May 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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.

Description:  DHS would like to recognize two students, Shannon Brady and Jed Lu, who have accepted full academic scholarships to UNR.

Description:  This time is devoted to shoutouts that have been input through the district website to recognize teachers, administrators and students that deserve recognition for being exceptional.

Description:  The Board reviewed the Tentative Budget at its meeting held on April 9, 2026.  The District's Director of Business Services, Mrs. Susan Estes, has prepared the Final Budget inclusive of known estimated revenues and projected expenditures for the 2026-27 school year and will present it for adoption as the Final Budget.

Description:  Including prior year-ending fund balance adjustments for the District's 2025-2026 December Amended Budget, Staff would like to review with the Board a revised five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as required by Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 354.5945.  Along with the five-year Capital Improvement Plan is the request for the continuation of the levy for Residential Building Permit Tax that supports the five-year Capital Improvement Plan as required by Nevada Revised Statute NRS 387.331. This request is sent to the Department of Taxation for their approval to be heard at the Douglas County Commission in support of this tax. Included for Board Members is the aforementioned revised five-year Capital Improvement Plan and request for continuation of the levy for Residential Building Permit Tax that supports the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The five-year Capital Improvement Plan has been revised principally to accommodate revised cash flow timing, revised cost estimates of certain projects, and the addition of projects.

Description:  The Board is presented with the design contract from CR Engineering for the Boiler Replacement Project in accordance with the Capital Improvement Plan. The District plans on replacing boilers at JVES, SES, and PWLMS.

Description:  The Board will conduct a second reading of proposed revisions to the district’s Student Dress Code Policy.

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.

Description: 

Request to approve the purchase agreement with Trebron Company, Inc. for Verkada security products. The agreement includes a comprehensive package of indoor and outdoor cameras, environmental sensors, intercoms, and necessary mounting hardware. Alongside the physical equipment, the proposal encompasses a seven-year software license to support the system's operation. The total cost of the proposed system is $816,654.80. This is a planned expenditure in the IT budget for technology refresh purchases. 

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.

Description:  Attached are Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 9, 2026, and the Special Board Meeting of April 13, 2026, for review and approval.

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 2689, 2690, 2691, 2692, 2693, 2694, 2695, 2696, 2697, 2698, 2699, and Regular Run Voucher numbers 8881 and 8882 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.

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.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 26-05 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.

Description:  There has been one (1) report of restraint/aversive intervention for the month of April. A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) has been developed and submitted to the Department of Education under NRS 388.5315.

Description:  The Board will review and discuss proposed revisions to Douglas County School District Policy No. 523. The Board may provide direction to staff, request additional information, or take formal action to approve, modify, or deny the proposed revision.

Description:  The Board will review and discuss proposed revisions to the Board Policy 100 Series, which governs objectives. The Board may provide direction to staff, request additional information, or take formal action to approve, modify, or deny the proposed revisions.

Description:  The District, through agent Brandon Lewis of USI Insurance Services, has obtained renewal quotes for the District's Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance coverage. Included in each Board member's packet is an Executive Summary and Coverage Summary of renewal quotes from the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool (NPAIP). With no change in the current $10,000 property and liability deductibles, there was an approximate increase in the renewal premium of 7.93% through the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool (NPAIP). The other significant change, is that the POOL had to reduce the member limit for cyber coverage from $3M to $1M. The Property and Casualty premium would increase from $869,282 to $938,232. The district maintains property, liability, cyber, environmental and student accident insurance through its membership in the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool (NPAIP). The renewal program was marketed to obtain the best terms and pricing available for the membership.  Overall, the program renewal included lower property rates and a more cost-effective liability structure.
 
Individual member premiums are based on exposures and loss experience. The district’s insured property values increased by $53.9 million or 18%, primarily due to increased estimates for construction replacement costs. Liability exposures were reduced slightly, including lower vehicle and employee counts. The NPAIP has paid over $2 million in claims for the district since 2020.
 
The annual cost with NPAIP increased from $996,241.17 to $1,109,219.92. The increase of 11.3% is primarily due to the 18% increase in property values, partially offset by reduced rates.
 
The renewal continues to include a $10,000 property and liability deductible. Cyber liability coverage continues to provide a $1 million limit per member, with several enhanced sub-limits.

 NPAIP continues to provide a wide range of additional services and resources for DCSD, including an Employee Assistance Program, HR Resources Consulting, E-Learning, Email Security Training, school safety operations consulting, and other risk management services.

Description:  This resolution formally determines that specific educational subjects are experiencing a critical labor shortage, establishing them as hard-to-fill positions pursuant to Assembly Bill 398. By making this declaration, the Board of Trustees enables the school district to apply for state-appropriated funds to provide compensation in addition to base pay for these roles. Eligible roles under this designation include licensed teachers of record who spend the majority of their school day actively teaching English language arts, mathematics, science, or special education. This action aligns with the stated legislative intent to establish temporary solutions that ameliorate the urgent problem of high teacher vacancy rates, which are detrimental to student outcomes. Approval of this resolution satisfies the requirement for the board to identify these critical shortages, authorizing the district to submit its application and required documentation to receive the award money.

