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, November 15, 2007 Roll Call:

4:10 p.m.

Members Present Ruth L. Johnson, President Terri Janison, Vice President Mary Beth Scow, Clerk Larry P. Mason, Member Shirley Barber, Member Sheila Moulton, Member Carolyn Edwards, Member

Dr. Walt Rulffes, Superintendent of Schools INVOCATION Reverend Tom Martin, Southern Nevada Baptist Association. FLAG SALUTE Color Guard from Eldorado High School and Ron Montoya, Principal, Valley High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPT AGENDA Adopt agenda except move Items 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 6.05, 6.06, 6.07, 6.08, 6.09, and 6.10 to follow Item 3.03 as 3.03a, 3.03b, 3.03c, 3.03d, 3.03e, 3.03f, 3.03g, 3.03h, 3.03i, and 3.03j. Motion: Scow Second: Moulton Vote: Unanimous Mr. Mason and Mrs. Barber were not present for the vote. APPROVE MINUTES Regular meetings – June 28; July 26; and August 9, 2007 Mrs. Johnson stated she had an editorial clarification that she would take up with staff at a later time. Motion to approve. Motion: Edwards Second: Janison Vote: Unanimous Mr. Mason and Mrs. Barber were not present for the vote. Special meetings – March 16; April 3; and April 26, 2006 Motion: Janison Second: Scow Vote: Yeses – 4 (Johnson, Janison, Scow, Moulton); Abstain – 1 (Edwards) The motion passed. Mr. Mason and Mrs. Barber were not present for the vote. Minutes 11-15-07 Page 1 of 21

ENTERTAINMENT RECOGNIZED Mrs. Scow recognized the musical presentation given at the recess by the students of Neil C. Twitchell Elementary School honor choir. Board members thanked the students, Susan M. Smith, Principal; Nicole Yorty, Music Specialist; and Dr. Andre Denson, Southeast Region Superintendent. AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, NOVEMBER 11-17, “GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A BASIC RIGHT AND OUR RESPONSIBILITY” Mrs. Janison said that the Superintendent has initiated a district-wide campaign, Keep Your Eye on the Cap, to initiate the American Education Week theme, and stated that the kickoff took place yesterday at Wasden Elementary School. Mrs. Scow acknowledged the help from staff members Jaime Lea, Communications Coordinator, Communications Office, and Cynthia Sell, Director, Communications Office, who helped organize American Education Week. She also recognized outstanding CCSD staff members who made a special contribution to education: Clark County Education Association (CCEA) Minority Affairs Committee Above and Beyond Award, Ramero Beravires from Monaco Middle School; Loretta Harper, Desert Pines High School; Hanna Fletcher, Courtney Middle School; and Nicole Yorchi from Twichell Elementary School. EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION HALL OF FAME AWARDS Ms. Sell presented the Excellence in Education Hall of Fame awards to the following 2007 recipients: Mike Barton, Principal, West Prep Institute; Boulder City High School Boosters Executive Board; Maria D. Chavez, Principal, Gene Ward Elementary School; Rhonda Glyman, Nevada Partnership for Inclusive Education; Charlene Green, Deputy Superintendent, Student Support Services; Marsha Irvin, Northeast Region Superintendent; Richard M. Knoeppel, Teacher, Advanced Technologies Academy; Lydia Lebovic, Holocaust Survivors Group; Mary Jo Malloy, Nevadans for Quality Education; Ron Montoya, Principal, Valley High School; Parents Charging with Pride, Clark High School; and Ralph Reynolds, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Professor of Educational Psychology. APPROVE ITEMS 6.01 THROUGH 6.10 Approval of Items 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 6.05, 6.06, 6.07, 6.08, 6.09, and 6.10, as follows: Motion: Johnson The motion died for lack of a second. Mrs. Janison stated that she would hold Items 6.01 through 6.10 temporarily. RECOGNITION AWARDS Mrs. Scow announced the Education Support Employees Association (ESEA) support staff employee of the year awarded to Teri Burg, Office Manager, Sig Rogich Middle School. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Rachel Gigar, a senior at Palo Verde High School, spoke about the importance of graduating high school in honor of American Education Week.

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STUDENT REPORTS Jasay Whitehead, a 5th-grade student at Neil C. Twitchell Elementary School; Mary Beth Scow, District A Trustee; Dr. Andre Denson, Southeast Region Superintendent, spoke about her school’s upcoming events and her school pride. BOARD PRESIDENT RELINQUISHES CHAIR Mrs. Johnson relinquished the chair at 4:40 p.m. APPROVE ITEMS 6.01 THROUGH 6.10 (continued) Approval of Items 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 6.05, 6.06, 6.07, 6.08, 6.09, and 6.10, as follows: Motion: Janison Second: Edwards Vote: Unanimous Mr. Mason, Mrs. Barber, and Mrs. Johnson were not present for the vote. Joyce Haldeman, Executive Director, Community and Government Relations, gave a brief history of the contributions to the community and the District by Henry and Evelyn Bozarth, Mark L. Fine, Charlotte and Jerry Keller, and Vincent L.Triggs. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, HENRY AND EVELYN BOZARTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to name a school the Henry and Evelyn Bozarth Elementary School, as recommended in Reference 6.01. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, MARK L. FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to name a school the Mark L. Fine Elementary School, as recommended in Reference 6.02. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, CHARLOTTE AND JERRY KELLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to name a school the Charlotte and Jerry Keller Elementary School, as recommended in Reference 6.03. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, VINCENT L. TRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to name a school the Vincent L. Triggs Elementary School, as recommended in Reference 6.04. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, DESERT OASIS HIGH SCHOOL Approval to name a school the Desert Oasis High School, as recommended in Reference 6.05. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, BASIC HIGH SCHOOL, JOHN J. WILLIAMS GYMNASIUM Approval to name the Basic High School gymnasium the John J. Williams Gymnasium, as recommended in Reference 6.06. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, CARROLL M. JOHNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, JEFF JOHNSTON MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM Approval to name the Carroll M. Johnston Middle School gymnasium the Jeff Johnston Memorial Gymnasium, as recommended in Reference 6.07.

