January 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  The Trustees reserve the right to take items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.

Description:  Information concerning the following consent items has been forwarded to each Board Member for study prior to this meeting.  Unless a Trustee or member of the audience has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.  
Note:  If one of the following items is removed for discussion, it will be heard at the end of the consent items.  

Description:  Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 14, 2021 for review and approval. 

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 14, 2021.

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2251, 2252, 2253, 2254  and Regular Run Voucher Number 2255 and 2256 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.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve Special Run Voucher Numbers 2251, 2252, 2253, 2254, and Regular Run Voucher Number 2255 and 2256.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 22-01 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. 
 
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve personnel actions in Personnel Report No.  22-01.

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.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Budget Voucher Adjustments as submitted. 

Description:  Board Policy No. 803 - School Year Calendar is presented for approval as a second reading.  

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the second reading of changes made to Board Policy No. 803 - School Year Calendar.  

Description:  Rommy Cronin-Mack, Education Services Executive Director Area 3, has submitted an updated Dual Credit Course List.  Each Semester, high school students register for courses with area community colleges for which they are eligible to apply for dual credit towards their high school graduation requirements.  Nevada Revised Statutes 389.160 requires that the Board of Trustees of each county school district prescribe the courses for which students may receive credit and the amount of credit allowed.  The Board of Trustees approves the master list of dual credit courses for Western Nevada and Truckee Meadows Community College courses.  If approved by the Board, these courses would create a master list from which students are eligible to receive both high school credit and college credit.  

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Dual Credit Course List as presented.  

Description:  DCSD  Director of Educational Services Area 4, Melissa Rains, has provided a data report detailing the bullying, behavior, suspensions, and expulsions from October 1, 2021-December 31, 2021.

Description:  The District requests authorization to submit an Application to Operate an Alternative Schedule for each of our 2022-23 school calendars.

RECOMMENDATION:  It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve authorization to file an Application to Operate an Alternative Schedule with the Nevada Department of Education for all schools within Douglas County School District for the 2022-23 school year. 

Description:  Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) provide for specific rights and responsibilities of school district personnel regarding disclosure of test administration and test security irregularities for all district and state mandated examinations.  NRS requires that the Nevada Department of Education submit a written summary of these rights and responsibilities to the District Board of Trustees.  A copy of the written summary has been provided to all school officials within the school district via electronic or hard copy posting.  

Description:  The District requests authorization to apply for funding for the programs including, but not limited to the list provided. 

RECOMMENDATION:  Authorize the District to apply for entitlement and competitive grant funds provided, as well as other grant opportunities that may arise during Calendar Year 2022.

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

Description:  The Board will discuss, nominate, and take action on the positions of President, Vice President, and Clerk. 

Description:  Per NRS 386.310, the Board is required to organize at a regular meeting held in January.  The Board will discuss and take possible action on the following:
A.  Approve membership in the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB).
B.  Designate the Record Courier as the newspaper to be utilized for all legally required notices.
C.  Designate regular meetings of the Board of Trustees to be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at either a "Valley" location or a "Lake" location unless otherwise announced as follows:  

4-C. Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting Dates - Additional meetings will be scheduled as necessary. 
 Date                                                         Location                                                           Time
Tuesday, February 15, 2022                    Valley                                                           4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022                          Valley                                                          4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022                           Lake                                                             4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022                           Valley (Budget Hearing)                           4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022                           Valley                                                           4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022                             Valley                                                          4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022                         Valley                                                          4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022                Valley                                                          4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022                     Valley                                                          4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022                    Lake                                                            4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022                 Valley                                                          4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023                      Valley                                                          4:00 p.m.

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Annual Organization for 2022.

Description:  The Board will make recommendations for representation on numerous committees and boards.  It will take action to designate a representative and an alternate representative for each listed body. 

A. Debt Management Commission
B. Nevada Association of School Boards - Board of Directors
C. Douglas County Parks and Recreation Board
D. Liaison Between Board and County Commission and Planning
E. School Safety Task Force
F. Expulsion Hearing Subcommittee
G. Employee Relations Communications Committee
H. Liaison to Parent Teacher Organizations
I. Liaison to Tahoe/Douglas Chamber of Commerce
J. Liaison to Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce
K. Career and Technical Committee
L. Gifted and Talented Task Force
M. Legislative Liaison 
N. Construction Maintenance Sub-Committee
O. DCSD Grading Committee

RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the Appointment of Board Representatives.  

Description:  Linda Gilkerson, NASB Director,  will present details of NASB accomplishments, current issues, and goals.

Description:  Brief updates from the Board regarding District activities. 

Description:  Each month the Board President will share "good news", which may include recognizing employees, students, and/or groups. 

Description:  Director of Facilities, Phil Demus, will provide an update of DCSD's current and future maintenance and construction projects.  

Description:  Superintendent, Keith Lewis, will report to the Board regarding activities of the past month and upcoming District events that may be of interest to them. 
Below is a summary of 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.  
School Nutrition Program
POBOB Motorcycle Club-Donated school supplies ($200 Value)
C C Meneley Elementary School
Matthew Gagliardo donated $10,000 to the school.
Douglas High School
Carson Valley Basketball Association-Donated $1000 to the Boys Basketball Program and $1000 to the Girls Basketball Program.

Description:  The Board will consider taking action to adopt a resolution recommending an election district map to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.  

RECOMMENDATION:  The Board of Trustees approve resolution 22-01, changing the boundaries of the Douglas County School District trustee areas as set forth in "Exhibit A". 

Description:  DCSD CTE Coordinator, Cade Baligad, will provide the Board with an update of the district's Career and Technical Education Program.  

Description:  Rommy Cronin-Mack, Executive Director of Education Services Area 3, will provide the Board with information regarding current District regulations and other guidance related to the management of District library materials. 

RECOMMENDATION:  No action recommended. 

Description:  Comments from the public are invited at this time on topics not specifically addressed elsewhere in the agenda.  A sign-up sheet is provided and individuals who wish to address the Board are asked to indicate their desire to speak and the topic about which they will speak.  Individuals wishing to address the Board at this time will be limited to three minutes. The Board is precluded from acting on items raised during Public Comment that are not already on the agenda.  

Description:  Legislation, AB 225, requires training for School Board members, administrators and Douglas County School District Staff about Bullying. 

Description:  The Board will discuss how items are added or taken off of the "Future Board Agenda Items" list.  

RECOMMENDATION: No action recommended. 

Description:  The Board will recess to closed session in order to discuss matters with its management representatives pursuant to NRS 288.220(4).

Description:  The Board will seek requests from its members for items to be placed on future meeting agendas in accordance with its policies.  The Board will discuss all agenda items on the list and prioritize those it wishes to come forward at the next Board Meeting. 

Description:  Comments from the public are invited at this time on topics not specifically addressed elsewhere in the agenda.  A sign-up sheet is provided and individuals who wish to address the Board are asked to indicate their desire to speak and the topic about which they will speak. Individuals wishing to address the Board at this time will be limited to three minutes. The Board is precluded from acting on items raised during Public Comment that are not already on the agenda.  

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 Friday or Monday preceding a regular Tuesday meeting of the Board.  Please contact Caryn Harper at 775-782-5134 or Charper@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