May 21, 2014 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. Yerington Intermediate School - Spirit of Nevada Award

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.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.

9. ACTION SECTION

9.A. Open Public Hearing

9.A.1. Conduct public hearing on 2014-2015 tentative budget - provides citizens an opportunity for input and comment on the District's 2014-2015 budget.

9.B. Closed Public Hearing Portion

9.B.1. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  Discussion and Possible Action that the Board provide administration direction as to any changes to be made when preparing the final budget or adopt the tentative budget as the final budget. This item is being presented by Director of Finance Phil Cowee. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

10. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) 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:___

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

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

10.C. Request for Early Graduation/G.E.D. (confidential)

10.D. Request for additional days from the Sick Leave Bank (confidential)

10.E. Personnel Reports

10.E.1. Certified

10.E.2. Classified

10.E.3. Extra Duty Contracts

10.F. Travel Request - Students

10.G. Contract Renewals

10.G.1. Boys and Girls Cub - Bus Use Memorandums of Understanding

10.H. Reports

10.H.1. Financial

10.H.2. Enrollment

10.H.3. IT

10.H.4. Grants

10.I. Staff Travel

10.I.1. Out of State Requests

10.I.2. Staff Travel Reports

10.J. Approve claims and financial report as presented by the Director of Finance.

10.J.1. Paybill dated 05/15/2014, includes: warrants 170071-170662 ; total amount of, $1,588,713.46.

11. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

11.A. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance/Acknowledgement of Donations. Move:____Second:____Vote:____

12. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

13. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on adoption of a bond election resolution.  This item is being presented by Marty Johnson, JNA Consulting and Director of Finance Phil Cowee.   Move:____  Second:____  Vote:_____

14. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on a Refunding Bond Sale Resolution.  This item is being presented by Marty Johnson, JNA Consulting and Director of Finance Phil Cowee.  Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

15. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve paid lunch increase. This item is being presented by Director of Finance Phil Cowee. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

16. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to review NRS 389.805, #4 (certificate of attendance) and Policy IKFB- Policy On Participation In Graduation Ceremonies.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

17. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to accept the report on kindergarten performance in Lyon County since implementing full day and new standards.  This item is being presented by Director of Curriculum and Accountability Claudia Fadness. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

18. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve as a third and final reading a Services To Students Provided By Outside Individuals, Agencies, and/or Organizations policy.  This item is being presented by Director of Special Services Frankie McCabe. Move:____  Second:____  Vote:_____

19. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action for the Board of Trustees to review a potential Foreign Language requirement for a Standard or Advanced Diploma per possible discussions to be held at the State Board of Education graduation requirements subcommittee meeting. . This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

20. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to adopt the Nevada Association of School Boards resolution to provide adequate base funding for education. This item is being presented by Keith Savage, Superintendent. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

21. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve  Pre-Kindergarten and paraprofessional positions at  both Dayton Elementary School and Sutro Elementary School to staff Title I Pre-Kindergarten programs.  This item is being presented by Director of Curriculum and Accountability Claudia Fadness and Director of Human Resources Alan Reeder. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

22. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract to replace acoustic tiles at the Yerington High School multi-purpose room to Omboli Interiors.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

23. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract to replace acoustic tiles at the Fernley Intermediate School multi-purpose room to Omboli Interiors.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

24. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract to replace acoustic tiles at the Cottonwood Elementary School main building and multi-purpose room to Omboli Interiors.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

25. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract to upgrade the backflow systems at Fernley Elementary School to Savage and Sons Plumbing.  This item is being presented by Superintendent  Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

26. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract for roofing services for the Yerington Intermediate School gymnasium to Alpine Roofing Company.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

27. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract for parking lot maintenance at Yerington High School to Sierra Nevada Contractors.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move:____  Second:____  Vote:____

28. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract for parking lot maintenance at Riverview Elementary School to Sierra Nevada Contractors.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

29. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract for parking lot maintenance at Smith Valley Schools School to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

30. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a contract for construction of a metal building at Dayton High School to F&G Construction Limited.  This item is being presented by Superintendent Keith Savage. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

31. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to adopt revisions to Board Policy JFCC: Safe and Respectful Learning Environment as a first reading. This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Wayne Workman. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

32. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to enact a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UpWard Bound UNR for the use of Lyon County School District buses. This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent Wayne Workman. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

33. 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.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.