June 24, 2014 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:

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/G.E.D. (confidential)

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

9.E. Personnel Reports

9.E.1. Certified

9.E.2. Classified

9.E.3. Extra Duty Contracts

9.F. Annual Bids

9.G. Contract Renewal

9.G.1. POOL/PACT

9.G.2. Property and Liability Insurance

9.H. Reports

9.H.1. Financial

9.H.2. Enrollment

9.H.3. IT

9.H.4. Grants

9.I. Staff Travel

9.I.1. Out of State Requests

9.I.2. In State Travel

9.I.3. Staff Travel Reports

9.J. Travel Request - Student

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

9.K.1. Paybill dated 06/17/14, includes: warrants 170663-170921; total amount of, $858,254.33.

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. Discussion by legal counsel regarding guidelines and responsibilities for board members relative to the November 2014 Bond Question.  This item is being presented by the District’s legal counsel, Don Lattin.

13. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and possible action on the 2014A Refunding Bond Resolution; authorizing the issuance of the Lyon County School District, Nevada, General Obligation (Limited Tax) Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A, in one series or in two subseries, as applicable, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,000,000; providing for the form of the bonds and other details in connection therewith.  This item is being presented by Marty Johnson, JNA Consulting. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

14. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and possible action to approve a contract with JNA Consulting, Inc. to provide bond and special services. This item is being presented by Director of Finance, Phil Cowee. Move: ____ Second: _____ Vote: ____

15. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve Peek Construction to provide construction services for the Cottonwood Elementary School parking lot project.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage. Move:____  Second:____  Vote:_____

16. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action for the Board of Trustees to review a potential Foreign Language requirement for a Standard or Advanced Diploma per possible discussions to be held at the State Board of Education graduation requirements subcommittee meeting. This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

17. Discussion in regard to the WNC Jump Start Program. This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage.   Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

18. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the amended budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. This item is being presented by Director of Finance, Phil Cowee. Move:____  Second:____  Vote:_____

19. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to adopt revisions to Board Policy IKFB:  Policy on Participation in Graduation Ceremonies as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Keith Savage.   Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

20. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2014-15 student non-contact day and late start/early release schedules as required by the Nevada State Department of Education.   This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Alan Reeder. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

21. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and possible action to approve a new position of General Ledger and Accounting Manager. This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Alan Reeder. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

22. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action regarding the annual summative evaluation of the Superintendent. This item is being presented by Board President, Neal McIntyre. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

23. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action regarding the annual self-evaluation of the Board of Trustees. This item is being presented by Board President, Neal McIntyre. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

24. 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.