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APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, QUANNAH MCCALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THE EDNA ROSE CRANE TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR CREATIVE KIDS Approval to name the Quannah McCall Elementary School computer lab the Edna Rose Crane Technology Center for Creative Kids, as recommended in Reference 6.08. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL, RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI STADIUM Approval to name the Rancho High School stadium the Rancho High School Alumni Stadium, as recommended in Reference 6.09. APPROVE NAMING OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL, BUD O’DEA TRACK AND FIELD Approval to name the Rancho High School track and field the Bud O’Dea Track and Field, as recommended in Reference 6.10. RECESS: 4:52 p.m. RECONVENE: 5:28 p.m. BOARD PRESIDENT RESUMES CHAIR Mrs. Johnson resumed the chair at 5:28 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS ARRIVE Mr. Mason and Mrs. Barber arrived at the Board meeting at 5:28 p.m. RECOGNITION AWARDS (continued) Douglas McCain, President, Education Support Employees Association, announced the ESEA support staff employee of the year awarded to Teri Burg, Office Manager, Sig Rogich Middle School. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGENDA ITEMS/RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT Purchasing Awards – Marge Abrams, Mark Coleman Ms. Abrams, Executive Vice President of Edline, spoke about the function and features of the Edline software program outlined in her packet she distributed to the Board of Trustees. She encouraged the Board not to replace Edline with another vendor and spoke about the possible reduction in participation and the additional cost if the Edline system were to be replaced. Dr. Mark Coleman stated whoever would get the bid, before they get the contract, should be able to prove that it could do what it claims it could do. He recommended that the Board of Trustees not finalize the contract with Parent Link before it goes through a year-long process with five high schools, and he stated that the parents should be included in the process. Memorandum of Understanding between the CCSD and the Nevada Housing Division – Dennis Ellestad Mr. Ellestad reminded the Board of Trustees that the real estate market is currently volatile. He advised that CCSD not get involved in the housing market.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGENDA ITEMS/RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (continued) Approve Architectural Design Services, Multipurpose Building Addition, C.C. Ronnow ES, Approve Architectural Design Services, Multipurpose Building Addition, Bertha Ronzone Elementary School – Ken Small Mr. Small stated he was the original architecture for Ronzone Elementary School and Ronnow Elementary School. He spoke about game playing and threats by the Facilities Department towards the architects and how it affects the children, and he asked the Board to look into the issues. Amendment of Clark County School District Policy 5127, Amendment of Clark County School District Regulation 5127, Open Meeting Law (OML) – Karen Gray Regarding Policy 5127 and Regulation 5127, Ms. Gray asked what strategic plan was in place for students not meeting the requirements under the current graduation requirements, and what was the District doing to help students become successful under the District requirements. Regarding the nonagenda Item, she stated it was time the Board had formal training from the Attorney General’s Office on the OML because of the incident that occurred with the public speaker at the October 25, 2007, Board meeting, which could prevent future incidents. She suggested a copy of the sign-up rules be readily available. Mrs. Janison stated most of the issues raised would be discussed later in the evening. She also stated that each school campus has a strategic plan that addresses the needs of each student to help them graduate. Dr. Lauren Kohut-Rost, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction Unit, explained the school improvement plans are the strategic plans for all the schools in the District. Mrs. Barber asked if the parents are kept informed when students are not meeting requirements. Dr. Kohut-Rost mentioned various ways parents are kept informed of their children’s progress. Mrs. Barber responded to Ms. Gray’s comments by stating that the Board of School Trustees had voted several years ago on having OML training, and she agreed that the Board of School Trustees needs lessons regarding OML and the importance of working with the public. Mrs. Johnson read GP-11: Public Hearings, paragraph 2, out loud and stated that was the basis for the October 25, 2007, OML decision, and she also stated that several of the Board members had received training from a representative of the Attorney General’s Office. APPROVE ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Consent Agenda, as submitted, as recommended, except taking Items 5.16 and 5.18 separately. Motion: Scow Second: Edwards Mrs. Moulton asked to take Item 5.04 separately. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to Mrs. Moulton’s request. Vote on Mrs. Scow’s motion was unanimous. BOARD PRESIDENT RELINQUISHES THE CHAIR Mrs. Johnson relinquished the chair at 6:11 p.m. Minutes 11-15-07 Page 5 of 21

