November 24, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Move:____Second:____Vote:____

6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Opportunity for Board members to report items of interest.

7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Opportunity for Superintendent to report items of interest. Items to be presented but not limited to:

7.A. New Staff Introductions

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board (no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized). Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice procedures of the open meeting law have been met. If you wish to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, please step up to the front table, be seated, and clearly state your name. In consideration of others please avoid repetition. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes.  Should you have more comments, you may submit them in writing to the Board Clerk. Comments directed to the Board as a whole, personal attacks, or slanderous remarks shall not be allowed.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.

9. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Board of School Trustees with one action and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Board or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately, during this meeting. Move:____Second:___Vote:___

9.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Student's Disciplinary Action and/or Behavioral Contracts.  Closed session may be held.  (confidential)

9.B. Request for Exemption from Immunization. (confidential)

9.C. Request for Early Graduation/H.S.E. (confidential)

9.D. Request for additional days from the Sick Leave Bank (confidential)

9.E. Leave of Absence Request

9.F. Personnel Reports

9.F.1. Certified

9.F.2. Classified

9.F.3. Extra Duty Contracts

9.F.4. Volunteers

9.G. Reports

9.G.1. Financial

9.G.2. Enrollment

9.G.3. IT

9.G.4. Grants

9.H. Annual Report

9.I. Staff Travel

9.I.1. In State Travel

9.I.2. Staff Travel Reports

9.J. Travel Request - Student/Senior Trip

9.K. Approve claims and financial report as presented by the Director of Finance.

9.K.1. Final 14-15 FY: Paybill dated 10/21, 10/22, 10/23, 10/26, 10/28, 10/29, 11/5, and 11/16/15 includes: checks 177799-177809; and vouchers 1175-1208-1218, 1220-1231, 1235-1236; total amount of $3,473,677.93.
15-16 FY: Paybill dated: 10/19, 10/26, 11/4, 11/9, and 11/12/15 includes: checks 177505-177798, 177810-177972; and vouchers 1026, 1032-1034, 1036, 1037, 1039; total amount of $1,367,725.07.

10. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

10.A. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance/Acknowledgement of Donations. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

11. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

12. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on a resolution designated as the 2015 Bond Resolution; declaring the necessity of incurring a bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Lyon County School District for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping school facilities; authorizing the issuance of the Lyon County School District, Nevada, General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Bonds, Series 2015, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,600,000; providing the form, terms and conditions of the bonds and for their payment; and providing other details in connection therewith.  This item is being presented by Marty Johnson with JNA Consulting Group, LLC and Director of Finance, Phil Cowee. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

13. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve an update by the Dayton area school principals on the work of their respective schools.  This item is being presented by principals Linda Flaherty, Cory Sandberg, Barbara Harris, Kevin Kranjcec, and Steve Henderson. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

14. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a report on the professional learning opportunities provided in the District since July 2015.  This item is being presented by the Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Claudia Fadness. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

15. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a report on the graduation rates of the Lyon County School District class of 2015.  This item is being presented by the Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Keri Pommerening. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

16. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a report on the newly acquired College and Career Readiness Grant.  This item is being presented by the Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Keri Pommerening. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

17. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action regarding the first informal evaluation of Superintendent, Wayne Workman.  This item is being presented by Board President, Neal McIntyre. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

18. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GBBC: Employee Bullying as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

19. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GBBE: Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

20. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GBBPA: Social Media as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan.  Move: ____ Second: _____ Vote: ____

21. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GBCA: Leaves as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

22. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy GCD: Disciplinary Action and Appeal as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____   

23. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revised Policy JHA: Child, Nutrition, Wellness, and Healthy School Environment as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

24. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the revisions to personnel Policy JHG: Suspected Abuse or Neglect of a Child and Policies GA through GE as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Human Resources Director, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

25. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board (no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized). Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice procedures of the open meeting law have been met. If you wish to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, please step up to the front table, be seated, and clearly state your name. In consideration of others please avoid repetition. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes.  Should you have more comments, you may submit them in writing to the Board Clerk. Comments directed to the Board as a whole, personal attacks, or slanderous remarks shall not be allowed.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.