Eureka County School District public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPECIAL MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including resolutions to add funds for Food Service, English Language Learner, and At Risk programs, and to augment the FY24 budget. The board will also consider approving out-of-state travel for a principal, new Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in Animal Science and Plant Science, and a credit reimbursement for the IT/Technology Assistant. Additionally, the board will receive information-only reports on school improvement plans and hear public comments.
- Resolution to add Food Service, English Language Learner, and At Risk Funds
- Resolution to augment FY24 Budget
- Out-of-state travel for High School Principal Blair Roman to NFHS Football Rules Committee (no cost to district)
- High school applications for Animal Science and Plant Science CTE courses
- Credit reimbursement for IT/Technology Assistant (up to $1,938.50 for six credits)
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including accepting the FY 2023 independent audit report, approving two-year contracts with the Eureka County Teachers Association and the Eureka County Schools Classified Association, and approving a memo of understanding related to SB231. The board will also vote on policy revisions for student conduct and a safe respectful learning environment, and will hear reports from principals, the finance officer, and the superintendent.
- FY 2023 Independent Audit Report presented by Hinton Burdick CPAs
- Two-year contract with Eureka County Teachers Association (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025)
- Two-year contract with Eureka County Schools Classified Association (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025)
- Memo of Understanding regarding SB231 and pay increases for supervisors/confidential employees
- Policy 5135.3 AR for General Student Conduct (replaces 5135.9, 5135.10, 5136, etc.)
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including approving out-of-state travel for the high school range team, a drug prevention proclamation, insurance plan renewals, a work-based learning application, and policy revisions. The board will also hear reports from principals, the finance officer, and the superintendent, and act on routine consent agenda items.
- Approve $5,270 travel for Eureka High School Range Team to Western National Rangeland Competition in Ritzville, WA (Nov 13-14)
- Approve proclamation supporting Red Ribbon Week Drug Prevention Campaign
- Approve 2024 group insurance renewal with 10.28% net increase (Prominence High Deductible HSA and Prominence 2500 HMO/PPO plans)
- Approve Eureka High School Work Based Learning Application to Nevada Department of Education
- Ratify payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $2.5 million (PR #5, #5.1, #6, #7; AP $454,370.27, $897,913.58; CC $812.66, $727.50)
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2023, to consider several action items, including approving teacher contracts, a revised Restorative Discipline Plan, and construction bids for roof and concrete work. The board will also vote on contracts for the district's Personnel and Finance Officers. Public comment will be taken on all action items.
- Approve or deny $389,000 bid from MGM Construction for Field House Roof Modifications
- Approve or deny $191,509 base bid from Z7 Development for concrete modifications, with add-alternatives for teacherage driveways ($121,856.50) and Eureka Elementary drop-off area ($71,507.00)
- Approve or deny annual Certified Teachers Contracts for 2023-2024
- Approve or deny revised Restorative Discipline Plan
- Approve contracts for Personnel Officer Devanie Etchegaray and Finance Officer Rhonda Wilker, each $106,500 for 213 days
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at two locations connected by video. The board will consider approving school handbooks, extending an insurance brokerage contract, and waiving a substitute teacher rule, along with routine consent items and reports.
- Extend LP Insurance Services contract for 3 years at $28,000/year (Jan 2024–Dec 2026)
- Approve 2023-2024 Parent-Student and Staff Handbooks for Crescent Valley and Eureka Elementary
- Approve 2023-2024 Eureka High School Student-Parent Handbook
- Waive 20-day rule for a substitute teacher at Eureka Elementary to be long-term
- Ratify payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1.5 million
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with discussion and possible action on several policies, a resolution for interfund loans, and consent agenda items including payroll warrants and new hires. The board will also hear a presentation from the district lobbyist on the last legislative session and receive reports from principals and the superintendent.
- Discuss/approve Business and Finance Policy 3000.16 (Suspension and Disbarment) - second reading
- Discuss/approve revision of Business and Finance Policy 3000.07 (District Purchasing) - second reading
- Discuss/approve Business and Finance Policy 3000.17 (Fund Balance) - second reading
- Discuss/approve revision of Personnel Policy 4121 (Substitute and Replacement Teachers) - second reading
- Resolution to authorize temporary interfund loans to Federal and State Grant Funds
SPECIAL MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider several action items, including approving the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool renewal for $195,480.11, entering into contracts with the superintendent and principals, and passing a resolution to commit $1,959,834 of ending fund balance for collective bargaining agreements and unfinished construction projects. The board will also discuss designating certified positions as critical need, review policy changes, and accept bids for various construction projects. Public comment will be taken on all action items.
- Acceptance of $195,480.11 insurance pool renewal proposal
- Contract for Superintendent Tate Else: $163,000 for 2023-2025
- Resolution to commit $1,959,834 ending fund balance for agreements and contracts
- Bids for flooring, exterior paint, window film, and roof modification projects (estimated $250K-$650K)
- First reading of policies on suspension/disbarment, purchasing, fund balance, and substitute teachers
SPECIAL MEETING AND FY24 BUDGET HEARING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and FY24 budget hearing. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 tentative budget and creating a new K-12 teaching position. The agenda also includes routine consent items and informational reports from school principals and district staff.
- Discuss, approve, or deny creating a new K-12 teaching position (estimated salary $60,914–$111,365 plus benefits)
- Discuss, approve, or deny the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Tentative Budget
- Ratify payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling $866,670.50 (Payroll #21 $268,837.93, Payroll #22 $356,105.65, AP checks $147,596.88 and $87,424.09, credit cards $4,289.25 and $2,416.70)
- Ratify hiring Andrea Sestanovich as Eureka Elementary Fifth Grade Teacher for 2023-2024
- Approve minutes of April 11, 2023 Board Meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve several contracts and the FY2024 tentative budget. Key items include a $1,293,116 bid for a backup generator project, a $49,500 annual audit contract, and multiple architectural service proposals. The board will also discuss a senior trip to Lagoon Amusement Park and ratify routine financial warrants and a principal's resignation.
- Approve $1,293,116 bid from Ormaza Construction for backup generator project
- Approve 3-year audit contract with Hinton Burdick CPA's, $49,500/year
- Approve $83,200 for High School Expansion Phase I design
- Approve $66,000 for district-wide concrete modifications design
- Discuss FY2024 tentative budget
REGULAR MEETING
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The board will elect a president and clerk, make appointments to several committees, and receive a legal presentation on Open Meeting Law and Board Ethics. They will also consider routine consent items, including ratification of payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1 million, and approval of meeting minutes.
- Elect School Board President and Clerk, and appoint NIAA, NASB, Legislative, Investment, and Negotiation representatives
- Ratify payroll warrants and direct deposits totaling $757,852.71 (Payroll #12, #12.1, #13)
- Ratify accounts payable checks totaling $286,036.52 (checks 104424-104484 and 104485-104517)
- Ratify credit card and non-check vouchers for $3,680.50 and $7,861.77
- Ratify resignation letters from Joshua Marran and Brenna Rogne