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 during closed session.

Description:  The Board will consider approval of the Tentative Agreement reached between the District and the Bus Drivers Chapter #6 following collective bargaining negotiations. The Agreement establishes terms and conditions of employment for the designated bargaining unit for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029. Key provisions include negotiated adjustments to compensation, benefits, and working conditions as mutually agreed upon by both parties. The Tentative Agreement has been ratified by the Association and is now presented to the Board for final approval. The fiscal impact of the Agreement is a reduction. Approval of this item will authorize implementation of all terms effective upon Board action.

Description:  The Board will consider approval of the Tentative Agreement reached between the District and the Douglas County Support Staff Organization (DCSSO) following collective bargaining negotiations. The Agreement establishes terms and conditions of employment for the designated bargaining unit for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Key provisions include negotiated adjustments to compensation, benefits, and working conditions as mutually agreed upon by both parties. The Tentative Agreement has been ratified by the Association and is now presented to the Board for final approval. The fiscal impact of the Agreement is a reduction. Approval of this item will authorize implementation of all terms effective upon Board action.

Description:  The District and DCAA have reached an agreement on modifications of the meet & confer agreement for the term of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. The modifications include a temporary five (5) day calendar work day reduction for non-instructional work days, and a modification of the vacation day payout and accrual for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Description:  As part of its annual organization, at the January 2026 Board Meeting, the Board approved the schedule of Board Meetings for the 2026 calendar year (February 2026 - January 2027). The schedule is offered for amendment of the June meeting date.

Description:  The Board will discuss amendments to the recommendations for representation on numerous committees and boards to include newly appointed members. It will take action to designate a representative and an alternate representative for each listed body.

Description:  Information will be presented regarding AB 501 and the NRS Chapter 389 amendment, which allows a Board to authorize students to earn elective credit for completing outdoor recreational activities required for graduation.

Description:  The Board of Trustees will be presented with an overview of real property assets to identify opportunities for optimization and align physical assets with long-term educational and financial goals. As requested by the Board, this presentation will include options for the location of the District Office. Additionally, DCSD has a need to fund the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. This necessitates strategic management of underutilized properties. Options for these properties range from holding or repurposing to leasing or selling or disposing of the asset(s), with the goal of reducing operational costs or generating reinvestment capital. 

Action taken on these real property assets will be directed by the Board of Trustees, utilizing all authorities granted to them as outlined in the law. Specifically, any disposal or sale of school district property will strictly follow the statutory requirements and bidding processes governed by NRS 393 (Sections 220-325). This includes the authority to adopt resolutions to sell or lease property, appoint appraisers, and approve subdivision applications.
 

Description:  Our Student Board Representative will give a report to the Board of Trustees.

Description:  Brief updates from the Board regarding District committees to which they are assigned.

Description:  Future Agenda Items will provide trustees with an opportunity to identify topics for upcoming board meetings that support strategic planning, policy review, and district improvement efforts. This item allows board members to request reports, propose new initiatives, or flag emerging issues that may require discussion or action. Suggested items will be prioritized by the Board Officers and Superintendent based on urgency, alignment with district goals, and available resources. No action will be taken during this meeting, as this item is intended solely for planning and direction-setting.

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.

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.

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:

• DHS Automotive Program received the following vehicles:
  • Jennifer Covey donated a 1999 Subaru Outback Legacy valued at $500
  • Tim Ghan donated a 2005 Dodge Durango valued at $500
  • Jessica Schumann donated a 2002 Ford Windstar valued at $100
• Scarselli Elementary School received the following donations for their 5th Grade Science Camp:
  • Elite Air Systems         $250
  • M. Scott Properties     $125
  • Marty's Appliance        $250
  • Ace Hardware of Gardnerville   $500
  • Douglas Disposal        $200
  • Minden Dental             $125
  • Andrew Korcek, DDS  $125

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

Description:  Events are presented to keep the Board and the community informed and engaged with our schools:

• Celebrations & Graduations list attached
• Summer School registration is open now through June 15 and the summer school schedule is June 22 - July 16, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Description:  Included are the updates to Administrative Regulation 100 Series pertaining to the Board Policy 100 Series the Board has reviewed.

Description:  This AR is presented to the Board in correlation with AB 501 and BP 518 amendment draft, Item 15 on this agenda.

Description:  This AR is presented to the Board in correlation to the BP 521 amendment draft, Item 16 on this agenda.

Description:  DCSD will not need to use the contingency days built into the 2025-26 school calendar. As a result, there will be no school on Friday, May 22, or Friday, June 5.

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