January 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Special 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)
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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)
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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. Resignation of Trustee David Burns (For Discussion and Possible Action)
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Presenter: Yvonne Wagstaff, Board President
Description:
Trustee David Burns resigned his position on the Board effective January 21, 2026. The District will advertise this vacant District 7 seat in the Record Courier. The Board of Trustees will interview and may appoint a candidate to the District 7 seat at the February 26, 2026, Regular Board meeting. If appointed, the appointed member will serve the term to December 31, 2026.
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4. Board Policy 552 — Intra-District Open Enrollment and Transportation Assistance (1st Reading) (For Discussion Only)
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Presenter: Ashley Mitchell, AGPM Administrator
Description:
The Board is presented with the DRAFT of a new policy for intra-district open enrollment and transportation assistance.
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5. Board Policy 816 — Automated School Bus Stop-Arm Camera System (1st Reading) (For Discussion Only)
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Presenter: Blair Hinsz, Transportation Director
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The Board will be presented with a DRAFT of a new board policy for an automated school bus stop-arm camera system. This DRAFT is compliant with Nevada Assembly Bill 527 (AB 527) of the 2025 Legislative Session, codified in Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) Chapter 392, effective July, 1, 2025.
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6. Board Policy 905 - Volunteers (2nd Reading) (For Discussion and Possible Action)
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Presenter: Jeannie Dwyer, Executive Director of HR and Christine Ensign
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The Board will be presented with potential revisions to BP 905 regarding volunteers.
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7. Board Policy 906 - Visitors (2nd Reading) (For Discussion and Possible Action)
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Presenter: Jeannie Dwyer, Executive Director of HR and Christine Ensign
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The Board will be presented with potential revisions to BP 906 regarding school visitors.
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8. Consolidation Scenarios (For Discussion and Possible Action)
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Presenter: Frankie Alvarado, Superintendent
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The Superintendent will present additional school consolidation scenarios for Board consideration. All scenarios are based on enrollment trends, facility use, and a two-year budget reduction plan to ensure long-term fiscal solvency. This includes the financial implications of each model and the potential to capture enough savings to reach net-zero in our General Fund Ending Fund Balance by the end of Fiscal Year 2027. The Board is asked to review these models and identify which scenarios merit further development and community engagement, but no formal action to consolidate schools will be taken at this meeting.
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9. Adjournment
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(*) 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 |