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 5.01. AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT OF OUT-OF-DISTRICT CONSULTANT – STETSON AND ASSOCIATED Authorization to employ Stetson and Associates for the Superintendent’s Schools Universal Practice Initiative effective November 26, 2007, through April 8, 2008, for 35 days at seven schools at $2,460.00 a day not to exceed $86,100.00, to be paid from Fund 0280, Internal Order G6633021708, with no impact on the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.02. AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Authorization to enter into a professional services agreement with the supplemental educational services providers, chosen by parents, from November 19, 2007, through June 30, 2008, for the sum of $1,307.00 per student, for a total approximate amount of $6,009,585.00, to be paid from Fund 0280, G6633015608, with no impact to the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.03. AUTHORIZE INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM STRATEGIES – NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB) OF 2001, TITLE V PUBLIC LAW 107-110 Authorization to submit and implement the federally funded Innovative Education Strategies Program, Truancy Court Diversion Project, under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, from November 16, 2007, through June 30, 2008, to be paid from Internal Order G6670001908, Fund 0280, in the amount of $35,708.80, with no impact to the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.05. AUTHORIZE LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT PRE-KINDERGARTEN PILOT Authorization to submit the application and implement the state and private source matching funded Limited English Proficient Pre-Kindergarten Pilot Program, from December 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009, at an approximate cost of $50,000.00, to be paid from Fund 0280, and Internal Order G4488000108, with no impact to the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.06. AUTHORIZE EMPOWERMENT SCHOOLS – AB 627 APPLICATION Authorization to submit an application and implement the state funded Empowerment Schools Project, from October 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, to be paid from Unit 0137, FY 08, Fund 0279, in the approximate amount of $50,000.00, with no impact to the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.07. AUTHORIZE BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LITERACY GRANT Authorization to submit and implement the Barbara Bush Foundation Family Literacy Grant, in the approximate amount of $60,058.00, from the anticipated project period of August 1, 2008, through July 30, 2009, to be paid from Fund 0280, Cost Center 9100010211, with no impact to the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.08. AUTHORIZE CLEAN SCHOOL BUS USA PROJECT Authorization to submit and implement a federally funded Clean School Bus USA grant from November 16, 2007, through June 30, 2008, for an estimated cost of $366,506.00, to be paid from Fund 0280 and Internal Order 1000000092, as recommended in Reference 5.09.

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APPROVE SOFTWARE – IMAGINE LEARNING Approval of the purchase of Imagine Learning Software for nineteen East Region elementary schools: Gragson, Ira Earl, Edwards, Rundle, Moore, Long, Snyder, Ward, Beckley, Petersen, Mendoza, Thomas, Ullom, Brookman, Goldfarb, Stanford, Rowe, Paradise, and Hal Smith, at an approximate total cost of $61,650.00 with $24,500.00 to be paid from Cost Center 1010001122, Fund 0100, and $37,150.00 Cost Center 1010009104, Fund 0100, with no impact on the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.10. APPROVE CREDIT TOWARD GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL FOR COURSES TAKEN THROUGH THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH NRS 389.160 Approval of high school credit for courses taken concurrently through the Nevada System of Higher Education by high school students, as recommended in Reference 5.11. AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT – ESTES MCDONIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MARINE LAB Authorization to enter into an interlocal agreement with Clark County and the Clark County School District to receive funds for the Marine and Science Lab for Estes McDoniel Elementary School in the amount of $5,000.00 in FY 2007-08, from Clark County General Fund 203, and for the president and clerk of the Board of School Trustees to sign the agreement, as recommended in Reference 5.12. APPROVE LICENSED PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT Approval to employ licensed personnel, as recommended in Reference 5.13. APPROVE LICENSED PERSONNEL LEAVE OF ABSENCE Approval to grant a leave of absence to a licensed employee (Regulation 4355), as recommended in Reference 5.14. RATIFY PURCHASE ORDERS Ratification of the purchase orders in the total amount of $33,705,512.47, as listed, as recommended in Reference 5.15. BOARD PRESIDENT RESUMES THE CHAIR Mrs. Johnson resumed the chair at 6:12 p.m. RATIFY WARRANTS Ratification of the warrants as listed in the Bills Payable Transmittal and the Board Memorandum # 09-07-08 in the total amount of $197,912,326.87, as recommended in Reference 5.17. APPROVE INCREASE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, RICHARD C. WHITE TRANSPORTATION CENTER Approval to increase the original contract amount with Converse Consultants to cover the costs of installing three additional monitoring wells in the amount of $20,150.00, for a total amount of $69,067.10, to be paid from Fund 1000000000, Cost Center 1010001029; and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as recommended in Reference 5.19.

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APPROVE PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, ROOFING CONSULTANT, ROBERT L. TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT Approval to enter into a professional/technical services agreement with Benchmark Roof and Pavement Consulting, Inc. for consulting services in support of the roofing systems for the Robert L. Taylor Elementary School Replacement in the amount of $58,640.00, to be paid from the 1998 Capital Improvement Program, Fund 3080000000, Project C0000877; and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as recommended in Reference 5.20. APPROVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES, MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING ADDITION, C. C. RONNOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to select the architectural firm of JVC Associates, Inc. to provide architectural design services in order to solicit bids for the construction of a multipurpose building addition on the C. C. Ronnow Elementary School site in the amount of $179,750.00, to be paid from Fund 3080000000, Project C0000466; and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as recommended in Reference 5.21. APPROVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES, MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING ADDITION, BERTHA RONZONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to select the architectural firm of JVC Associates, Inc. to provide architectural design services in order to solicit bids for the construction of a multipurpose building addition on the Bertha Ronzone Elementary School site in the amount of $179,750.00, to be paid from Fund 3080000000, Project C0000474; and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as recommended in Reference 5.22. APPROVE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES, SITE IMPROVEMENTS, FAY HERRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to select the engineering firm of Nevada by Design, LLC to provide engineering design services in order to solicit bids to support the modernization project for site improvements at Fay Herron Elementary School in the amount of $188,000.00, to be paid from Fund 3080000000, Project C00110159; and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as recommended in Reference 5.23. APPROVE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES, HVAC UPGRADE, HELEN J. STEWART SCHOOL Approval to select the engineering firm of Precision Design Group to provide engineering design services in order to solicit bids for the modernization project for the HVAC upgrade at Helen J. Stewart School in the amount of $70,430.00, to be paid from Fund 3080000000, Project C0011349; and for J. P. Gerner, Facilities Division, to act as the Board of School Trustees’ designee for all project documents, as Recommended in Reference 5.24.

