/Douglas Chamber of Commerce
F. Liaison to Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce
G. Health Advisory Committee
H. Budget Committee

Description:  As part of its annual organization, at the January 2025 Board Meeting, the Board approved the schedule of Board Meetings for the 2025 calendar year (February 2025-January 2026). The schedule offered is for meeting location assignments through the end of the 2026 calendar year (February 2026-January 2027).

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Comments will be accepted in person, or through virtual participation via email; suptoffice@dcsd.k12.nv.us no later than 12:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.  Email for public comment must include the submitting party’s full name.  Email for public comment will be posted as a supplemental document and copies will be provided to the board members. The names of those who have provided virtual public comment will be read during public comment and the emails will be included in the record, but the virtual public comment will not be read during the meeting. Comments may be made by members of the public on any matter within the authority of this Board.  Please note that public comment will be taken on items marked "for possible action" before action is taken on such items, and members of the public are encouraged to comment on such items at the time they are being considered.  Although members of the Board may respond to questions and discuss issues raised during public comment, no action may be taken on such a matter until the matter is placed on an agenda for action at a meeting of the Board.  In making public comment, speakers are asked to come to the table or podium, sign in, speak into the microphone, and identify themselves for the record. Commenters are instructed to limit their comments to no more than three (3) minutes, and not simply repeat comments made by others.

Description:  This time is devoted to shoutouts that have been input through the district website to recognize teachers, administrators and students that deserve recognition for being exceptional.

Description:  The Board will recess to closed session in order to discuss matters with its management representatives pursuant to NRS 288.220(4). No action will be taken during closed session.

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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 individual organization interested in one or more consent items has any questions concerning a particular item, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.  The Board President may defer action on such a particular matter or matters at his or her discretion, and may choose to place the same at the end of the regular agenda for separate consideration. 

Description:  Attached are Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of December 3, 2025, and the Regular Board Meeting of December 18, 2025, for review and approval.

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2655, 2656, 2657, 2658, 2659, 2660, and Regular Run Voucher numbers 2661 and 2662 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.

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.

Due to the Business Director being out on medical leave, the budget adjustments for this agenda will be included on the February agenda.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 26-01 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.

Description:  The Board of Trustees will consider and take possible action to formally declare a state of Severe Financial Emergency as defined under NRS 288.150. This declaration is based on a determination that the district meets specific statutory conditions, such as a general fund ending balance of less than 4% of actual expenditures or the inability to meet payroll and debt obligations. Following this action, the district must notify the Department of Taxation and the Committee on Local Government Finance to initiate a mandatory plan of corrective action. This process may include state-level oversight and technical assistance to stabilize the district’s fiscal health and protect educational operations.

Description:  Because the Board has not taken action on school consolidations, the Board will discuss and may take action to provide direction to staff regarding the possible consolidation of schools within the district. Discussion and Possible Action may include, without limitation, direction to staff regarding possible future consolidation scenarios for future and further consideration by the Board in open meeting. 

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Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and Job Description for January 2026 - December 2026 only. Future evaluation tools are subject to change.

Description:  Our Student Board Representative will give a report to the Board of Trustees.

Description:  Brief updates from the Board regarding District committees to which they are assigned. 

Description:  Superintendent, Frankie Alvarado, will report to the Board regarding activities of the past month and upcoming District events that may be of interest to them.
 

Description:  ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE NON-ACTION ITEMS.  ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR ANY CITIZEN MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE TAKEN FROM INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND DISCUSSED DURING THIS MEETING.

Description:  Donations were 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;

Donations:
Pacific Coast Wire & Cable donated $500 to the SNP Angel Fund to be split between all schools.

Cheryl & Robert Haynes donated $100 to the SNP Angel Fund for PWLMS.

Leslie Bianchi donated $1,000 to the SNP Angel Fund to be split between all schools. 

Crystal Angels donated $1,500 to ASPIRE, some of which will be used to cover the cost of travel for the SOS Ski Program.

Elizabeth Crawford (Estate of Juan Nunez) donated a 2016 Subaru Legacy valued at $4,750 to the DHS Automotive Program.

Description:  Monthly update on enrollment numbers for each school site is provided to the Board. 

Description:  Each school site has provided a performance plan for review.

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 Monday preceding a regular meeting of the Board.  Please contact the District Office at 775-782-5134 or Suptoffice@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