Lander County School District public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Board of Trustees will consider approving adjustments to the FY2025 augmented district budget. The board is also reviewing a video surveillance policy and the appointment of an interim honorary student board member.
- Approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,414,854.51
- Approval of bills and warrants for Nov 7th ($105,949.00) and Nov 22nd ($164,885.43)
- Second reading of LCSD 006.12 Video Surveillance Policy
- Approval of the Augmented Budget for FY2025
- Appointment of an Interim Honorary Student School Board Member
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School Board will consider an audit of the 2023-2024 budget, approve consent agenda items including $1,718,115.49 in bills and warrants, and discuss policy revisions. Action is also planned on critical-need staffing and capital improvements at Austin schools.
- Audit of 2023-2024 (FY24) Lander County School District budget
- Consent agenda approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,718,115.49
- Approve an elementary principal as a critical need position
- Third reading/revision of policy 007.14 on law enforcement interrogations and first readings of video surveillance and air quality procedures policies
- Discussion of Austin capital improvements
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Board of Trustees will review the first quarter financial report and consider the approval of several district policies. The board is also deciding on an early graduation request and a class size reduction plan for FY25.
- Approval and payment of bills and warrants totaling $3,657,257.33
- Revision of Policy 007.14 Law Enforcement Interrogation and Investigations
- Revision of Policy 005.26 Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect
- Approval of the FY25 Class Size Reduction Plan
- Quarterly Budget Update (FY25 1st Quarter Financial Report)
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The board will take action on several policies, including a concussion policy and law enforcement access to students. They will also consider approving a ratified contract with the Lander County Classroom Teachers Association, a classified staff MOU, and salary schedules. Additionally, the board must acknowledge an Attorney General finding that the district violated open meeting law.
- Approval of 2nd reading of LCSD Policy 007.23.4 Concussion-Head Injury Policy
- Approval of 1st reading of LCSD Policy Law Enforcement (access to students on school property)
- Approve the ratified LCCTA Contract (Certified Salary Schedule 2024-2025)
- Approve the Classified MOU (health savings account and schedule)
- Acknowledge Attorney General finding of violation (OAG file no. 13897-465 & 466)
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will hold a meeting with procedural items, public comment, and action items. The key action is the first reading of LCSD Policy 007.23.4 Concussion-Head Injury Policy. The board will also receive the quarterly budget report and an update from NASB and the legislative session. Consent items include approval of multiple financial documents and minutes from prior meetings.
- First reading of LCSD Policy 007.23.4 Concussion-Head Injury Policy
- Quarterly budget report from Finance Officer Tamara Tooley
- Consent agenda with financial documents (FY24 and FY25) and meeting minutes
- NASB & legislative update from Trustee McMahon
- Flyers/handouts including ER Wildlife Education Program Menu for Fall 2024
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The board will vote on consent items including payment of bills and warrants totaling $1,255,291.10 and approve prior meeting minutes. A zone variance request is listed as an action item. An informational update from the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) will be presented. Public comment will be heard at two points in the meeting.
- Approval and payment of bills and warrants totaling $1,255,291.10
- Zone variance approval (no details provided in agenda)
- Consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll for June
- NASB & Legislative Update from Wade Poulsen and Rick Harris
- Public comment periods (3 min per individual, 5 min per organization)
Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Meeting 4:00pm
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss district goals, objectives, and strategic planning for the future. The session is structured as a board workshop.
- Board Workshop regarding district goals and strategic planning
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will meet to review several financial and personnel matters. Key items include the approval of an augmented budget for fiscal year 2024 and the ratification of a contract with the Classified School Employees and Public Workers Association. The board will also consider insurance renewal proposals and various payments for bills and payroll.
- Ratification of agreement with Lander County Classified School Employees and Public Workers Association
- Approval of the FY24 augmented district budget
- Acceptance of the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool (POOL/PACT) renewal proposal
- Payment of bills and warrants totaling $1,358,241.05
- Payment of bills and warrants for May 8th totaling $92,204.90
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm Canceled
The Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024, was canceled. The agenda included a proposed action to ratify an agreement with the Lander County Classified School Employees and Public Workers Association.
- Ratification of agreement with the Lander County Classified School Employees and Public Workers Association
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the final budget for fiscal year 2025, an early graduation request, and a policy on school photography and recording. The board will also vote on consent items such as meeting minutes, a resolution supporting iNVest 2025, and immunization waivers. Public comment is limited to three minutes per individual and five minutes per organization.
- Approval of the Final Budget for FY25
- Early Graduation Request
- Review and Possible Approval of LCSD Policy 006.12 School Photography and Recording
- Resolution in Support of iNVest 2025
- Immunization Waivers
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving the noticed agenda and take action on a proposed settlement agreement to resolve all existing litigation in the case Sparks v. the Lander County School District. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items like the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment.