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APPROVE REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT, CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS, JESSE D. SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to enter into a revocable encroachment permit with the City of North Las Vegas, granting the District use of the city-owned public right-of-way for landscaping and maintenance purposes on the boundaries of the Jesse D. Scott Elementary School site, 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 5.25. APPROVE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND, UTILITY SERVICES, JESSE D. SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to enter into a restrictive covenant running with the land for utility services with the City of North Las Vegas on the Jesse D. Scott Elementary School site, 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 5.26. APPROVE UTILITY EASEMENTS, CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS, JESSE D. SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Approval to grant the City of North Las Vegas six easements on the west and north boundaries of the Jesse D. Scott Elementary School site for the installation of two double check detector assemblies, two reduced pressure principle assemblies, 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 5.27. RATIFY CHANGE IN SERVICES, ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENTS Ratification of total change in services to the architectural/engineering services agreements for a net increase of $54,330.50 for Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Middle School (Welles Pugsley Architects, LLP); Carolyn S. Reedom and Dr. Claude G. Perkins Elementary Schools (Domingo Cambeiro Professional Corporation); East Career and Technical Academy (SH Architecture); Sister Robert Joseph Bailey Elementary School (JMA Architects, Inc.); Paul E. Culley Elementary School (Precision Design Group); and Fay Herron Elementary School (Petty & Associates, Inc.), as recommended in Reference 5.28. RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS Ratification of total change orders for a net increase of $75,246.49 to the construction contracts to Construct Carroll M. Johnston Middle School (Pace Contracting Co.), Construct Dr. Claude G. Perkins Elementary School (CORE Construction Services of Nevada, Inc.), and Construct James E. and Alice Rae Smalley Elementary School (Pace Contracting Co.), as recommended in Reference 5.29. APPROVE PLEDGE DRIVE FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES – VEGAS PBS Approval to purchase membership fundraising ticket incentives from exclusive concert providers at an approximate total cost of $200,000.00, effective November 2007, through June 30, 2008, to be reimbursed from non-District funds secured through Vegas PBS and Southern Nevada Public Television in Fund 2200000000, Cost Center 2022008140, with no impact to the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.30.

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AUTHORIZE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MENTORING AND RETENTION FACILITATOR Authorization to submit and implement the state funded Special Education Teacher Mentoring and Retention Facilitator, from November 16, 2007, through June 30, 2008, to be paid from Fund 0280, in the amount of $83,000.00, with no impact to the general fund, as recommended in Reference 5.04. Mrs. Moulton asked if full-time mentors would be provided for teachers. Sara Robinson, Grant Writer, Southwest Region, Grants Development and Administration Department, responded that it was for one full-time position and that the volunteers are not pulled out of the classroom. She stated she was working with the State for additional funding incentives. Mrs. Moulton discussed the importance of good mentoring for new teachers. Motion to approve Item 5.04. Motion: Moulton Second: Janison Vote: Unanimous Trustee Edwards and Mrs. Johnson were not present for the vote. APPROVE PURCHASING AWARDS Approval to purchase goods or services in the estimated total amount of $7,513,390.00 in compliance with NRS 332, as listed, as recommended in Reference 5.16. Regarding Item 5.16, Mrs. Scow asked if there was a summary of feedback from the presentations on the new Parent Link system. Jeffrey Weiler, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Operations, responded there was not a formal summary on the new system, and that a survey was done and responses were favorable. Mrs. Scow asked if Parent Link was eligible for the E-Rate. Mr. Weiler explained that the District would not be eligible for the E-Rate because the District chose to house the program and run it through the District’s hardware, not through someone else’s hardware. Mrs. Scow asked what the ramifications would be of having a pilot for the new provider, as Dr. Coleman suggested. Mr. Weiler stated it could be done and would take it under advisement. Mrs. Scow asked about severing the contract if the pilot did not work out. Bramby Tollen, Director, Purchasing and Warehousing, responded that a clause could be written into the contract regarding severing the contract if dissatisfied. Mrs. Janison expressed concern with the E-Rate and stated she would be in support of having the new program work before approving it.

