Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. VERIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
5. PUBLIC COMMENT (See Note 4 Above)
Members of the public who speak are asked to state their name for the record and will be limited to a uniform number of minutes. Board members may respond briefly to public comments, but cannot deliberate on matters that are not listed on the agenda. For matters on the agenda, the Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action. A summary of public comments will be noted in the minutes.
6. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Action to approve the agenda as submitted, revised, or flexible.
7. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
7.A. Human Resources Update (written report provided)
7.B. The Summer School Administrators will provide an update on the Credit Recovery and Extended School Year sessions. (written copy provided)
7.C. Superintendent Update (written report provided)
7.D. Update regarding District-related matters
8. BUSINESS SERVICES UPDATE
8.A. Budget to Actual Report (written report provided)
8.B. Quarterly Workers' Compensation Report
8.C. Quarterly Student Funds Report
8.D. Quarterly Board Budget Report
8.E. Quarterly Travel Reports
8.F. Business Service Update (written report provided)
9. BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS
9.A. Northside Early Learning Center
  • August 27, Open House 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
9.B. Lahontan Elementary School
  • Week of August 24, Kindergarten Screening - Teachers will contact parents to set up a date and time
  • August 20, 1st Grade Open House, 4:00 - 5:30
9.C. E.C. Best Elementary School
  • August 21, Open House, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
9.D. Numa Elementary School
  • August 21, Open House, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
9.E. Churchill County Middle School
  • August 19, Open House
    • 6th Grade Only 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    • 7th & 8th Grade 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
9.F. Churchill County High School
  • August 18, Open House 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
9.G. Community Back to School Event at Rafter 3C
  • Hosted by Social Services - Free School Supplies 
  • August 8, 2026, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
10. UPCOMING BOARD EVENTS
10.A. Thursday, August 6, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Executive Committee Meeting, Virtual Event.
10.B. Friday, September 4, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Joint Board Meeting, Location Lovelock, NV.
10.C. Saturday, September 5, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Professional Development Training, Location Lovelock, NV.
10.D. Thursday, October 3, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Executive Committee meeting, Location Virtual.
10.E. Friday, December 3, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Joint Board Meeting, Location Las Vegas, NV.
10.F. Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Annual Conference, Location Las Vegas, NV.
11. CONSENT AGENDA - For Possible Action. Items may be pulled for discussion.
11.A. Approval of Recommended Personnel Action
11.B. Approval of Vouchers
11.C. Approval of June 2026 Payroll
11.D. Approval of June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
11.E. Approval of June 29, 2026, Special Board Meeting Minutes
11.F. Approval of Debt Management Policy
11.G. Approval of the Churchill County School District Test Security Plan 2026-2027.
11.H. Approval of Transportation Contract for Nicholas McNeil for the 2026-2027 school year mileage reimbursement.
11.I. Approval to change the August Regular Board Meeting from August 18 to August 17.
12. REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
13. OLD BUSINESS
13.A. For Discussion and Possible Action: Approval of the FY27 District Performance Plan
14. NEW BUSINESS
14.A. For Discussion and Possible Action: Approval of Resolution 26-02 in support of iNVest 2026.
14.B. For Discussion and Possible Action: Open and review interview order among applications received for the School Attorney position.
14.C. Interview Legal Counsel Firms:  The Board will interview legal firms who provided proposals in response to the District's Request for Proposals for Legal Services.
14.D. For Discussion and Possible Action:  The Board will select the District's Legal Counsel from the firms interviewed.
15. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AS REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CLARIFICATION OF REQUESTED AGENDA ITEMS
16. NEXT BOARD "AGENDA SETTING" MEETING
16.A. Agenda Setting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. with Trustee Getto.
17. CLOSED SESSION
17.A. For Discussion and Possible Action: Discussion of negotiations and strategies regarding contracts with Churchill County unrepresented employees, Churchill County Administrators' Association, Churchill County Education Association, and the Nevada Classified School Employees Association pursuant to NRS 288.220.
18. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
19. ADDITIONAL NEW ITEMS
19.A. For Discussion and Possible Action: The Board will consider approval of contract amendments for the following unrepresented employees:
  • Janel Buchan, Human Resource Analyst 
20. PUBLIC COMMENT (See Note 4 Above)
Members of the public who speak are asked to state their name for the record and will be limited to a uniform number of minutes.Board members may respond briefly to public comment, but cannot deliberate on matters that are not listed on the agenda.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
2. ROLL CALL
Subject:
3. VERIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
Subject:
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
Subject:
5. PUBLIC COMMENT (See Note 4 Above)
Members of the public who speak are asked to state their name for the record and will be limited to a uniform number of minutes. Board members may respond briefly to public comments, but cannot deliberate on matters that are not listed on the agenda. For matters on the agenda, the Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action. A summary of public comments will be noted in the minutes.
Subject:
6. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Action to approve the agenda as submitted, revised, or flexible.
