April 9, 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:  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 March 19, 2026, and the Special Board Meeting of March 26, 2026, for review and approval.

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2683, 2684, 2685, 2686, and Regular Run Voucher numbers 2687 and 2688 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.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 26-04 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:  Director of Facilities, Phil Demus, will provide an update of DCSD's current and future maintenance and construction projects.

Description:  The Board is presented with the information on the publicly bid Carpet Maintenance Project and the recommendation of Douglas County Project Manager, Scott Mccullough, for contract approval.

Description:  Information presented to the Board regarding incidents of bullying for the third quarter of the school year. 

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:  NRS 354.596 requires that all school districts approve and file a balanced tentative budget with the Nevada Department of Taxation by April 15. The statute further requires that the District hold a hearing on their tentative budget not sooner than the third Monday in May and not later than that last day of May.
 
The projected budget is balanced. It is expected that any revisions to the April Tentative Budget in terms of projected revenues or expenditures will be made and reviewed at the May 19, 2026, public hearing.

Description:  The Board is presented with the information on the publicly bid Concrete and Pavement Maintenance Project and the recommendation of Douglas County Project Manager, Scott Mccullough, for contract approval.

Description:  District staff and Verkada will present information regarding a proposal to purchase and install security cameras, front entrance access control, and vape detection sensors at designated school sites. The presentation will include an overview of identified needs, proposed equipment specifications, estimated costs, potential funding sources, and anticipated implementation timelines. This item is for information and discussion only; no action will be taken by the Board at this meeting. 
Fiscal Impact & Budget: No Impact to FY 2026 Budget, IT Budget Expenditure planned for FY 2027 $200,000 funded through Capital Improvement Funds.

Description:  The Board will conduct a second reading of proposed revisions to the district’s Student Dress Code Policy.

Description:  This draft revises Douglas County School District Policy No. 523 to maintain its original structural integrity while modernizing it to align with Nevada’s current emphasis on Restorative Justice and Evidence-Based Practices (EBP).

Description:  The Board will review and discuss proposed revisions to the Board Policy 100 Series, which governs objectives. The Board may provide direction to staff, request additional information, or request to modify, or deny the proposed revisions.

Description:  The Board will receive information on possible locations for the District Office. 

Description:  District staff have determined that the real property located at APN 1320-32-110-004 (1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, NV) and APN 1320-32-110-005 (School District Lots 13-24) is no longer needed for current or future educational or operational purposes. The Board may declare the property surplus as the first step in the formal disposition process. This designation allows staff to proceed with required actions, public notice, and evaluation of potential sale or transfer options. Declaring the property surplus does not obligate the District to sell it but enables further analysis and recommendations. Staff recommends approval of the surplus designation, so the District can explore appropriate next steps.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to authorize the Superintendent to pursue negotiations with the Town of Minden for a potential Interlocal Sale Agreement involving the sale of the District Office building and/or the adjacent parcel located at 1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, NV and School District Lots 13-24, respectively. Possible action may include, without limitation, direction to the Superintendent to enter an Interlocal Purchase and Sale Agreement for said property within the appraised values thereof. Approval of this item shall include the Board's waiver of any conflict of interest, past or present, related to the joint legal representation of the Allison MacKenzie law firm in relation hereto.

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 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:

• The Student Nutrition Program received two donations for the Angel Accounts: Jason Samansky $100.00 transfer from student account to GES and Jackie Barnes $20.10 transfer from student account to DHS.
• GWHS received $1,000 for the Alyce McCracken Scholarship fund.
• MES received donations for their 4th grade expeditionary studies program, supporting science and social studies standards:

1. Brandon and Stephanie Griffith $300
2. Joshua and Wendy Lang $100
3. Morgan and Norma Chappell $2,200
4. Lynette Lauretig $500

• GES was the recipient of:

1. $500 from Carson Valley Arts Council for the Missoula Children's Theater
2. $2,000 from CVI for the Principal's Discretionary Fund
3. $1,000 from Carson Valley Sertoma for a Book Vending machine and Literacy Library Books

• CVMS was the recipient of:

1. Parent donations of food for Wrestlin tournaments and snack bar
2. Snacks for sports teams donated by Backpack Buddies
3. Multiple families donated books to the library
4. Rotary Club donated $600 to keep Hope Squad running for another year
5. Lucas Whitmore donated $700 to the culinary program
6. Heavenly donated sweatshirts, nature valley bars, water pouches, t-shirts, ans some hats
7. Innovations - donations from students to supply classroom needs
8. Andrew Parrish received an $850 donation from a Rotary Grant for his art program

• PHES receveived $300 from Frankie Alvarado for a Memorial Tree  

     Fundraisers:

• ZCES and GWHS held a canned soup drive to support the Backpack Buddies Program
• CVMS held a food drive in March on behalf of the Backpack Buddy Program
• PHES received $2,000 from Carson Valley Inn for the Spring Fundraiser

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

Description:  DCSD elementary and secondary end-of-year graduations and promotions are disclosed in the attachments.

Description:  DCSD will not need to use the first two contingency days built into the 2025-26 school calendar. As a result, there will be no school on Friday, April 17 and Friday, May 22. 

The District will continue to hold the final contingency date, June 5, in case an unexpected school closure occurs later in the year, such as a power outage.

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