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APPROVE PURCHASING AWARDS (continued) Mrs. Moulton expressed concern with the E-Rate being undetermined. She agreed with initiating a pilot program involving some of the high schools. She asked what could terminate the program and questioned what nine one-year renewal contracts would encompass. Ms. Tollen responded that the District would be buying the product and that nine years is the maintenance end of it. She stated it meant she could write a purchase order for nine years without getting approval from the Board of School Trustees. Mr. Weiler explained the nine years included maintenance and upgrades of the system. Mrs. Moulton asked if there was an option of renting or leasing the product for a lesser amount. Ms. Tollen responded there was an option of an annual subscription, but she stated that a lot of the schools were already under contract. Mrs. Johnson asked how the new product would be phased in. Ms. Tollen responded that the contracts with EdLine, EduLink, and InTouch would not be terminated. She then asked Dr. Philip J. Brody, Assistant Superintendent/CTO, Technology and Information Systems Services, to speak. Dr. Brody recognized several members of the committee who worked hard on the program: Tammy Malich, Principal, Legacy High School; Jeffrey A. Hybarger, Principal, Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes Elementary School; Kim H. Grytdahl, Principal, Silverado High School; Kim Boyle, Director, Guidance and Counseling; Lenore Hemphill, Coordinator, Technology and Information Systems Services; and Loretta Asay, Coordinator, Math, Science, and Instructional Technology, K-12. Mrs. Johnson stated the biggest concern is the implementation and phase-in of the new product for success. Mr. Mason stated the vendors work for the District, we don’t work for the vendor, and if they want the District’s business, they have to work for it. Trustee Edwards stated concern with EdLine doing an end run around the District’s procedures, but she understood the merits of the appeal. She asked if this Item could be approved with caveats inserted this evening or whether it would have to be brought back. Ms. Tollen stated there should be performance guarantees mandated. Bill Hoffman, General Counsel, Legal Department, stated there is legal recourse available if the vendor is not able to remedy a problem, and that the District would be able to be reimbursed if they breach the contract. He stated that there is some danger in substantially changing the terms of the original deal. Mr. Mason encouraged the recommendation by Dr. Coleman of conducting a one-year pilot with five or six high schools. Minutes 11-15-07 Page 11 of 21

APPROVE PURCHASING AWARDS (continued) Mrs. Moulton indicated her desire to implement a strong pilot program involving four or five high schools. Mrs. Barber asked how the high schools would be selected for the pilot program. Dr. Brody responded that there would not be a shortage of high schools volunteering for the pilot, and he stated a variety of schools would be desirable. He expected that within a few months it would be known whether the new system would work, and that it would not take a year. Mrs. Barber asked what the guidelines or process would be in selecting the schools, i.e. student achievement, student needs. Dr. Kohut-Rost explained that the Region Superintendent would work with the principals to identify the list of schools. Motion to accept. Motion: Edwards

Second: Moulton

Mrs. Barber asked how many schools would be involved in the program. Mr. Weiler responded that ultimately it would be in every school, and the only question was how soon it would be implemented. Mrs. Moulton strongly reiterated that it would be piloted in the high schools, and the District would not be committed if the system did not work. Mr. Mason questioned the definition of “performance standards.” Mr. Hoffman responded performance standards are what the District expects to get back, and that would be 100 percent. Mr. Mason asked what the result would be if only one out of one hundred of the performances do not work. Mr. Hoffman explained that the vendor would be notified they are in breach of contract and they would need to rectify the situation. He suggested that maybe staff should work on the issues discussed and to also bring this Item back. Mrs. Johnson asked if the vendor could be approved and the contract could come back separately. Mr. Hoffman agreed that the vendor could be approved, and the contract could be negotiated. Mr. Weiler stated that it would be preferable to hold out on everything, but agreed to work out the contractual details. Mr. Mason suggested the Item be brought back. Mr. Hoffman stated that if the vendor knows that they have the contract, it would change the negotiation. Minutes 11-15-07 Page 12 of 21

APPROVE PURCHASING AWARDS (continued) Trustee Edwards amended her motion to include as part of the approval an agreement that staff give a progress report every three months. Mrs. Scow expressed concern that there was not a consensus on the issues, and there should be a vote on the motion. Mrs. Johnson suggested that the motion indicate that staff should demonstrate how they built the contract to determine the most successful course of action to be as flawless as possible. Mr. Mason indicated concern with the product living up to its standards and meeting the District’s expectations. He agreed with Mr. Hoffman that if the vendor is approved, it changes negotiations. Mrs. Johnson stated that the three topics most consistently discussed by the Board were that the recommendation from the committee was solid; the contract should emphasize a guarantee of district-wide success; and all schools should be connected as expeditiously as possible, to be determined by staff, and that no school would be left without some kind of connection for parents. Mrs. Barber requested that the committee members present more information at this time. Ms. Asay presented her views on the new vendor’s relationships with other districts. Several principals gave their views of the new vendor, including Ms. Malich, who stated her decision in favor of the new system was based on the vendor’s relationship with K-12 and parent feedback; Mr. Grytdahl, who stated a concern of his was how the roll-out process was going to take place; and Mr. Hybarger, who stated that the new vendor displayed complete transparency and was always very knowledgeable in responding to questions. Trustee Edwards stated the majority of the discussion was regarding implementation; therefore, she felt the trustees could go forward at this time, but that the one-year progress report would be beneficial and also to have staff come back with implementation plans. Mr. Hoffman understood performance was of a concern and suggested that the Board approve the contract contingent upon staff negotiating a payment schedule as phases are implemented. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to Mr. Hoffman’s suggestion. Dr. Brody stated he would like to complete the phase-in for all schools in a year. Mrs. Johnson restated the motion by Trustee Edwards to approve the Item, specifically the parent communication system, as recommended by staff, but approval contingent upon staff phasing the implementation and phasing in payment to the company accordingly, and conducting quarterly progress reports. Vote on Trustee Edwards’ motion was unanimous.

