August 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Adoption of the Agenda, as submitted - (For Possible Action) (public comment will be taken prior to any action).
Description:
Please Note: The Board reserves the right to (1) take items in a different order, (2) combine two or more Agenda items for consideration, and (3) to remove an item from the Agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the Agenda at any time, in order to accomplish the business on the Agenda in the most efficient manner.
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Public Comment (For Discussion Only)
Description:
Comments will be accepted in person, or through virtual participation via email; suptoffice@dcsd.k12.nv.us no later than 12:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Email for public comment must include the submitting party’s full name. Email for public comment will be posted as a supplemental document and copies will be provided to the board members. The names of those who have provided virtual public comment will be read during public comment and the emails will be included in the record, but the virtual public comment will not be read during the meeting. Comments may be made by members of the public on any matter within the authority of this Board. Please note that public comment will be taken on items marked "for possible action" before action is taken on such items, and members of the public are encouraged to comment on such items at the time they are being considered. Although members of the Board may respond to questions and discuss issues raised during public comment, no action may be taken on such a matter until the matter is placed on an agenda for action at a meeting of the Board. In making public comment, speakers are asked to come to the table or podium, sign in, speak into the microphone, and identify themselves for the record. Commenters are instructed to limit their comments to no more than three (3) minutes, and not simply repeat comments made by others.
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3. Introduction and Special Recognition - (Special Recognition)
Description:
The Board will recognize the Gregory Betts Honorarium recipients.
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4. Open Meeting Law Violation - (For Discussion and For Possible Action)
Presenter:
Yvonne Wagstaff, Board President
Description:
Discussion and possible action to acknowledge the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in A.G. File No.: 13897-472 attached.
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5. Leadership Presentation - (For Discussion Only)
Presenter:
Amy Carter, Principal and Jennifer Worthington, Vice Principal
Description:
School Administrators will give a presentation about Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
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6. Technology - Acceptable Use Policy - (1st Reading) - (For Discussion Only)
Presenter:
Jared Rex, Director of IT
Description:
Staff and Student authorization forms
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7. Closed Session (Discussion Only)
Description:
The Board will recess to closed session in order to discuss matters with its management representatives pursuant to NRS 288.220(4). No action will be taken on any matter discussed in closed session until included on an agenda as an open item listed for possible action.
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8. DCSD Shout-outs - (For Discussion Only)
Presenter:
Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent
Description:
This time is devoted to shout-outs that have been input through the district website to recognize teachers, administrators and students that deserve recognition for being exceptional.
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9. Consent Items - (For Possible Action)
Presenter:
Yvonne Wagstaff, Board President
Description:
Information concerning the following consent items has been forwarded to each Board Member for study prior to this meeting. Unless a Trustee or individual organization interested in one or more consent items has any questions concerning a particular item, the items are approved at one time by the Board of Trustees. The Board President may defer action on such a particular matter or matters at his or her discretion, and may choose to place the same at the end of the regular agenda for separate consideration.
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9.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 17, 2025
Description:
Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 17, 2025, for review and approval.
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9.B. Accounts Payable Special and Regular Run Vouchers
Description:
A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 8889, 8888, 8887, 8886, 8885, 2605, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2611 and Regular Run Voucher numbers 8884, 8883, 2612, and 2613 are attached. Vouchers have been prepared in accordance with state law and copies of the Vouchers are available for review by the public at the Superintendent's office prior to the meeting.
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9.C. Budget Voucher Adjustments
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.
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9.D. Personnel Report No. 25-08
Presenter:
Jeannie Dwyer, Executive Director of HR
Description:
Listed on the Personnel Report No. 25-08 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.
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10. Board Policy 551 - Student Political Activities - (2nd Reading) - (For Discussion and For Possible Action)
Presenter:
Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent
Description:
Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny District's current policy regarding the political activities of students to ensure compliance with current legal requirements and best practices for maintaining a professional and impartial atmosphere in the school district.
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11. Board Policy 529 - Suspension and Expulsion - (2nd Reading) - (For Discussion and For Possible Action)
Presenter:
Shannon Brown, Executive Director of Education Services
Description:
Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the district’s board policy on student suspension and expulsion.
This policy governs the procedures, criteria, and conditions under which students may be suspended or expelled from school for violations of school rules and regulations. The review will ensure that the policy aligns with current state laws, promotes fairness and equity, and supports efforts to maintain a positive learning environment while addressing student behavior.
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12. Board Policy 809 - Transportation (Field Trips) - (2nd Reading) - (For Discussion and For Possible Action)
Presenter:
Jeannie Dwyer, Executive Director of HR
Description:
Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny District's current policy regarding the Athletic and Field trip policy surrounding transportation, including applicable AR.
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13. Health Advisory Committee - (For Discussion and Possible Action)
Description:
Trustee appointment to the Health Advisory Committee.
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14. Superintendent Evaluation Final Rating 2024-25 School Year - (For Discussion and Possible Action)
Presenter:
Yvonne Wagstaff, Board President
Description:
Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the approval of the Superintendent's Evaluation Final Rating, for Superintendent Frankie Alvarado, for the 2024-25 School Year only.
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15. Superintendent Compensation - (For Discussion and For Possible Action)
Presenter:
Yvonne Wagstaff, Board President
Description:
Discussion and possible action to review, discuss, approve, approve with conditions, revise, or deny the approval of the Superintendent's Compensation, for Superintendent Frankie Alvarado.
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16. Board Reports - (Information and Discussion)
Presenter:
Yvonne Wagstaff, Board President
Description:
Brief updates from the Board regarding District committees to which they are assigned.
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17. Superintendent Report - (Administrative Report)
Presenter:
Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent
Description:
Superintendent, Frankie Alvarado, will report to the Board regarding activities of the past month and upcoming District events that may be of interest to them.
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18. Informational Items - (For Discussion Only)
Presenter:
Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent
Description:
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE NON-ACTION ITEMS. ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR ANY CITIZEN MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE TAKEN FROM INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND DISCUSSED DURING THIS MEETING.
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18.A. Summary of Donations
Presenter:
Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent
Description:
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;
Donations: Burlington Coat Factory: $5,000 to Jacks Valley Elementary Richie McGuffin: Kevin Euceda-Martinez: $1,200 to Douglas High School - Soccer Program |
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18.B. Fundraisers
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The September fundraiser, Smash Hunger Pickleball Tournament, for the Douglas County School District Angel Accounts, used to cover the cost of school lunches for students in need.
Join the Pickleball Tournament or come hang out for music, food, raffles, Kids Zone, and Dunk-A-Teacher.
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18.C. Monthly Update of Enrollment Counts - (Information Only)
Presenter:
Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent
Description:
Monthly update on enrollment numbers for each school site is provided to the Board.
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18.D. Administrative Regulation 216(a) - AR Athletic, Extracurricular, Co-curricular and Club Activity Travel and Per Diem Travel
Presenter:
Jeannie Dwyer, Executive Director of HR
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18.E. Administrative Regulation 705(a) - Identification Badges
Presenter:
Jeannie Dwyer, Executive Director of HR
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19. 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 Monday preceding a regular meeting of the Board. Please contact the District Office at 775-782-5134 or Suptoffice@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 |
