July 16, 2026 at 4:00 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:  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:  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 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:  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 June 25, 2026, and Special Board Meeting of July 1, 2026, for review and approval.

Description:  A complete list of payments contained in Accounts Payable Special Vouchers numbers 8868, 8869, 8870, 2701, and 2702 and Regular Run Voucher numbers 8866, 8867, 2703, and 2704 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.

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:  On May 19, 2026, the Nevada Department of Taxation placed Douglas County School District on "Fiscal Watch". Under Nevada law, Fiscal Watch is defined as the monitoring of a local government by the Department of Taxation after the Department determines certain financial risk conditions exist. After an agency is placed on Fiscal Watch, the
Department of Taxation and the Committee on Local Government Finance (CLGF) increase their oversight of the organization. At this time, the following items are required to be submitted by the District to the Department on an ongoing basis, along with proof of submission to this Board and their approval and acceptance of the items.

• Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Monthly Treasurer’s Report
• Cash Balances of All Funds
• Written status report on how fiscal practices or budgetary conditions have been corrected and/or improved.

Description:  Listed on the Personnel Report No. 26-07 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:  The Board will conduct a second reading of proposed revisions to the District's Graduation Requirements Policy.

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 is presented with an overview of Technology Department activities for the 25-26 School Year along with an update on summer projects and a look ahead to future technology needs.

Description:  The Board will consider acceptance of 2026 E-Rate Funds totaling $432,368.10 and approval of a Local Match of $288,245.80. These funds are allocated to internet connectivity and network infrastructure upgrades, including wireless access points and network switches, along with network support.

Description:  Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees approve one or both of the following Professional Services Agreements with Resource Concepts, Inc. (RCI) to provide professional consulting services for preliminary parcel development evaluations of District-owned properties:

1. Playhouse/Museum Property Parcel Development Scoping - Not to Exceed $2,500
2. Jacks Valley Elementary School Parcel Development Scoping - Not to Exceed $2,500

The Board may approve either agreement independently or approve both agreements.

Description:  Approve, modify, or deny the shared use agreement with the Boys and Girls Club at Zephyr Cove Elementary School.

Fiscal Impact: Generates $3,000 monthly in revenue that will be placed in the Building and Sites Fund.

Description:  The District approved a contract in the amount of $995,750 with ACCO Engineering for project management services associated with the renovation of the Jacks Valley Elementary School HVAC system. At the June 3, 2026, Board meeting, staff was directed to work with ACCO to negotiate a reduction in services due to the potential consolidation of Jacks Valley and Pinon Hills Elementary Schools.

Description:  The Board will review and discuss proposed revisions to the Board Policy 200 Series, which governs programs. The Board may provide direction to staff, request additional information, or take formal action to approve, modify, or deny the proposed revisions.

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

Description:  Future Agenda Items will provide trustees 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: 

• Monday, August 3, 2026, ASPIRE moved into a new location on Toler Avenue
• Thursday, August 13, 2026, Scarselli Ice Cream Social 4:30-5:30pm
• Friday, August 14, 2026, Jacks Valley Popcicles on the Playground 2:00-3:00pm
• Monday, August 17, 2026, 1st day of school
• Thursday, September 9, 2026, DHS Back to School Night 5:00-6:45pm

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