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APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE NEVADA HOUSING DIVISION Approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nevada Housing Division to implement the State of Nevada, “Teachers’ First Time Homebuyer Program with Teachers First – Payment Assistance,” with no impact to the general fund, and for the president of the Board of School Trustees or designee to sign the memorandum of understanding, as recommended in Reference 5.18 Motion to accept. Motion: Scow Second: Edwards Mrs. Scow asked if there were risks involved in the contract. Mr. Hoffman responded that he did not believe the contract created risks for the District. Mrs. Moulton asked Maureen Fox, Director/ISO Management Representative, Superintendent’s Office, how much would the District be involved in this program. Mrs. Fox responded that initially there would be time commitment involved in getting the 187 loans out in the first few months. She stated that if a teacher decided not to take part, it would be rolled over to the next person. She also explained that if the funds were not utilized, it would be lost to other school districts. Lon DeWeese, Chief Financial Officer, Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Housing Division, explained that the state was taking the risk in this program and not CCSD. Mrs. Moulton questioned how a teacher’s salary could purchase a home without a huge payment, and she expressed concern but stated the District needed to take advantage of what the state was offering. Mr. DeWeese stated this was not a tax revenue matter, and that this money was isolated from the cut. Mrs. Johnson expressed appreciation in the State making the offering. She stated support for the program and encouraged making more funds being available, if possible. She questioned Mrs. Fox if she had any concerns with the partnership. Mrs. Fox responded she did not have concerns. Vote on Mrs. Scow’s Motion was unanimous. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES APPENDIX TRUSTEE SALARY Approval of the amendment of the Clark County School District Board of School Trustees Appendix Trustee Salary, as recommended in Reference 6.11. Motion: Scow Second: Moulton Vote: Unanimous APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES GP-15: BOARD AFFILIATED COMMITTEES Approval of the amendment of the Clark County School District Board of Trustees Governance Policy GP-15: Board Affiliated Committees, as recommended in Reference 6.12. Motion: Scow Second: Moulton Vote: Unanimous Minutes 11-15-07 Page 14 of 21

APPROVE PROPOSED AUDIT COMMITTEE Approval to develop an audit committee of the board and to establish a timeline for the organization of the committee, as recommended in Reference 6.13. Mrs. Scow recommended the following change in the language in the body of the bylaws, in addition to the underlined information on the back, under Responsibilities, page 3 of 6, “The audit committee responsibility calendar defines the committee parameter of committee responsibilities.” Mrs. Johnson suggested writing a thank you letter to Dr. James A. Bailey, Ph.D, CPA, for his recommendations. On page 3 of 6, the last paragraph, she stated it was her understanding the Board could determine audits, if necessary. She stated the document states “plan or conduct,” and requested that the language reflect clearly what the Board could and could not do. She also asked whether the verbiage should read, “…statement is complete” or “…statements are complete.” Trustee Edwards suggested that the verbiage read, “The parameters of the committee’s responsibilities are defined by the audit committee responsibilities calendar.” She asked for clarification on Mrs. Johnson’s question regarding use of “statement” or “statements.” Mr. Weiler suggested that the correct term should be “…financial statements are complete.” Mrs. Johnson asked for clarification on number 39 on page 6 of 6 on the calendar. Mrs. Moulton responded that it meant review the control environment, the tone at the top, the controlling efforts of the District, the assignment of authority. She stated it may be elusive language. Mr. Weiler explained the meaning of the verbiage and stated that “the tone at the top” may confuse people and agreed that phrase could be removed. Mrs. Johnson asked if the following language could be utilized on page 2 of 6: “…currently appointed membership.” She then reiterated the following changes: That page 1 of 6 was acceptable; page 2 of 6, the last paragraph had grammatical changes; page 3 of 6, the first line under “Responsibilities” should read: “The parameters of the committee’s responsibilities are defined by the audit committee responsibilities calendar”; the last paragraph will say, “…financial statements are complete and accurate.” Mrs. Scow suggested removing “…or the Board.” Mrs. Johnson stated it would read, “It is the responsibility or duty of the committee to plan or conduct audits.” On the Responsibilities Calendar, second page, number 39, she suggested removal of the verbiage, “the tone at the top.” Mrs. Scow suggested replacing number 1 with number 5 because they duplicated each other. She also stated that numbers 11, 12, and 13 should be deleted with the opening statement from each and suggested rolling them into one, having number 11 read, “Prior to the release of the audited financial report review and discuss…” so that it does not change it materially. She stated she wished to include the other changes also in her motion. Trustee Edwards thanked Mrs. Scow on her hard work and diligence involved in bringing this Item forward. Minutes 11-15-07 Page 15 of 21