- Action on proposed settlement agreement in Sparks v. Lander County School District
- Approval and adoption of the noticed agenda
- Public comment periods (3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes per organization)
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will meet to approve the noticed agenda, consent items including payments totaling $1,358,241.05, and zone variance requests for students to attend school in another county. The board will also hear informational reports on NASB and legislative updates, Austin School highlights, and public comments.
- Approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,358,241.05
- Zone variance requests for out-of-county attendance
- 3rd Quarter Class Size Reduction Report
- FY 25 School Board Meeting Calendar
- Public comment periods (3 minutes per individual)
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, consent items, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a one-year CTE teaching position, adopting or revising several district policies, and approving payments totaling $1,645,084.28. The board will also receive informational updates on the budget, maintenance, and legislative matters.
- Approve 1-year FTE CTE teaching position
- 2nd reading of policy 007.23.3 on pediculosis (head lice)
- Revision to policy 006.6.4 on early graduation
- Revision to policy 007.38 on student records
- Approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,645,084.28
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will meet to approve the consent agenda, which includes paying bills and payroll totaling $1,789,710.40, and to act on several action items. These include establishing a new special revenue fund (SB231), designating Hinton Burdick as the district auditor, and approving several new or revised policies. The board will also hear informational updates on technology, legislative matters, and recognize HOSA competitors.
- Approval of bills and payroll totaling $1,789,710.40
- Resolution to establish a Special Revenue Fund known as SB231
- Designation of Hinton Burdick as the district auditor for FY24
- Approval of a 1-year FFA teaching position
- 2nd reading of policies on debarment and fraud reporting; 1st readings on pediculosis and mental health records policies
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, consent items, and several action items, including a formal evaluation of the superintendent, revisions to the district office salary schedule, and appointments. The board will also consider resolutions to revise revenue for the compensated absence and stabilization funds, and approve first readings of new policies on debarment and fraud reporting.
- Approval and payment of bills and warrants totaling $1,257,912.20
- Revisions to District Office salary schedule to add department directors
- Appointment of Cori Warwood as Co-Principal at Battle Mountain High School for 24-25 school year
- Resolution to revise revenue for Compensated Absence Fund (Resolution 2024-01)
- Resolution to revise revenue for Stabilization Fund (Resolution 2024-02)
Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Meeting 8:00am
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees is meeting for a strategic planning session, which includes discussion of district goals, objectives, and future planning. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, public comment, and approval of the agenda, but the main focus is the board workshop.
- Board workshop on district goals, objectives, and strategic planning
- Discussion materials: NASB Governance Standards.pdf, Accounting 101.pptx, Strategic Planning 1-19-24 a.pptx
- Public comment periods with 3-minute individual and 5-minute organization limits
- Approval and adoption of the noticed agenda
Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Meeting 5:00pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees is holding a strategic planning meeting that includes a workshop to discuss district goals, objectives, and future planning. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, public comment, approval of the agenda, and adjournment. No specific action items or decisions are listed beyond the workshop discussion.
- Board workshop on district goals, objectives, and strategic planning
- Public comment periods (limited to 3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes per organization)
- Approval and adoption of the noticed agenda
- Strategic Planning 1-18-24 presentation (16,760 KB) attached
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm--- Canceled
This meeting of the Lander County School District Board of Trustees, scheduled for January 13, 2024, was canceled. The agenda included procedural items (call to order, public comment, agenda approval) and two action items: ratifying an agreement with the Lander County Classified School Employees and Public Workers Association, and approving a revised District Office salary schedule. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.
- Meeting canceled
- Ratify agreement with Lander County Classified School Employees and Public Workers Association
- Approve revised District Office salary schedule
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, electing board officers and voting on consent agenda items including $1,257,912.20 in bills and warrants. The board will also consider revisions to three district policies and receive informational updates on the budget, maintenance, and legislative matters.
- Election of board president, clerk, NASB representative, and other officers
- Approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,257,912.20
- Approval of minutes from November 14 meeting
- Review/revision of policies 3.3P, 3.3.1P, and 3.3.2P
- Quarterly budget and maintenance report
2024 School Board Agendas and Minutes
This is a records index page for the Lander County School District, NV, listing 2024 school board meeting agendas and approved minutes as downloadable PDF files. No decisions or discussion items are contained in this document; it is purely procedural.
- 2024 School Board Meeting Agendas (item 1.01) with 14 attached agenda PDFs
- 2024 School Board Meeting Approved Minutes (item 2.01) with 10 attached minute PDFs
- Includes regular, workshop, and special meetings (e.g., May 13 special, May 7 in Austin)
- July 22 Board Strategic Planning agenda attached