July 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. There will be a tour of Lyon County School District's Office, 25 E. Goldfield Ave., in Yerington from 5:30 to 6:00 pm.

2. CALL TO ORDER

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. WELCOME OF GUESTS

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

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

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

7.A. A presentation of a plaque to Karen Pedersen recognizing her outstanding contribution in representing Lyon County School District while serving on the Governor's Education Reform Blue Ribbon Task Force from March to May 2010

7.B. A presentation of a plaque to Jim Gleason, former Smith Valley High School Track Coach and current Maintenance Employee for Lyon County School District, for being inducted into the Northern Nevada Track & Cross Country Coaches Association's Hall of Fame on April 3, 2010

7.C. A presentation of a plaque to Daron Wildermuth, Teacher and Athletic Director at Yerington High School, for being named 3A Class Athletic Director of the Year by Nevada Athletic Directors Association in February 2010

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

9. 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.

10. 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:___

10.A. Discussion and Possible Action on student's disciplinary Action and/or Behavioral contracts. Closed session may be held. (confidential)

10.B. Homeschool Report (confidential)

10.C. Use of Aversive Interventions (confidential)

10.D. Request for Exemption from Immunization (confidential)

10.E. Request for Exemption from Graduation Requirements Policy (confidential)

10.F. Request for Early Graduation (confidential)

10.G. Request for Additional Sick Bank Days (confidential)

10.H. Accept the Enrollment Report

10.I. Board Correspondence

10.J. Grants Report

10.K. Memorandum of Understanding

10.L. MIS Department Reports

10.M. Staff Travel Reports

10.N. Out of State Travel Request

10.O. Approve claims and financial report as presented by Business and Finance Director.

10.O.1. Paybill dated July 1, 2010, includes: warrants 146896 to 147287; hand typed checks 146893-146894; fictitious checks 315; for a total amount of $1,089,866.79.

11. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

11.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance/Acknowledgement of Donations.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

12. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

13. Discussion and Possible Action on approve the mediation settlement with Rafael Construction Company regarding Silverland Middle School delay damages and soil issues.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

14. Discussion and Possible Action on the 2010 Bond Resolution; authorizing the issurance of the Lyon County School District, Nevada General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Improvement Bonds Series 2010A (Taxable Direct Pay Build America Bonds) and School Improvement and Refunding Bonds Series 2010B (Tax-Exempt).  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

15. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Ameresco, Inc., a qualified Energy Services Contractor (ESCO), to prepare a District-Wide Financial Grade Operational Audit (FGA).  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

16. Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the Superintendent and/or her designee to solicit an RFP for efficiency review services of the transportation, maintenance, grounds and custodial departments.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

17. Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract with Lumos and Associates to provide environmental assessment services associated with the acquisition of 22.5 acres of BLM land in Silver Springs.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

18. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the purchase of two special needs school buses from Bryson Sales and Service.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

19. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Policy KGA, Community Use of School Buses, as a third and final reading.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

20. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the revised Policy EEA, Pupil Transportation, as a first reading.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

21. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the withdrawal of two Extra Duty Contract Stipends, a Student Assistance Program Coordinator and a Student Intervention Team Coordinator, that were approved by the Board of Trustees at the June 8, 2010 Board Meeting.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

22. Discussion and Possible Action to review the amended Policy IKA, Middle School Promotion Activities Policy, as a first reading.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

23. Discussion and Possible Action to review the amended Policy IKC, 7th and 8th Grade Promotion Qualification Policy, as a first reading.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

24. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the stipends to be paid to Lyon County School District participants in the Enhancing Education through Technology Grant (Pathways Project).  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

25. Discussion and Possible Action to approve personnel reports on hires, terminations, resignations, extra duty contracts, and reassignments.  Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

25.A. Licensed

25.B. Classified

25.C. Extra Duty Contracts