APPROVE PROPOSED AUDIT COMMITTEE (continued) Mrs. Johnson asked Mrs. Scow to help staff draft a letter of thanks to Dr. Bailey. Motion to accept the final charter with the changes discussed and the recommendations by Trustee Scow and to appropriately thank Dr. Bailey and remove his copyright from the original document. Motion: Scow Vote: Yeses – 6 (Johnson, Janison, Scow, Mason, Moulton, Edwards); No – 1 (Barber) The motion passed. The motion was seconded by consensus. Mrs. Scow stated Dr. Bailey recommended having a code of conduct, which may be something to consider. She said the next step is choosing a committee. Mrs. Johnson asked Mrs. Scow to review the policies and bring back a recommendation. APPROVE GOVERNANCE REVIEW OF BOARD POLICY B/SL 5 Discussion and possible action regarding modification, additions, language changes, and deletions to B/SL 5: Monitoring Superintendent Performance, for the purpose of making possible recommendations to the full Board of Trustees, as requested. By direction of the Board, any changes recommended at this meeting will not be implemented unless adopted by the public policy review process at a regular Board of School Trustees’ meeting. Mrs. Barber asked that the following be inserted into the minutes word for word: “Statement for the record: “Madam President, I would like to make a few comments (word for word) for the record regarding Agenda Item 6.14, Review of board Policy B/SL-5. Specifically, my concern is with the evaluation procedures outlined in paragraph 7. “My position regarding these evaluation procedures is well known; but for the record let me briefly state it again. In general, there seems to be a conscious effort to prevent public awareness and understanding of the process. “A quick glance shows that there is no board policy nor District regulation that specifically states who will develop and who, if anyone, will approve evaluation indicators. This is a very serious flaw as the value and effectiveness of the evaluation is directly related to the quality and integrity of the indicators. “Without valid, reliable indicators the entire monitoring and evaluation process becomes a meaningless paper exercise that is of no value for improving instruction. Another concern the failure to assign appropriate weights to the different categories of indicators or goals. For example, an increase in the number of students passing calculus has the same weight or value as increasing the number of students playing ping pong after school. “My recommendation: Hire a consultant to review and update the entire process. The evaluation function is too important to be treated in such a cavalier fashion.”

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APPROVE GOVERNANCE REVIEW OF BOARD POLICY B/SL 5 (continued) Mrs. Johnson suggested moving EL-3: Treatment of Students and their Families, and EL-4: Treatment of Staff, to the first Board meeting in July 2008. Dr. Kohut-Rost agreed with the recommendation and suggested to include the August Ends monitoring report and roll it into the Superintendent’s July evaluative report in narrative format. Mrs. Johnson stated there would still be two separate meetings in July. Mrs. Johnson asked if the Board needed to go through the notice of intent process. Mary-Anne Miller, Board Counsel, District Attorney’s Office, stated it was a change, and that the custom in the past was to go through the process. Mrs. Barber asked who wrote the Indicators. She stated concern that Indicators may not be valid. She stated it should be looked into. Dr. Kohut-Rost responded that the indicators are clear and that Mrs. Barber’s concerns would be addressed to the Board in December. Mrs. Johnson asked if the Board would consider a motion moving EL-3: Treatment of Students and their Families, and EL-4: Treatment of Staff Monitoring Reports to the first meeting in July 2008 and the Ends currently scheduled to the second meeting in July 2008. Motion to accept. Motion: Janison

Second: Moulton

Mrs. Johnson stated it would be taken to a Notice of Intent starting on December 13, 2007, at the regular Board meeting with the changes for public review. Mrs. Scow indicated that many times a second meeting was not held in July and suggested considering that it be part of the second meeting in July or the mid-year Superintendent’s evaluation. Mrs. Johnson clarified it would be the second meeting in July or the Superintendent’s dialogue and suggested putting an asterisk to indicate that it was directed by policy. She clarified the motion to include the changes to the schedule and to begin a Notice of Intent process on December 13, 2007. Vote on Mrs. Janison’s motion, including the changes to the schedule and to begin a Notice of Intent process on December 13, 2007: Yeses – 5 (Johnson, Janison, Scow, Mason, Moulton); No – 1 (Barber) The motion passed. Trustee Edwards was not present for the vote. APPROVE ITEMS 7.01 THROUGH 7.07 Approval of Items 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, and 7.07, as follows: Motion: Mason Second: Janison Mrs. Johnson asked how the amount got to $50,000.00 or if it was industry standard regarding CCSD Regulation 3312. Minutes 11-15-07 Page 17 of 21

APPROVE ITEMS 7.01 THROUGH 7.07 (continued) Mr. Weiler responded it was state statute. Mrs. Johnson asked to take Item 7.03 separately. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to take Item 7.03 separately. Vote on approval of Items 7.01, 7.02, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, and 7.07 was unanimous. APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT – CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 3312 Approval of the Notice of Intent to Adopt, Repeal, or Amend Clark County School District Regulation 3312, Purchasing Authorization and Nepotism – All Funds, prior to submission to the Board of School Trustees for approval on December 13, 2007, as recommended in Reference 7.01. APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT – CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 3420 Approval of the Notice of Intent to Adopt, Repeal, or Amend Clark County School District Regulation 3420, Periodic Audits, prior to submission to the Board of School Trustees for approval on December 13, 2007, as recommended in Reference 7.02. ADOPT CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY 4113 Adoption of Clark County School District Policy 4113, Selection: Licensed Employees – Duties of Counselors, as recommended in Reference 7.04. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 4113 Approval of the amendment of Clark County School District Regulation 4113, Selection: Licensed Employees, as recommended in Reference 7.05. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY 5127 Approval of the amendment of Clark County School District Policy 5127, High School Graduation Requirements, as recommended in Reference 7.06. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION 5127 Approval of the amendment of Clark County School District Regulation 5127, High School Graduation Requirements, as recommended in Reference 7.07. APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT – CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY 7223 Approval of the Notice of Intent to Adopt, Repeal, or Amend Clark County School District Policy 7223, Naming of Schools and Education-Related Facilities, prior to submission to the Board of Trustees for approval on December 13, 2007, as recommended in Reference 7.03. Regarding page 3 of 5, section 2(B), Trustee Edwards expressed concern regarding the one year being too short of a time period, and she recommended three years instead.

