Lander County School District public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will meet to approve a consent agenda including $2,160,755.56 in bills and warrants, and take action on first readings of several policy updates. The board will also consider a student board trustee application and receive informational updates on district matters.
- Approval of consent agenda with $2,160,755.56 in bills and warrants
- First reading of LCSD 001.14 Naming Buildings policy
- First reading of LCSD 005.10.1 Acceptable Use Policy
- First reading of LCSD 005.15P Adult to Adult Bullying Policy
- Approval of student board trustee application
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Board of Trustees will vote on funding for school security upgrades and several new district policies. Members will also review budget updates and the status of the Austin School renovation.
- Proposed $1,113,000 for adding BMHS and ELJHS to the Keyless Entry Project
- Payment of bills and warrants totaling $2,074,623.28
- 1st reading of Safe and Respectful Workplace Policy (LCSD 005.15.2)
- 2nd reading of Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy (LCSD 006.12)
- 2nd reading of Student-Owned Electronic Communications Devices Policy
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Board of Trustees will consider a wide range of policy updates, including AI use and student electronic device policies. The board is also reviewing a quarterly budget report and voting on several administrative approvals.
- Approval and payment of bills and warrants totaling $1,675,419.17
- Proposal to dedicate the Bus Barn as 'The LeRoy Neeley Parking Garage'
- Approval to add the BMES 4th Grade Wing to the keyless entry project
- Ratification of agreement with Lander County Classified School Employees and Public Workers Association
- First readings of Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use and Student-Owned Electronic Communications Devices policies
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will vote on several policy revisions and the FY25 augmented budget. The board is also deciding whether to proceed with capital improvements for the Austin School and renew the POOL/PACT proposal.
- Approval and payment of bills and warrants totaling $2,265,222.21
- Approval to proceed with capital improvements of the Austin School
- Approval of the Augmented Budget FY25
- Acceptance of the POOL/PACT Renewal Proposal
- Revisions to policies 001.1, 001.2, 001.3, and 001.4
Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Meeting 4:00pm
The Board of Trustees will meet for a strategic planning session. The meeting includes a training session provided by Todd Cutler regarding effective Board Governance.
- Board Governance training provided by Todd Cutler
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Board of Trustees will consider approving the final budget for fiscal year 2026 and the school calendars for the next three years. The meeting also includes discussions on capital improvements for the Austin School and staffing for critical need positions.
- Approval of the Final Budget for FY26
- Approval of school calendars for 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29
- Designation of Junior High Special Education Teacher and K-4 Teacher Long Term Substitute as critical need positions
- Discussion on proposals for potential capital improvements of the Austin School
- Review of zone variance requests
Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Meeting 4:00pm
The Lander County School Board of Trustees will hold a strategic planning meeting featuring a workshop on district goals, objectives, and future planning. The meeting begins with dinner, followed by public comment periods, approval of the agenda, and the workshop. No specific votes or financial actions are listed; the session is focused on discussion and planning.
- Board workshop on district goals, objectives, and strategic planning
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will discuss potential capital improvements for the Austin School. The board is also deciding on the approval of bills, warrants, and payroll totaling $2,020,010.36.
- Payment of bills and warrants totaling $2,020,010.36
- Presentation of proposals for potential capital improvements of the Austin School
- County variance requests for the 2025-26 school year
- FY 26 School Board Meeting Calendar
- 3rd Quarter Class Size Reduction Report
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve applying for the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) for the school nutrition program, which could provide free meals to all students. Trustees will also hear a tentative budget and third-quarter financial update. The consent agenda includes approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,618,140.43, along with minutes and vouchers.
- Review and possible approval to apply for the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) for school nutrition
- Tentative budget and third-quarter financial update from Finance Officer Tamara Tooley
- Consent agenda: approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,618,140.43 (accounts payable and payroll)
- Approval of minutes from the March 11 meeting
- Informational presentations: Battle Mountain High School senior class invitation, FFA state presentation, Eleanor Lemaire JHS student showcase
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees meets to consider a consent agenda including approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,401,596.79 and approval of previous meeting minutes. Action items include early graduation requests and a vote on whether to apply for the Community Eligibility Program for the school nutrition program. Informational items include a NASB and legislative update, Battle Mountain High School highlights, and a technology department update.
- Approval of bills and warrants totaling $1,401,596.79 (accounts payable and payroll)
- Possible approval to apply for the Community Eligibility Program for school nutrition
- Early graduation requests for students
- NASB and legislative update from Trustee Holland
- Battle Mountain High School highlights presentation
Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Meeting 8:00am CANCELLED
The February 28, 2025 Board of Trustees strategic planning meeting in Lander County School District has been cancelled. The agenda originally included a workshop with breakfast, discussion of district goals, and board governance training by Todd Cutler.
- Meeting cancelled — no actions taken
- Planned workshop on district goals and strategic planning
- Scheduled board governance training by Todd Cutler
Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Meeting 4:00pm CANCELLED
The Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda was primarily procedural and included a workshop for district goals and strategic planning.
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Board of Trustees will consider approving Hinton Burdick as the district auditor for the FY25 budget year. The board is also reviewing proposed revisions to procurement protocols for federal funds and the district travel policy.
- Approval of Hinton Burdick as designated auditor for FY25
- Payment of bills and warrants totaling $1,401,596.79
- Payment of bills and warrants for Jan 9 ($73,717.16) and Jan 23 ($153,558.78)
- Proposed revision to Policy 004.6.4 Procurement Protocols Federal Funds
- Proposed revision to Policy 005.18 Travel Policy
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 5:30pm
The Lander County School District Board of Trustees will act on a consent agenda that includes approving bills and warrants totaling $1,568,581.41, electing board officers (president, clerk, and liaisons), and considering an early graduation request and appointment of an interim honorary student board member. Informational items include a presentation from Battle Mountain Elementary, a NASB/legislative update, a quarterly budget report, and a formal evaluation of the Superintendent.
- Approval and payment of bills and warrants totaling $1,568,581.41 (accounts payable for Dec 5, 12, 19, 31, and December payroll)
- Election of board president, clerk, NASB representative and alternate, debt management commission representative, and Nevada Legislature liaison
- Formal evaluation of the Superintendent (individual evaluations by trustees attached)
- Early graduation request (action item)
- Appointment of an interim honorary student school board member
2025 School Board Agendas and Minutes
This document serves as a repository for the 2025 School Board agendas and approved minutes. It contains links to files for meetings held throughout the year.
- Agendas for meetings dated 01/14/25, 02/11/25, 03/11/25, 04/08/25, 05/06/25, 05/20/25, 06/17/25, and 07/15/25
- Board Workshop agendas for May 8, 2025, and June 3, 2025
- Approved minutes for meetings dated 01/14/25, 02/11/25, 03/11/25, 04/08/25, and 05/06/25
- Workshop minutes for May 8, 2025