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MINUTES CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES EDWARD A. GREER EDUCATION CENTER, BOARD ROOM

2832 E. FLAMINGO ROAD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121 Thursday, February 11, 2010 4:00 p.m. Roll Call: Members Present Member Absent Carolyn Edwards, Vice President Terri Janison, President Dr. Linda E. Young, Clerk Chris Garvey, Member Larry P. Mason, Member Sheila R. Moulton, Member Deanna L. Wright, Member Dr. Walt Rulffes, Superintendent of Schools ANNOUNCEMENTS Trustee Edwards chaired tonight’s meeting in Trustee Janison’s absence. Trustee Edwards stated that Trustee Janison was attending the announcement of the Superintendent of the Year with Dr. Rulffes in Phoenix, Arizona. INVOCATION Brother Talid Muhammad, Muhammad Mosque, performed the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Rancho High School ROTC led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPT AGENDA Adopt agenda, except note revised reference material for Items 4.17, 4.18 and 6.05. Motion: Young Second: Moulton Vote: Unanimous Trustee Mason was not present for the vote. STUDENT REPORTS Jessica Godfrey, student body president at Coronado High School, Deanna Wright, District A trustee; and Kylie Winward, student body president at Foothill High School, Deanna Wright, District A trustee, gave brief overviews of present and future activities, plans, and goals for their respective schools.

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PRESENTATION OF SCHOOL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Presentation and overview of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s perspective on integrated pest management for schools. Sherry L. Glick, Coordinator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Ms. Glick conducted a presentation on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pesticides Programs’ Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Her presentation included: What is IPM?, How Much Would It Cost?, Defining IPM – The Pyramid, Why IPM? Healthy School Environments, Where to Start With Your IPM Program, Education: Pest Press, Former IAQ Award Winner and IMP Champion, and EPA’s Role. She provided additional information as well, such as EPA publications on pest management in schools. Trustee Moulton asked if there were grants available to assist the District in funding the IPM program. Ms. Glick stated there are collaborative grants, one called CARE, Community Action for Renewed Environment, and there is also a program called Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program. Trustee Young expressed her support of the program. Trustee Edwards asked for the Board to be informed of what the District currently does regarding pest control. Dr. Lauren Kohut-Rost, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction Unit, stated the Facilities Division could provide information regarding what practice is currently in place. Trustee Edwards asked if the District had looked into the IPM program previously. Paul Gerner, Associate Superintendent, Facilities Division, stated the District has developed and applied green cleaning technologies. He stated IPM would be the next step that he would like to take, but the resource constraints that the District is under is a factor. He stated staff is developing an IPM policy and is planning to run a pilot program looking at funding and any impact on the Instruction Unit. STUDENT REPORTS (continued) Carlos Barron, student body president at Rancho High School, Larry Mason, District D trustee, gave a brief overview of present and future activities, plans, and goals for his school. PRESENTATION OF TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION Presentation and update of Clark County School District transportation innovations. Frank Giordano, Director of Transportation, Clark County School District.

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PRESENTATION OF TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION (continued) Mr. Giordano shared with the Board some of the innovative projects and programs happening in the Transportation Department. His presentation covered areas such as fuel usage; exhaust after-treatment; awards received for implementing clean air programs; midday park-out program, safety equipment, including global positioning system (GPS), video observation equipment; backup cameras and monitors, and solar panels; and an introduction of the District’s first hybrid school bus. RECESS: 5:04 p.m. RECONVENE: 5:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT RECOGNIZED Trustee Edwards acknowledged the musical presentation given during the recess by the students of Bookman Elementary School. Board members thanked the students; Jennifer Gomez, Music Specialist; and Mary Dunlevy, Principal. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Approval of consent agenda, as submitted, as recommended. Motion to accept consent agenda. Motion: Moulton Second: Garvey Vote: Unanimous Trustee Mason was not present for the vote. Trustee Moulton expressed appreciation to Mr. Gerner for the Las Vegas Academy roofing project. APPROVE STUDENT EXPULSIONS Approval of student expulsions according to NRS 392.467 (Board Policy 5114 and Regulations 5114 and 5141.1), as listed, as recommended in Reference 4.01. APPROVE LICENSED PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT Approval to employ licensed personnel, as recommended in Reference 4.02. APPROVE LICENSED PERSONNEL LEAVES OF ABSENCE Approval to grant leaves of absence to licensed personnel (Regulations 4351 and 4355 and Articles 16-5, 16-7, and 16-9 of the Negotiated Agreement between the Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association), as recommended in Reference 4.03. RATIFY PURCHASE ORDERS Ratification of the purchase orders in the total amount of $1,599,834.05, as listed, as recommended in Reference 4.04.

