February 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Move:____Second:____Vote:____

6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Opportunity for Board members to report items of interest.

7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Opportunity for Superintendent to report items of interest. Items to be presented but not limited to:

7.A. Presentation of a plaque to Michael's Arts and Crafts Store in Sparks for the donations of school supplies given to Lyon County School District Students.  Accepting the plaque is Lori Johnson, Store Manager of Michael's Arts and Crafts Store in Sparks.

7.B. Presentation of  a plaque to the Rotary Club of Fernley for their continued support as a Friend of Lyon County School District.  Accepting the plaque is Kathy Kennedy, President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Fernley.

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board (no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized). Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice procedures of the open meeting law have been met. If you wish to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, please step up to the front table, be seated, and clearly state your name. In consideration of others please avoid repetition. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes. Should you have more comments, you may submit them in writing to the Board Clerk. Comments directed to the Board as a whole, personal attacks, or slanderous remarks shall not be allowed.

9. CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Board of School Trustees with one action and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Board or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately, during this meeting. Move:____Second:___Vote:___

9.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Student's Disciplinary Action and/or Behavioral Contracts. Closed session may be held. (confidential)

9.B. Request for Exemption from Immunization (confidential)

9.C. Request for Exemption from Graduation Requirements Policy (confidential)

9.D. Request for Early Graduation (confidential)

9.E. Board Correspondence

9.F. Petty Cash Requests

9.G. Reports

9.H. Staff Travel

9.H.1. Out of State Requests

9.H.2. Staff Travel Reports

9.I. Approve claims and financial report as presented by the Finance Director.

9.I.1. Paybill dated January 31, 2011, includes: warrants 150879 to 151119; hand typed checks 150879-150881, 150984; fictitious checks 354, 355, 357; for a total amount of $532,192.08.

10. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

10.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance/Acknowledgement of Donations.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

11. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

12. Discussion and Possible Action to review and select an option for the Silverland Middle School Walk Zone.  This item is being presented by Transportation Supervisor Steve Clifford.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

13. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Lyon County School District Board Policy JFCJ, Random High School Athletic Drug Testing, as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Keith Savage.    Move:____Second:____Vote:____

14. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Lyon County School District Board Policy IGDE, School- Sponsored Dance, as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Keith Savage.    Move:____Second:____Vote:____

15. Discussion and Possible Action to accept the Site Administrators Feedback on Common Core Standards.  This item is being presented by the Director of Curriculum & Accountability Pete Chapin.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

16. Discussion and Possible Action to approve one Braillist/Transcriptionist at Dayton High School.  This item is being presented by Director of Special Services Frankie McCabe.      Move:____Second:____Vote:____

17. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the proposed Classified Staff Salary Schedule (addition of a Grade 12 and Grade 13).  This item is being presented by the Director of Human Resources Neal Freitas.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

18. Discussion and Possible Action to provide direction to Lyon County School District Administrators on the minimum number of student athletes to field sports teams.  This item is being presented by School Board President John Stevens.    Move:____Second:____Vote:____

19. Discussion and Possible Action to accept Lyon County School District's State of the District.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Caroline McIntosh.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

20. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Superintendent's Contract.  Move:____Second:____Vote:____

21. Discussion and Possible Action to approve personnel reports on hires, terminations, resignations, extra duty contracts, and reassignments.  Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

21.A. Licensed

21.B. Classified

21.C. Extra Duty Contracts