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APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT – CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY 7223 (continued) Regarding page 2 of 5, section A, Mrs. Johnson suggested the verbiage, “Names of high schools may be submitted by students in the proposed attendance zone of the future school.” She also suggested the verbiage, “The Student Advisory Council may develop and review annually a list of suggested names of high schools.” And then if they are going to do that, she suggested that their final list must be submitted by the end of the school year. On section B, she indicated her personal preference was that schools be named directionally for ease so parents would know where their children were applying. Mrs. Moulton reiterated her desire to name schools before the nominees passed away and felt the one-year wait time was adequate. She also agreed with Mrs. Johnson’s suggestion for having directional geographical names in section A for career and technical facilities. Mrs. Janison felt strongly that there should be a cooling off period longer than one year. She suggested evaluating the entire school naming policy for possible changes, and she stated she was in favor of the career and technical schools being directionally named. Motion to bring Item 7.03 back for discussion by the Board of School Trustees during the first quarter of 2008. Motion: Janison Second: Moulton Mrs. Scow agreed to bring Item 7.03 back for review and suggested it may be a good topic for discussion during a work session. She also stated she did not want a long cooling off period, and the cooling off period should be the same for all nominees. Mrs. Barber stated the Board needs to be consistent in the naming process and does not see anything wrong with the current process regarding the cooling off period. Mrs. Johnson agreed with the two-year cooling off period and that the standards should be the same for everyone. Mr. Mason stated educators should be held to a different standard and agreed that the cooling off period should be looked into by the committee, not the Board of School Trustees. Mrs. Moulton stated public input was important on revisions. Vote on Mrs. Janison’s motion: Yeses – 6 (Johnson, Janison, Scow, Mason, Moulton, Edwards); No – 1 (Barber) The motion passed. EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS AND CLOSED SESSION None. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS/RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT Public Speaking Protocol – Sally Magnuson Ms. Magnuson expressed disgust regarding the treatment of Ms. Rose Moore at the October 25, 2007, meeting. She requested that a public apology be given. Minutes 11-15-07 Page 19 of 21

PUBLIC HEARINGS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS/RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT (continued) Homework in the District – Beth Hart Ms. Hart stated many children are receiving excessive homework nationwide and cited some repercussions as a result of the excessive homework. She stated that on a number of nights her fourth-grade son spends four hours doing homework. Mrs. Janison stated she placed an article from the Wall Street Journal in the trustees’ packet. She stated many parents are frustrated with the excessive homework and students receiving homework over holidays. Dr. Kohut-Rost cited Regulation 6143 as the policy regarding homework assignments. She stated there are no parameters set, but if students are engaged in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, there would be more homework, but it should not be overly burdensome. Mrs. Janison asked what happens when different 4th grade teachers give different homework loads. Dr. Kohut-Rust responded that in the chain of command, parents should typically contact the school, teacher, principal, and the region Superintendent to discuss burdensome homework. Ms. Miller suggested if the discussion is going to change from response to suggestion, it should be terminated. Mrs. Barber stated homework should be an extension of what happens in the classroom. AGENDA PLANNING: ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS Mrs. Johnson stated the following meetings were scheduled: Officers’ meeting on November 16; Budget work session on November 19; Facilities work session on November 26; next regular Board meeting on November 29. Mrs. Janison suggested bringing back EL-10: Communication and Support to the Board, when convenient, to discuss briefings from staff before Board meetings. BOARD REPORTS Trustee Edwards brought to the Board’s awareness a discussion she had with her State Board of Education representative regarding the concept for a career and technical academy that would train in public service careers, and she felt it could be named appropriately after veterans. Dr. Kohut-Rost stated the Central CTE already has a public service component built into it. Mrs. Johnson stated she attended the first Pay For Performance advisory meeting yesterday, and she referenced a notebook distributed during that meeting that would be available to anyone who is interested in attending the meetings.

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BOARD REPORTS (continued) Mrs. Moulton stated this morning she attended the Interim Legislative Education Committee. She also referenced her attendance at the Council of the Great City Schools and indicated that she gleaned some helpful information there. She stated we test at between 110 and 120 days for Criterion Reference Tests (CRT) and suggested testing at between 160 and 180 days to see the difference. She suggested the District should push for later testing. Dr. Kohut-Rost stated the Nevada Department of Education mandates the timing of the testing. Mrs. Johnson suggested bringing it back for discussion. Mrs. Janison indicated that she attended the Empowerment meetings and suggested having a briefing with the Board on empowerment during a work session. She also stated that she attended the Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) meeting today where it was discussed that the Board of Trustees would review the bylaws of the BOC, and she suggested bringing it back for discussion during January 2008. Mrs. Scow stated she attended a luncheon today for principals and teachers of the year in Henderson and that it was a positive event. Mrs. Barber requested that Dr. Karlene McCormick-Lee, Associate Superintendent, Superintendent’s Schools, provide her and other Board members with a brief outline on the growth improvement model for determining Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as soon as possible. Trustee Edwards indicated that she abstained regarding approval of minutes in Item 1.04 because she was not at those meetings. BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNICATION Trustee Edwards stated she went to the meet and greet with Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), who was thorough in what she has done with Tom Axtell, General Manager, Vegas PBS. Mr. Axtell stated he lobbied legislators that Nevada has been ignored and poorly treated in terms of presidential selection process and gave an update on production support. He also acknowledged Trustees Edwards and Scow, who attended the reception last evening, and indicated that they were extremely articulate on school issues. DISCUSSION AND REQUEST FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS None. ADJOURN: 8:57 p.m. Motion: Janison Second: Barber

Vote: Unanimous

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