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APPROVE PURCHASING AWARDS Approval to purchase goods or services in the estimated total amount of $1,465,143.00, in compliance with NRS 332, as listed, as recommended in Reference 4.05. RATIFY WARRANTS Ratification of the warrants as listed in the Bills Payable Transmittal and the Board Memorandum #13-09-10 in the total amount of $52,924,672.62, as recommended in Reference 4.06.

APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR NV ENERGY AT KERMIT BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to grant NV Energy three easements located in the east central and south central portions of the Kermit Booker Elementary School site, for the maintenance of electrical equipment, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.07. APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR NV ENERGY AT JOHN TARTAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to grant NV Energy three easements located in the southwest portion of the John Tartan Elementary School site, for the maintenance of electric equipment, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.08. APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR NV ENERGY AT JAY W. JEFFERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to grant NV Energy three easements located at the west property line and in the northwest portion of the Jay W. Jeffers Elementary School site, for the installation of underground cable and a transformer, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.09. APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR NV ENERGY AT ROY W. MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Approval to grant NV Energy an easement located at the central portion of the south property line of the Roy W. Martin Middle School site, for the installation of a transformer, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.10. APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR NV ENERGY AT RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL Approval to grant NV Energy four easements located near the center of the east property line, through the east central portion, and the central portion of the Rancho High School site, for maintenance of electrical equipment, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.11.

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APPROVE UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS AT VINCENT L. TRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to grant the City of North Las Vegas eight easements located in the south central, southwest, west central, northwest, north central, southeast, and northeast portion of the Vincent L. Triggs Elementary School site for four reduced pressure detector assemblies, two fire hydrant pads, and two fire hydrants, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.12. APPROVE SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS AT VINCENT L. TRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to grant the City of North Las Vegas an easement on the south central portion of the Vincent L. Triggs Elementary School site for sidewalk easements, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.13. APPROVE STREET DEDICATION FOR THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS AT VINCENT L. TRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to grant the City of North Las Vegas eight easements on all boundaries of the Vincent L. Triggs Elementary School site for radius spandrels and street dedications, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.14. APPROVE ROADWAY EASEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS AT VINCENT L. TRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to grant the City of North Las Vegas six easements on the south central, west central, northwest, and north central portion of the Vincent L. Triggs Elementary School site for roadway easements, and for Jeff Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee to sign the granting document, as recommended in Reference 4.15. APPROVE INCREASE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT, ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT, SITE IMPROVEMENTS, RED ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to increase the original contract amount with Nevada By Design for reimbursement of a fee paid to the City of Las Vegas for Waiver of Conditions in support of site improvements at Red Rock Elementary School to provide onsite construction drawings, coordination, and construction assistance in the amount of $830.00, for a total amount of $50,360.00, to be paid from the 1998 Capital Improvement Program, Fund 3080000000, Project C0002444, and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as recommended in Reference 4.16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD: SITE SECURITY, FOOD SERVICES COLD STORAGE AND WAREHOUSE FACILITY Approval of an award of contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for site security at Food Services Cold Storage and Warehouse Facility, to be paid from Fund 3400000000, Project C0009063, and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as recommended in Reference 4.17.

