February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Special 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:  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:  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:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 26-02 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 is presented with potential revisions to the new policy for intra-district open enrollment and transportation assistance.

Description:  The Board will be presented with potential revisions to the new board policy for an automated school bus stop-arm camera system. This policy is compliant with Nevada Assembly Bill 527 (AB 527) of the 2025 Legislative Session, codified in Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) Chapter 392, effective July, 1, 2025.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to appoint an appraiser, as required under NRS 393.240, for the purpose of determining the cash market value of district-owned real property proposed for sale or the rental value of district-owned real property proposed for lease. Under NRS 393.240, the Board of Trustees must appoint one qualified appraiser, and a second appraiser must be appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The appointed appraiser will be responsible for preparing a written report of findings and determinations regarding the value of the properties located at 1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, NV, 89423 and Parcel 1320-32-110-005, which will be submitted to the Board in accordance with statutory requirements.

Possible Appraisers:
1. Ben Johnson of Johnson Appraisals 
2. Dan Leck of Dan A. Leck and Associates

Description:  Discussion and possible action to approve a Declaration of Intent, in accordance with NRS 332.185, stating that certain district-owned personal property is no longer required for public use and that disposing of such property is desirable and in the best interest of the district. Under NRS 332.185, once the governing body determines that personal property is surplus, the district may dispose of it through any lawful method, including but not limited to public auction, sale, or donation to another governmental entity or nonprofit organization. This action authorizes district staff to proceed with the disposal process consistent with Nevada Revised Statutes and applicable Nevada Administrative Code provisions governing local government purchasing and property management.

Description:  Discussion and possible action regarding the consolidation of schools based on information and scenarios presented to the Board. The Board may consider and take action to approve the transmission of written notice to the parents, teachers, and principals of the affected schools and the publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Douglas County. These notices will provide the date and location of a future meeting at which the consolidation scenarios will be considered for final action."

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