October 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.B. Approval of a Flexible Agenda (For Possible Action)
Description:
The Trustees reserve the right to take items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.
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2. Consent Items SG-G (For Possible Action)
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 Unless a Trustee or member of the audience has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees.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. |
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2.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of September 13, 2022
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Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of September 13, 2022 for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of September 13, 2022.
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2.B. Approval of Minutes of Strategic Planning Meeting of September 9, 2022.
Description:
Attached are Minutes of the Strategic Plan Meeting of September 9, 2022 for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Strategic Plan Meeting of September 9, 2022.
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2.C. Accounts Payable Special and Regular Run Vouchers
Description:
A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328 and Regular Run Voucher Numbers 2329 and 2330 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 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328 and Regular Run Voucher Numbers 2329 and 2330.
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2.D. Personnel Report No. 22-10
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Listed on the Personnel Report No. 22-10 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. 22-10.
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2.E. Budget Voucher Adjustments
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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. |
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2.F. Approval of English Language Development Program Manual
Description:
The DCSD K-12 English Language Development Program Manual provides explanation and guidance for administrators, staff and parents for the EL program in Douglas County Schools. The manual outlines how students are identified and what instruction, support, assessment and monitoring look like for the EL students.
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2.G. Restorative Discipline Plan
Description:
DCSD Executive Director of Educational Services, Shannon Brown, has provided the Restorative Discipline Plan for the Board's annual review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2022-23 Restorative Discipline Plan as presented. |
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2.H. Bullying Report (Information Only)
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DCSD Executive Director of Educational Services, Shannon Brown, has provided a data report detailing the bullying, behavior, suspensions, and expulsions from July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
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2.I. Monthly Update of Enrollment Counts (Information Only)
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Monthly update on enrollment numbers for each school site is provided to the Board.
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3. Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Report SG-G (Information and Discussion)
Description:
Heather Jackson, the representative for DCSD on the NASB Board of Directors, will present details of NASB accomplishments, current issues, and goals.
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4. Board Reports SG-G, C&R (Information and Discussion)
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Brief updates from the Board regarding District activities.
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5. Correspondence
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6. Good News SG-C (Information Only)
Description:
Each month the Board President will share "good news", which may include recognizing employees, students, and/or groups.
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7. Superintendent Report SG-G (Administrative Report)
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. Douglas High School Sierra Sotheby's International Realty-$5000 to the boy's basketball team Randall Ward-Xylophone to the music program Gardnerville Elementary Nancy Rey Jackson-$500 (to be used in two specified 2nd grade classrooms) |
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8. Lake Schools Fuel System SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
The Board will consider awarding a bid for services to L.A. Perks Petroleum Specialists for the George Whittell High School Fuel Dispenser, Card Reader, and Tank Monitor Project, in the amount of $120,311, with DCSD being reimbursed $40,309 by Douglas County for joint use of the facility.
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9. Bus Driver Arbitration SG-G (Information Only)
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NRS 288.217 requires the Board to hold a public meeting on the arbitration decision entered after the collective bargaining impasse between DCSD and the bargaining agent of the DCSD Bus Drivers. The meeting must include a discussion of (a) the issues submitted to the arbitrator; (b) the statement of reasoning for the arbitrator’s decision; and (c) the overall fiscal impact of the decision. |
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10. DCSD Student Achievement Presentation SG-AS (Information and Discussion)
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Superintendent Lewis will provide the Board with a presentation on DCSD Student Achievement for the 2021-22 school year.
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11. First Reading of Board Policy 518 - Graduation Requirements SG-G (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Leslie Peters, Assistant Director of Educational Services, will present proposed revisions to Board Policy No. 518 - Graduation Requirements for a first reading.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve for first reading, Board Policy No. 518-Graduation Requirements.
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12. Hotline/Website Process SG-C (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
Superintendent Lewis and Director of Information Technology, John Endter, will present a plan for a District hotline/website, which would help solicit and address community concerns, to the Board.
RECOMMENDATION: The Board will approve a plan for a District hotline and website as presented.
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13. Public Comment (5:30 p.m.)
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.
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14. Closed Session (Discussion and For Possible Action)
Description:
The Board will recess to closed session in order to discuss matters with its management representatives pursuant to NRS 288.220(4).
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15. Prioritizing Agenda-Possible Items for Future Board Meetings (Discussion and For Possible Action)
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.
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16. Public Comment
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.
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17. Adjournment
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 |