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APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD: ROOF REPLACEMENT, LAS VEGAS ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS GYMNASIUM Approval of an award of contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a roof replacement of the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts Gymnasium, to be paid from the 1998 Capital Improvement Program, Fund 3080000000, Project C0012019, and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as recommended in Reference 4.18. RATIFY CHANGE IN SERVICES, ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT Ratification of total change in services to the architectural/engineering services agreement for a net increase of $29,215.00 for Roy Martin Middle School Replacement and Marion Cahlan Elementary School (TMCX Nevada, LLC), as recommended in Reference 4.19. RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS Ratification of total change orders for a net increase of $263,009.36 to the construction contracts to Construct Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary School (Martin-Harris Construction), Modernization at Valley High School (McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.), and Renovation/Expansion at Dorothy Seigle Diagnostic Center II (Mountain Vista Development, Inc.), as recommended in Reference 4.20. BOARD MEMBER ARRIVED Trustee Mason arrived at the Board meeting at 5:34 p.m. APPROVE 2010 PERPETUAL CALENDAR Approval of modification of the current Board of School Trustees perpetual Calendar for the period of January 2010 through December 2010, as requested. Trustee Edwards briefly reviewed changes the Board made to the 2010 perpetual calendar. She explained that is calendar is a document the Board uses to help keep them on task with their Ends and policies. Motion to accept. Motion: Moulton Second: Young Vote: Unanimous APPROVE ITEMS 6.01 THROUGH 6.06 Motion to accept Items 6.01 through 6.06 Motion: Young Trustee Moulton stated she would like to pull for separate discussion Items 6.02, 6.05 and 6.06. Trustee Young amended her motion to approve Items 6.01, 6.03, and 6.04. Second: Moulton Vote on Trustee Young’s motion was unanimous.

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APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT – CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY 1311 Approval of the Notice of Intent to Adopt, Repeal, or Amend Clark County School District Policy 1311, Assurance of Tribal and Parental Involvement in the Education of Children Residing on Indian Lands, prior to submission to the Board of the School Trustees for approval on March 11, 2010, as recommended in Reference 6.01. APPROVE REPEAL OF CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 3433 Approval to repeal Clark County School District Regulation 3433, Authorization of Workers’ Compensation Awards for Permanent Partial Disability, as recommended in Reference 6.03. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY 2410 Approval of the amendment of Clark County School District Policy 2410, Safety, as recommended in Reference 6.04. APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT – CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY 5137 Approval of the Notice of Intent to Adopt, Repeal, or Amend Clark County School District Policy 5137, Safe and Respectful Learning Environment, prior to submission to the Board of School Trustees for approval on March 11, 2010, as recommended in Reference 6.02. Trustee Moulton asked if there was a definition of bullying and cyber bullying. Dr. Lauren Kohut-Rost, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction Unit, stated there would be a definition outlined in both the behavior guidelines and the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Trustee Wright stated her concern was that “cyber bullying” may not clearly convey that this does not only mean bullying using the Internet, but also includes the use of cell phones and other electronic media. She said the language should encompass all electronic means of bullying, including social networking sites, such as Facebook, for example. Dr. Kohut-Rost agreed with Trustee Wright and stated the definition encompasses a variety of ways in which bullying could take place through electronic means. Trustee Wright asked if parents, students, and staff are going to be made aware of what the definition encompasses. Dr. Kohut-Rost stated that this information would be part of the required training for staff, and that posters would be created and placed in every classroom outlining the infractions and consequences. Motion to accept. Motion: Wright Second: Young Vote: Unanimous

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APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 3432 Approval of the amendment of Clark County School District Regulation 3432, District Third-Party Claim Resolution, as recommended in Reference 6.05. Trustee Moulton referred to page 1 of 3, item C of Reference 6.05 and asked what and who is “a contract claims administrator on behalf of the District.” David Massy, Director II, Risk Management Department, Operations Support Unit, explained that would be someone acting on behalf of the District, not an employee of the District. Trustee Moulton asked would this be a service then that CCSD would contract with to represent the District. Mr. Massy said that is a possibility because the role of the third-party administrator was recently eliminated since the District is now handling its insurance claims in-house. He clarified that this language is referencing what would take place if the District were to use an outside party for representation. Trustee Moulton inquired about the various category levels. Mr. Massy stated the District does not have a very large number of claims which have high dollar amounts. He offered to provide that information to the Board for review. He explained what the different set levels apply to, stating the levels are set based on the authority of the claims adjuster. Bill Hoffman, General Counsel, Legal Department, explained that previously the regulation required that settlements in excess of $40,000 be brought to the Board, which there have be very few of; that the law has since changed, and the current statutory cap for a tort has been changed from $50,000 to $75,000; and so this would update the District’s regulation to reflect changes in the law; and that the cases that involve dollar amounts of $3,000 to $5,000 make up approximately 90 percent of the claims that the Board sees. Trustee Moulton asked if this business is ever audited internally or externally. Mr. Massy stated with reference to Workers’ Compensation, the District is audited by the Division of Industrial Relations at a state level. Motion to accept. Motion: Moulton Second: Young Vote: Unanimous APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 4292 Approval of the amendment of Clark County School District Regulation 4292, Placement and Advancement on the Teacher Salary Schedule, as recommended in Reference 6.06.

