March 19, 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:  The Board will receive an overview of the District’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), a framework used statewide in Nevada to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for all students. The presentation will outline how MTSS integrates data-driven decision-making, tiered interventions, and progress monitoring to improve student outcomes. Staff will also highlight current implementation efforts, areas of growth, and next steps for strengthening support systems across schools.

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:  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:  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 Regular Board Meeting of February 26, 2026, and the Special Board Meeting of March 12, 2026, for review and approval.

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2676, 2677, 2678, 2679, 2680, and Regular Run Voucher numbers 2681 and 2682 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.

The budget adjustments for this agenda will be included in the April agenda.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 26-03 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:  There has been one (1) report of restraint/aversive intervention for the month of February. A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) has been developed and submitted to the Department of Education under NRS 388.5315.

Description:  Approve a lease amendment for the District-owned portable located at the rear of the WNC Buckeye campus with the lessor in exchange for $60,000 in lease payments to the District. This one-time payment will be recorded as revenue and reduce General Fund expenditures by $60,000. Staff will complete all required documentation, update fixed-asset records, and finalize the transfer upon receipt of payment.

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.

Description:  Recommend Board approval to enter into a lease financing agreement to purchase Chromebooks for Kindergarten-5th grade, with payments scheduled to begin July 1, 2026, and future payments to be paid from Capital Improvement Funds, resulting in no current-year fiscal impact.

Description:  Recommend that the Board approve the proposed attendance-zone boundary adjustments to rebalance enrollment, address capacity constraints, and program placement for the upcoming school year. The proposal is based on district enrollment and capacity analyses and recommendations from the district boundary adjustment workgroup, and staff will notify affected families and finalize implementation details upon Board approval. Action is requested pursuant to the Board’s authority under the applicable provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative Code; staff recommends the motion to approve and authorize the Superintendent to take all administrative steps necessary to implement the adjustment.

Description:  The Board will review and discuss proposed revisions to the Board Policy 600 Series, which governs finances. The Board may provide direction to staff, request additional information, or take formal action to approve, modify, or deny the proposed revisions.

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

Description:  Included are the updates to the Administrative Regulations 600 Series pertaining to the Board Policy 600 Series the Board has reviewed.

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