Subject:
7. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Subject:
7.A. Human Resources Update (written report provided)
Subject:
7.B. The Summer School Administrators will provide an update on the Credit Recovery and Extended School Year sessions. (written copy provided)
Presenter:
Presenter: Tricia Strasdin, CCHS Dean of Students, Dr. Deana Porretta, CCMS Principal
Subject:
7.C. Superintendent Update (written report provided)
Subject:
7.D. Update regarding District-related matters
Presenter:
Presenter: Blake Cooper, Superintendent
Subject:
8. BUSINESS SERVICES UPDATE
Subject:
8.A. Budget to Actual Report (written report provided)
Subject:
8.B. Quarterly Workers' Compensation Report
Subject:
8.C. Quarterly Student Funds Report
Subject:
8.D. Quarterly Board Budget Report
Subject:
8.E. Quarterly Travel Reports
Subject:
8.F. Business Service Update (written report provided)
Presenter:
Presenter: Amanda Hammond, Business Services Director
Subject:
9. BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS
Subject:
9.A. Northside Early Learning Center
  • August 27, Open House 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Subject:
9.B. Lahontan Elementary School
  • Week of August 24, Kindergarten Screening - Teachers will contact parents to set up a date and time
  • August 20, 1st Grade Open House, 4:00 - 5:30
Subject:
9.C. E.C. Best Elementary School
  • August 21, Open House, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Subject:
9.D. Numa Elementary School
  • August 21, Open House, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Subject:
9.E. Churchill County Middle School
  • August 19, Open House
    • 6th Grade Only 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    • 7th & 8th Grade 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
9.F. Churchill County High School
  • August 18, Open House 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
9.G. Community Back to School Event at Rafter 3C
  • Hosted by Social Services - Free School Supplies 
  • August 8, 2026, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Subject:
10. UPCOMING BOARD EVENTS
Subject:
10.A. Thursday, August 6, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Executive Committee Meeting, Virtual Event.
Subject:
10.B. Friday, September 4, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Joint Board Meeting, Location Lovelock, NV.
Subject:
10.C. Saturday, September 5, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Professional Development Training, Location Lovelock, NV.
Subject:
10.D. Thursday, October 3, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Executive Committee meeting, Location Virtual.
Subject:
10.E. Friday, December 3, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Joint Board Meeting, Location Las Vegas, NV.
Subject:
10.F. Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5, 2026, Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB), Annual Conference, Location Las Vegas, NV.
Subject:
11. CONSENT AGENDA - For Possible Action. Items may be pulled for discussion.
Subject:
11.A. Approval of Recommended Personnel Action
Subject:
11.B. Approval of Vouchers
Subject:
11.C. Approval of June 2026 Payroll
Subject:
11.D. Approval of June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
11.E. Approval of June 29, 2026, Special Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
11.F. Approval of Debt Management Policy
Subject:
11.G. Approval of the Churchill County School District Test Security Plan 2026-2027.
Subject:
11.H. Approval of Transportation Contract for Nicholas McNeil for the 2026-2027 school year mileage reimbursement.
Subject:
11.I. Approval to change the August Regular Board Meeting from August 18 to August 17.
Subject:
12. REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:
13. OLD BUSINESS
Subject:
13.A. For Discussion and Possible Action: Approval of the FY27 District Performance Plan
Presenter:
Presenter: Michael Walker, Assistant Superintendent
Subject:
14. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
14.A. For Discussion and Possible Action: Approval of Resolution 26-02 in support of iNVest 2026.
Presenter:
Presenter: Blake Cooper, Superintendent
Subject:
14.B. For Discussion and Possible Action: Open and review interview order among applications received for the School Attorney position.
Subject:
14.C. Interview Legal Counsel Firms:  The Board will interview legal firms who provided proposals in response to the District's Request for Proposals for Legal Services.
Presenter:
Presenter: Gregg Malkovich, Board President
Subject:
14.D. For Discussion and Possible Action:  The Board will select the District's Legal Counsel from the firms interviewed.
Presenter:
Presenter: Gregg Malkovich, Board President
Subject:
15. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AS REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CLARIFICATION OF REQUESTED AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
16. NEXT BOARD "AGENDA SETTING" MEETING
Subject:
16.A. Agenda Setting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. with Trustee Getto.
Subject:
17. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
17.A. For Discussion and Possible Action: Discussion of negotiations and strategies regarding contracts with Churchill County unrepresented employees, Churchill County Administrators' Association, Churchill County Education Association, and the Nevada Classified School Employees Association pursuant to NRS 288.220.
Subject:
18. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Subject:
19. ADDITIONAL NEW ITEMS
Subject:
19.A. For Discussion and Possible Action: The Board will consider approval of contract amendments for the following unrepresented employees:
  • Janel Buchan, Human Resource Analyst 
Presenter:
Presenter: Blake Cooper, Superintendent
Subject:
20. PUBLIC COMMENT (See Note 4 Above)
Members of the public who speak are asked to state their name for the record and will be limited to a uniform number of minutes.Board members may respond briefly to public comment, but cannot deliberate on matters that are not listed on the agenda.
Subject:
21. ADJOURNMENT

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