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APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 4292 (continued) Trustee Moulton asked what the reason was for the change in this regulation. Martha Tittle, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Division, explained that the change was made to accommodate teachers who may be completing some coursework in a timeframe that may have them receiving their actual transcripts after the start of the school year. Trustee Moulton asked if any pay increase that comes with a completion of coursework is granted automatically or if the teacher would have to wait until the following year. Mrs. Tittle responded that if the teacher finishes their coursework within the given timeframe, they are granted the pay increase. Motion to accept. Motion: Moulton Second: Wright Trustee Young expressed her support in favor of this change. Trustee Edwards asked if this change would be applicable this year. Mrs. Tittle stated this would be effective for next year. Vote on Trustee Moulton’s motion was unanimous. EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS AND CLOSED SESSION None.

BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNICATION Dr. Kohut-Rost gave a brief update on the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) remediation report and statistics the District received, reporting that the District had the lowest remediation rate statewide for students entering the NSHE system in terms of school districts with Valley High School having the lowest of all CCSD high schools and Mojave, Legacy, and Eldorado High Schools showing strong reductions in their remediation rate. Trustee Moulton stated the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) has gone through realignment, and she asked if the Board could hear a brief explanation of the changes and what to expect. Dr. Kohut-Rost recommended that Ray Mathis, Executive Director, Instructional Support and Student Activities, Curriculum and Professional Development Division, come before the Board and give an update as a brief presentation at the next Board meeting.

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BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNICATION (continued) Trustee Mason stated the NIAA is currently working with all superintendents and particularly with the three superintendents that were not in agreement with the current realignment. He stated one of the concerns of NIAA and specifically of Clark County is that Eureka is not under the same budgetary constraints as the other districts, and while everyone would benefit from the cost savings under the realignment, Eureka has the means to travel if they so chose and are more in favor of traveling than saving money. He stated some districts are very concerned with the current budget issues, while some have decided they would like to travel. He said these budget concerns with relation in the realignment would be discussed at the next NIAA meeting on March 9, 2010. Dr. Kohut-Rost stated it was her understanding that the realignment would save thousands of dollars for Clark County and hours of instructional time that would otherwise have student athletes out of class for traveling time. AGENDA PLANNING: ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS None. BOARD REPORTS Trustee Wright reported that Clark County Parks and Recreation have decided to disband park police, and the North Las Vegas Police Department would then be responsible for those duties. DISCUSSION AND REQUEST FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS None. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD How the District Can Save Money – Bernie Roybal Mr. Roybal spoke in favor of cutting the school week down to four days to save money. AZAC Polices and Procedures – Steve Saladino, Mary Saladino Mr. Saladino spoke in opposition of the coming Attendance Zone Advisory Commission (AZAC) proposals for rezoning. Mrs. Saladino referenced Regulation 7111 and stated AZAC should take those guidelines into consideration when making recommendations for rezoning, as well as parents’ and community members’ concerns and available data. She stated AZAC members should also recuse themselves if a decision they are making directly impacts their school zone or residence. She stated the process is flawed, not the regulation. State Budget Comments – Sam King Ms. King spoke about Nevada’s current budget crisis and proposed solutions to balance the budget.

(Ms. King’s comments are attached as Document A per her request.)

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ADJOURN: 6:12 p.m. Motion: Young Second: Wright Vote: Unanimous Meeting minutes transcribed by Stephanie Gatlin.