Eureka County School District public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of School Trustees will discuss and potentially approve an interlocal agreement between Eureka and Elko for FY24-25. The board will also consider resolutions to augment the FY25 budget across several funds, including the General, Special Education, and Food Service funds.
- FY24-25 Eureka-Elko Interlocal Agreement
- FY25 Budget augmentations for General, Special Education, Food Service, Building and Sites, and Capital Projects funds
- Ratification of payroll and accounts payable totaling over $800,000
- Hiring of Marilyn Strickland-Adams (Bus Driver/Maintenance Assistant) and JannaLyse Erickson-Bell (7-12 Teacher)
- Budget transfers of $5,000 for generator fuel and $1,600 for reading room desks and chairs
REGULAR MEETING
The board will hear and possibly approve the FY 2024 independent audit report, school improvement plans for three schools, revisions to the Restorative Discipline Plan and student discipline regulation, the Local Literacy Plan, and interlocal agreements with Nye and Lander County school districts. They will also consider updating reimbursement rates for meals, mileage, and lodging to match GSA rates. Consent items include ratifying payroll and accounts payable warrants, budget transfers, and adding substitute employees.
- Discuss and possible approval of FY 2024 Independent Audit Report
- School Improvement Plans for Eureka Elementary, Crescent Valley Elementary, and Eureka High School
- Revisions to Restorative Discipline Plan and Student Discipline Administrative Regulation 5135.3 AR
- Interlocal Agreements with Nye County and Lander County School Districts
- Revisions to Administrative Regulation 3300 updating reimbursement rates (meals, mileage, lodging) to GSA rates
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School Board will discuss and vote on renewing group insurance for 2025, which includes a net increase of 5% for dental. Other action items include a Red Ribbon Week proclamation, an interlocal agreement with White Pine County School District, and approval of $5,836 in out-of-state travel for professional development. The consent agenda includes ratification of payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $980,000.
- Discuss and approve 2025 group insurance renewal with Prominence High Deductible Health Plan and HSA option; 5% net increase for dental
- Adopt proclamation declaring Oct 21-26, 2024 as Red Ribbon Week (note: agenda text incorrectly lists 2023)
- Approve 24-25 Interlocal Agreement with White Pine County School District
- Approve out-of-state travel for 3 staff to Kagan Winter Academy in Nashville, TN at approx. $5,836
- Consent agenda includes ratification of payroll warrants: Payroll #6 ($306,074.06), Payroll #7 ($384,672.28), and AP checks totaling approx. $289,224
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School Board will consider awarding a $305,205 contract to U.S. Mechanical, LLC for HVAC upgrades at Eureka Elementary School. They will also discuss and vote on a child rearing leave request from a Crescent Valley Elementary teacher, and consider revisions to policy on substitute teachers. The meeting includes a presentation from the Nevada Association of School Boards and routine consent items approving payroll, minutes, and other administrative actions.
- Discuss and approve $305,205 HVAC upgrade bid for Eureka Elementary School (EES Chiller Project)
- Discuss child rearing leave for teacher Darcey Winklekotter from Jan 6 to Mar 27, 2025
- Second reading of revisions to Policy 4121 on Substitute and Replacement Teachers
- Ratify payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1.1 million
- Approve minutes of August 13, 2024 board meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of School Trustees will discuss student travel, school policy updates, and personnel matters. The meeting includes a review of district finances and the ratification of several payroll and account payable warrants.
- Proposed $16,750 for Diamond Mountain FFA students and advisors to attend the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis
- Second reading of Policy 5153 regarding Prevention and Treatment of Head Injury
- First reading of revisions to Policy 4121 regarding Substitute and Replacement Teachers
- Proposed list of items for a September auction in Eureka
- Ratification of payroll and account payable warrants including amounts of $192,261.64, $116,878.06, $95,882.90, $194,073.56, and $409,834.05
SPECIAL MEETING
The board will discuss and possibly approve a $594,410 bid from Kata Window Tinting for a Window Safety & Security Film Project and a $108,900 bid from Continental Flooring for Flooring Upgrades Phase IV. They will also consider adoption of several new and revised policies, including head injury prevention, Narcan, and network acceptable use, as well as a resolution to authorize temporary interfund loans to grant funds.
- Bid for Window Safety & Security Film Project: $594,410 from Kata Window Tinting
- Bid for ECSD Flooring Upgrades Phase IV: $108,900 from Continental Flooring
- Adoption of new Policy 5153 – Prevention and Treatment of Head Injury
- Adoption of new Policy 2419 – Narcan
- Resolution to authorize temporary interfund loans to Federal and State Grant Funds
SPECIAL MEETING
The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to commit $785,125 from the General Fund for salaries and projects. The meeting also includes reviews of insurance renewal options and several personnel contracts. Additionally, the board will conduct first readings on new district policies.
