February 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

7. NAMING OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES

8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Opportunity for Superintendent to report items of interest

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

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

10.C. Request for Early Graduation/HSE (confidential)

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

10.E. Leave of Absence Request

10.F. Personnel Reports

10.F.1. Certified

10.F.2. Classified

10.F.3. Extra Duty

10.F.4. Volunteer

10.G. Retirement

10.H. Reports

10.H.1. Enrollment

10.H.2. IT

10.H.3. Grants

10.I. Annual Bids, Contracts and Agreements

10.I.1. MOU with JAG

10.I.2. Site Preparation for EVES

10.J. Travel

10.J.1. Out of State Requests

10.J.2. In-State Travel

10.J.3. Student Travel

10.J.4. Staff Travel Reports

11. CONSENT AGENDA - FINANCIAL CLAIMS AND REPORT: Acknowledgement and acceptance of Financial Claims and Report.

11.A. PAYBILL: Dated 1/23/17 to 2/16/17; Checks 183924-184467; Vouchers 1197, 1199,1202,1204,1231; Totaling $1,181,153.99

12. CONSENT AGENDA- DONATIONS: Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Donations

13. ACTION ITEMS

14. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to approve the recommended Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to work with architect, Berger Hannafin in defining the safety and security improvements scope of work for the recommended amount, to be paid from the General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Bonds, Series 2016.  This item is being presented by Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser.

15. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action on a resolution designated as the “2017B Refunding Bond Resolution”; declaring the necessity of incurring a bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Lyon County School District for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the District; authorizing the issuance of the Lyon County School District, Nevada, General Obligation (Limited Tax) Refunding Bonds, Series 2017B; providing the terms, conditions, and form of the bonds; providing other details in connection therewith; and providing the effective date.  This item is being presented by Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser and Marty Johnson with JNA Consulting Group, LLC.

16. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to approve an update on the WNC Jump Start Program. This item is being presented by Secondary CIA Director, Keri Pommerening and Western Nevada College Liberal Arts Division Director, Scott Morrison.

17. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to review select Board Governance Administration (B) policies.  This item is being presented by Board Member, John Stevens and Board President, Bridget Peterson.

18. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a report on the work of the District’s Effective Instruction with Technology Committee.  This item is being presented by Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Jim Gianotti and I.T. Supervisor, Alan Medeiros.

19. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to approve a report on the District’s implementation of the plan of corrective action to address findings from the FY15 and FY16 financial audits, including the progress on reconciliations.  This item is being presented by Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser.

20. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to approve the acquisition of six school buses in the amount of $881,548.50 to be paid from the General Fund ($821,399.50) and the General Obligation (Limited Tax) School Bonds, Series 2015 ($60,149.00).  This item is being presented by Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser; Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan and Transportation Supervisor, Bonita Stevens.

21. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to approve the acquisition of two maintenance trucks in the amount of $86,885.50 to be paid from the FY17 ($50,441.25) and FY18 ($36,444.25) general fund. This item is being presented by Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser; Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan and Transportation Supervisor, Bonita Stevens.

22. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to approve the Lyon County School District 2017 State of the District Report.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Wayne Workman and Public Information Officer, Erika Garcia.

23. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to adopt the Lyon County School District Resolution in Support of iNVest 2017 document.  This item is being presented by Board President, Bridget Peterson and Superintendent, Wayne Workman.

24. (For Possible Action) Discussion and possible action to approve the acquisition of new Audio Enhancement equipment due to the new Kindergarten modulars and the separation of Silver Stage Elementary School and the true up process in the amount of $36,800.00, to be paid from the recommended funding sources.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Wayne Workman and Director of Finance and Facilities, Shawn Heusser.

25. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve new LCSD Policy AA: Equal Educational Opportunity; Non-discrimination as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Director of Special Services, Marva Cleven and Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan.

26. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve new LCSD Policy AB: Non- discrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Director of Special Services, Marva Cleven and Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan.

27. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve LCSD Policy AC: Non- discrimination on the Basis of Disability Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Director of Special Services, Marva Cleven and Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan.

28. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revisions to LCSD Policy IKE: Retention Policy for Students in Grades K-6 as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Jim Gianotti.

29. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revisions to LCSD Policy IGD: Student Special and Senior Trips as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder and Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan.

30. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve new LCSD Policy IGDF: Athletic and Extra/Co-Curricular Trips as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder and Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan.

31. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve new LCSD Policy IGDG: School Field Trips as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder and Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan.

32. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revisions to LCSD Policy JHFA: Supervision of Students as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder and Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan.

33. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revisions to LCSD Policy INI: School Photography and Recording as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder and Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan.

34. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revisions to LCSD Policy JECBB: Variance Policy as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder.

35. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revisions to LCSD Policy IICD: Parent and Family Engagement as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Director of Elementary CIA, Jim Gianotti and Grants Manager, Lise Coudriet. 

36. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve revisions to LCSD Policy JH: Educational Services Plan for Students in Alternative Living Environments as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Director of Elementary CIA, Jim Gianotti and Grants Manager, Lise Coudriet.

37. (For Possible Action) Discussion and Possible Action to approve new LCSD Policy JHB: Educational Services Plan for Students in Foster Care as a second and final reading. This item is being presented by Director of Elementary CIA, Jim Gianotti and Grants Manager, Lise Coudriet.

38. 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.

39. ADJOURNMENT