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Watch it Live: Carson City School District Board Meeting

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CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1402 West King Street
Carson City, Nevada
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

LOCATION OF MEETING: Sierra Room
Community Center
851 E. William Street
Carson City, Nevada

**Action may be taken on any agenda item unless noted "discussion only."**
**Public Comment will be taken on any item on this agenda on which action may be
taken, before action is taken on the item.**

CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.

1. Flag Salute: Steve Reynolds

2. Adoption of the Agenda, as submitted – action item.
Please Note: The Board reserves the right to take items in a different order to
accomplish the business on the Agenda in the most efficient manner.

3. Superintendent’s Report – information only.
*Follow-up on inquiries made to the Superintendent
 Announcements

4. Board Reports/Board Member Comments – information only.
 Announcements

5. Association Reports – discussion only.

6. Public Comment – Comments may be made by members of the public on any
matter within the authority of this Board. 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 sign
in, speak into the microphone at the podium, identify themselves for the record,
not simply repeat comments made by others and limit comments to no more than
three (3) minutes. Please note that Public Comment will be taken on any item on
this agenda on which action may be taken, before action is taken on the item. –
discussion only; no action.

7. Informational Update from the Owner’s Mike Mitchell
Representative/Bond Oversight Committee on
District Bond Projects – discussion only.

8. 2011 Nevada Legislative Update: Report on Items Richard Stokes
of Interest Relating to Education – discussion only.

9. Discussion and Possible Action on the “Next Steps” Ron Swirczek
Associated with the Development of Community
Education Partnerships, which includes the Process
of Developing a Vision for Education, with the
option of Selecting a Date and Time for a possible
Board Workshop – action item.

10 Discussion and Action to approve a $.05 price increase Anthony Turley
for meals at all CCSD Elementary and Middle Schools
in order to Comply with the Requirements of the Healthy,
Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 – action item.

11. Approval of Consent Agenda – action item.

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE
AND MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CARSON CITY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
WITH ONE ACTION AND WITHOUT 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.
a. Approval and Ratification of Purchase Orders and Payables, and
Authorization for Signing of Warrant Registers, Payroll Journals and other
orders for goods and services for Processing and Payment.
b. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes.
c. Notification of budget transfers for the prior month.
d. Approval of employee leave requests.
e. Approval of sick leave bank withdrawals.
f. Request for permission for 16-year-old to withdraw from school to take
GED.
g. Request for permission for Home School/Charter High School students to
participate in athletics at Carson High School.
h. Request for permission for student exemption of required vaccinations
pursuant to NRS 392.437
i. NAC 354.561 Local Government Financial Reporting Requirements,
Quarterly Economic Survey
j. Notification of Changes in the Classified and Nursing Staff, including
New Hires and Terminations
k. Approval of Offers of Employment to Certified Staff

12. Requests for Future Agenda Topics

13. Adjournment

A copy of the Agenda of this meeting has been posted before 9:00 AM on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the
following locations: 1) Department of Education, 700 E. Fifth Street; 2) School Administration Office,
1402 W. King Street; 3) Carson City Public Library, 900 N. Roop Street; and 4) Carson City Manager's
Office, 201 N. Carson Street.

Carson City School District is pleased to provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you
have a disability, please contact us at 775-283-2100, and we will provide assistance or accommodate you in
any way that we possibly can.

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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 6-12, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Organized by Carol Park, the Elks held an open to the public, two-day indoor garage sale at the lodge in March as a fundraiser for Holiday with a Hero. Lodge members donated all items sold and assisted at the event which received excellent support from the community.

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested at a local diner after allegedly stealing a car from a used car lot two days prior to test drive it.

Friday May 10 at 7:30PM, Valhalla Tahoe kicks off their season with a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure,” at the Boathouse Theater. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City.”

The Carson City Symphony Association will present a concert, "Pleasures of Music," on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 N. Hwy. 395, south of Best Buy, Carson City. The concert is a Mark Twain Days event. Admission is free, donations welcome,

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn how its annual Educational Grant has helped local students at the club’s next meeting. Carson School District K-12 Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator Brittany Witter received the club’s Carson City School District’s Professional Development Center Grant last year with the goal of funding the “Literacy and Love of Reading through Social Studies” project.

Western Nevada College hosted a ceremony to celebrate students succeeding in training to reestablish themselves in the workforce on Thursday.

Perfection in a fur coat is the best way to describe Cher, our cat of the week. Just 7 months old, she is a pretty little short-haired girl with a sweet and social personality.

Carson High School's Senior in the Spotlight this week is Parker Schmid, a remarkable young man whose sparkle radiates in every aspect of his life. From academics to extracurriculars, Parker's journey embodies excellence and compassion, traits that set him apart from his peers.