- Resolution to commit $785,125 for salaries and a generator project
- Insurance renewal proposal for up to $212,413.84
- Personnel contracts for various district staff members
- First readings of student and personnel network access policies
- Resolution in support of iNVest 2025
2024-2025 BUDGET HEARING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a budget hearing to discuss, approve, or deny the 2024-2025 tentative budget, prepared per Nevada Department of Taxation requirements. Public comment will be taken before any action. The meeting is procedural, with the budget as the only substantive action item.
- 2024-2025 tentative budget discussion and possible adoption
- Public comment periods (items 2.01 and 5.01)
- Consent agenda for routine items (item 4.01)
- Next regular meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including out-of-state travel for staff, a principal's contract, and various facility projects. The board will also consider a new policy on Narcan and hear reports from school principals and district officials.
- Approve contract for Eureka High School Principal John Glover: $142,431.32 annual salary plus benefits
- Approve out-of-state travel for Leslie Zimmerman to floral design training in Texas ($2,000)
- Approve out-of-state travel for up to 3 employees for professional development (up to $12,000)
- Approve out-of-state travel for two teachers to NWEA Fusion in Denver ($5,800)
- Approve service proposals from Paul Cavin Architect LLC: window film ($2,000), HVAC upgrades ($47,750), flooring ($6,000)
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the district board room in Eureka and via video at Crescent Valley Elementary. The board will take possible action on several items, including hiring a new Eureka High School principal, approving the tentative FY2025 budget, adopting a Naloxone administration policy, approving the 2025-2026 school calendar, and approving a senior class trip to Sparks. The board will also hear reports from principals, the finance officer, and the superintendent, and will consider a consent agenda that includes ratifying payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $990,000.
- Hiring top candidate for Eureka High School Principal (salary range $67,296–$118,743)
- Tentative FY2025 budget discussion and possible action
- New policy on Naloxone administration in schools
- 2025-2026 Eureka School Calendar approval
- Senior class trip to Coconut Bowl in Sparks, Nevada on May 20, using class funds
Special Meeting - Budget Workshop 2024-2025
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees is holding a special budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget, including projected revenues from local, state, and federal sources, major expenditures, and staffing needs. The board may also give direction on the current 2023-2024 budget and consider designating Hinton Burdick CPA's and Advisors as the district's independent auditor. Public comment will be taken on action items.
- Discussion of proposed 2024-2025 budget needs, including projected revenues and major expenditures
- Possible action on instructions regarding 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets
- Consideration of Hinton Burdick CPA's and Advisors as independent auditor
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with discussion-only items including a legal counsel presentation on Open Meeting Law, a Kagan training report, a review of the Accountability Plan, and an audit report. The board will take possible action on the superintendent's annual evaluation and a consent agenda covering payroll warrants, personnel hires, budget transfers, and a contract with Modern EducateHR.
- Ratify payroll warrants totaling $1,436,747.73
- Ratify hiring of Building Maintenance Tech and Maintenance Assistant
- Ratify budget transfers including $24,000 for professional development
- Ratify contract with Modern EducateHR for policy development
- Discuss/approve annual superintendent's evaluation
SPECIAL MEETING
The Board of School Trustees will meet to consider reclassifying two positions at Eureka Elementary and approving the 2024-2025 Crescent Valley Elementary school calendar. Other discussion items include a tuition agreement with Elko County School District and travel for the Eureka wrestling team.
- Reclassifying two para-professional positions at Eureka Elementary ($89,000 to $165,000 estimated cost)
- Proposed 2024-2025 Crescent Valley Elementary school year calendar
- Tuition Agreement with Elko County School District totaling $42,491.19
- Out-of-State Travel for Eureka Wrestling Team to Bull Head City, Arizona
- Ratification of payroll and accounts payable totaling over $1.3 million
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2024, to discuss and possibly approve several action items, including a resolution honoring the high school football team, the FY25 budget calendar, and out-of-state travel for staff. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items such as payroll warrants, budget transfers, and a resignation. Public comment is invited on all action items.
- Resolution to recognize Eureka County High School Football Team as 2023-2024 NIAA 1-A Champions
- Proposed FY25 Budget Calendar
- Out-of-state travel for 3 staff to Tyler Connect 24 in Indianapolis, IN (May 19-22, 2024) at approx. $11,115, grant-funded
- Ratify payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1.2 million (PR#12 $374,894.77, PR#12.1 $228,690.31, PR#12.2 $6,085.34, PR#13 $299,878.03, AP checks 105556-105645 $320,829.74, reissue lost check $2,476.46, CC $7,721.94)
- Budget transfers: $2,000 for bus fire suppression system, $1,500 for college textbooks