UPDATE 6 p.m.: Courtesy of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office: On May 3, 2024 at approximately 1430 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with Central Lyon County, Carson City and Storey County Fire personnel to the area of 34 Newman Ln. for a report of motorhome on fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the fire had spread and multiple other abandoned vehicles caught fire as well. No one was hurt or injured during the incident. The incident is currently under investigation, which is being conducted by the Nevada State Fire Marshall’s Division.

UPDATE 2:38 p.m.: Firefighters from Storey are also now responding.

UPDATE 2:33 p.m.: Multiple vehicles on the property are engulfed in flame.

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Around 2:15 p.m. a fire was reported at 34 Newman Lane in Mound House.

Firefighters from Carson City and Lyon County are enroute to the scene.

UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, a student reported they saw a weapon. The incident was investigated and there was no weapon found. The lockdown has now been lifted and students are leaving the school.

UPDATE 1:15 p.m.: Update 05-03-24 at 1:15 p.m.
One student has reported an alleged weapon sighting. It has not been corroborated, but school officials and the sheriff’s office are investigating out an abundance of caution.

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UPDATE 12:50 p.m.: The following update was provided by the district:

Carson High School was put on lockdown this afternoon around 12:15 p.m. No person was injured. There is an active situation being investigated in cooperation with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. We will provide more information as it becomes known. The school is secure. Do not go to the school. No entrances will be permitted at time. The district will provide updates every 30 minutes. Expect the next update at 1:15 p.m.

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Carson High School is currently on a lockdown as of 12:40 p.m. Friday, but there has been no incident reported according to Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Two School Resource Officers are on scene investigating why the alarm went off.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on the current status of the Highway 50 Preservation Project in Dayton.

Kids ages 8-14: Join Skiing is Believing at Western Nevada college for our multidiscplinary sport & fitness camp! Every day of every week, Skiing is Believing staff will help provide a variety of sports for kids to develop their physical skills and promote emotional development through exercise and community service.

After months of thorough community engagement and meticulous deliberation, Douglas County has announced the completion of its new Strategic Plan. This document, which will guide the County's decisions and resource allocation for the next five years, is the result of extensive input from both internal and external stakeholders.

The unpredictability of spring this first weekend of May continues with the threat of snow showers in the Sierra on Saturday, along with gusty winds and rain down to the valley floors for Carson City and surrounding areas. The storm system should moved out by Sunday morning.

Carson High School Culinary Arts and Early Childhood Education students competed at the three-day state conference last month for Nevada Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. This was the first time the school’s programs participated in the conference. A total of 25 students competed in eight events.

Family fun, lively bands and historical characters return to Dangberg Historic Park in Minden beginning in May. Favorite presenters, bands and Chautauquans will be joined by new ones as well.

Carson City’s former Board of Supervisor and business owner Stan Jones was posthumously awarded Thursday the Historic Preservation Award for his long time work for downtown Carson City.

Each year, a Historic Preservation Award is awarded by the Historic Resources Commission to Carson City residents or organizations who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to historic preservation.

The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is today, Thursday, May 2 at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City. The memorial brings hundreds to the capitol grounds. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested three for their alleged involvement in business thefts last month on Topsy Lane south of Carson City.

The national issue of suicide — particularly among veterans — touched many people who attended the Walk for Hope on Wednesday morning at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

The new renovations at the Carson City Senior Center opened the opportunity to host art shows to extend enrichment to the senior community. Carson City Senior Center presents “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground,” featuring 16 artists who were asked to explore the geographical and cultural differences in Nevada, if such differences truly exist.

Meet Nash, Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week Nash. He's a striking 2-year-old German Shepherd who entered our shelter a couple of weeks ago due to his previous owner's moving. With Nash's handsome appearance and endearing personality, this young man captures the hearts of all who meet him.

Time to dust off those ten-speeds Carson City, because May is Bike Month in the capital city!

Carson City’s Muscle Powered hosts bike month each year in addition to their year-round volunteerism.

More than 48 Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America students attended the state conference in Sparks, Nev. this past week. In total, 38 of those students earned 74 “Top-10” placements in 30 separate events. Additionally, three CHS FBLA students took state with first-place finishes and 15 of them qualified for the National Business Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. this coming June.

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) would like to thank everyone who attended or contributed to our annual Bark Whine & Dine, held on April 27. What a wonderful event it was!

The inaugural Carson City Cinco de Mayo 2024 festival this Friday through Sunday will be a 3-day celebration of Mexican culture for all the Northern Nevada region to enjoy.

In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2024 Scavenger Hunt.

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!

Food Bank of Northern Nevada made a stop to the Carson City Senior Center on Wednesday morning, with another stop at the Dayton Senior Center from 11 to noon.