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• Flexible agenda: Trustees approved a motion to accept a flexible agenda at the start of the meeting. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Consent items: Trustees approved the consent agenda, including standard consent approvals. Outcome: approved unanimously (voice vote).

• Districtwide boiler replacement contract: Motion to award the contract for the districtwide boiler replacement to ACCO Engineered Systems Incorporated (as named in the motion) with discussion of a not‑to‑exceed amount ($1,441,000). Outcome: approved unanimously by voting trustees; several trustees abstained from the final roll call on contract vote procedural details but the award carried as recorded in the minutes.

• Proposed Verizon cell tower (Douglas High alternative): Motion to decline consideration of Douglas High School as an alternative site for Verizon’s proposed tower. Outcome: motion carried (4 yes, 0 no, 3 abstain). The action was limited to denying the district’s participation as an alternative site; it does not affect county permitting of other locations.

• Curriculum adoption — English Language Arts (grades 6–12): Trustees approved the adoption of the recommended 6–12 ELA program after staff presentation. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).

• Board policy adoptions (second readings): The board approved the following policies on second reading: 5.18 (Graduation requirements); 8.15 (Public records request policy — fee structure and online process); and 9.04 (Complaint policy). Outcome: each policy approved unanimously.

• Donations and acknowledgements: The board accepted donations noted in the consent agenda, including a $2,500 donation from Carson Valley Inn and donated vehicles to the DHS auto program; these items were recorded as part of the consent agenda approvals.

How to interpret: Several items were acted on as routine consent items; other items (boiler contract and the Verizon alternative‑site decision) drew substantive discussion. Trustees and staff flagged follow‑up tasks where appropriate, including contract implementation work for facilities and potential independent reviews or community outreach tied to the Verizon item.

Ending: Staff will return with required documents, construction schedules, or additional information as requested by trustees for each action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Board Meeting March 20 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A consolidated list of formal motions and votes recorded at the board meeting, including contract awards, policy adoptions and the board position on a proposed Verizon tower at Douglas High School.","taxTitle","Douglas County School District No. Re 1, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",12899,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6626574,"Board declines to consider Douglas High as alternative site for Verizon cell tower after lengthy public debate",4040,6467000,10507000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2752319-82dcd341d319fec21533996db969ca48&start=6467&end=10507","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2752319-82dcd341d319fec21533996db969ca48/thumbnail_6467000.jpg","/articles/6626574/Colorado/Board-declines-to-consider-Douglas-High-as-alternative-site-for-Verizon-cell-tower-after-lengthy-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626574-0668f00f83921f06bc40883f433b9b01/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099211&Signature=WdxRt91Ro0C1n2OA3BfQ4GzqBqbNIVYxySc22tRiJO4YmM4qq2poBQR7x9DIlG3ckpJndDwjM-ULtqABK2ARJk6euqenew0jy1NUCQ8hn3X-0eqG31w1tChF2D14sv7z~5D0jnmEqA8bYz4LaZ4Xc~kU~ECKQSUygvIcquw0-8WC-kLGP6EMJAEdqCtM~OJ2l-NNPdRgZjUp3tcrw7Gi-krvFrqGK4EEUK-fCpZD7JjlStz8uX1GaRGJ~1vfznQ9VKc188ndYoUPlzS-GDc-t2itf160kbfO6Reye-gvbg5FKb84muR1ojoAQfkxn72M3MVPe8PxwHfJffulelyqlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas County School District Board of Trustees voted not to allow the district to be put forward as an alternative site for a proposed Verizon cell‑tower installation at Douglas High School, a decision that followed a multi‑hour presentation, an expert technical briefing and dozens of public comments.

Verizon representative Yvonne Pinto and Epic Wireless consultant Chris Hatch presented a proposal to replace an existing 58‑foot stadium light standard with an 80‑foot pole on the football stadium edge and to mount cellular antennas near the top while maintaining stadium lighting. The company said the location would help fill a coverage gap in East Minden, support first‑responder communications and would be subject to design review and permitting with the town of Minden.

Technical expert David Witkowski, CEO of OCO Solutions and a member of the IEEE standards committee on electromagnetic safety, briefed the board by phone on electromagnetic exposure and predictive modeling. He said his preliminary modeling showed predicted exposures would remain within Federal Communications Commission thresholds and that the modeled levels commonly exceed actual measured field values because predictive work assumes conservatively high operating scenarios.

The presentation prompted extensive trustee questions and a long public comment period. Dozens of residents and organized groups testified. Speakers included medical and engineering professionals offering contrasting views on potential biological and environmental effects, parents who said they would remove children from nearby schools, and others who said poor cellular service at the high school and community is a pressing safety issue. Several speakers referenced court rulings, independent reviews and state‑level studies; others urged a precautionary approach, citing uncertainty about long‑term health effects and children’s increased vulnerability.

Board deliberation centered on two themes: (1) uncertainty and public concern about potential health effects and (2) the community need for better coverage for safety and daily communication. Legal counsel clarified that the board’s vote was limited: the board could decide whether it wanted to allow the company to continue considering district property as a potential site, but setting final site placement and permitting decisions rest with local government authorities and any subsequent contract approval would require statutory processes.

Motion and vote: Trustee Bill Burns made a motion to decline putting the high school forward as an alternative site for the Verizon project; the motion was seconded. After discussion and a roll‑call, four trustees voted yes to deny the district site (Burns, Dickerson, Jansen, Knighting); three trustees recorded abstentions, and the motion carried. Legal counsel advised the board that the decision does not prevent conversations about other locations and does not preclude returning with new information.

Why it matters: The proposed site was framed by Verizon as a way to fill a local coverage gap and strengthen communications for first responders, while opponents focused on potential health risks to children and staff and possible impacts on enrollment. The vote signals community concern and will guide the county’s review of alternative sites.

Next steps: Verizon may continue its alternative‑site process with the county and town; county permitting and any school district contract would require additional negotiations and approvals. Trustees requested additional independent technical materials and flagged the option of commissioning third‑party review if the district later considers a site.

Ending: The board’s action stops consideration of Douglas High as an alternative in the current county process; trustees and staff said they will remain engaged on coverage solutions and noted the option to revisit the question if new independent analyses or community agreements arise.","After a multi-hour presentation and more than an hour of public comment, the Douglas County School District Board of Trustees voted to decline consideration of Douglas High School as an alternative site for a proposed Verizon cell tower. The item drew broad public testimony and technical presentations on electromagnetic exposure.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6626579,"Board approves $1.44 million contract for districtwide boiler replacements after competitive bids",542,5966000,6508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2752319-82dcd341d319fec21533996db969ca48&start=5966&end=6508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2752319-82dcd341d319fec21533996db969ca48/thumbnail_5966000.jpg","/articles/6626579/Colorado/Board-approves-144-million-contract-for-districtwide-boiler-replacements-after-competitive-bids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626579-63e306dbe4af6c4fcec3c4a8a3e6c32b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099211&Signature=CGZKAHzeT3JuZa5ig4SJ8n5vpRD4NbyhIz5QSG1ORBzbWREiVLVY9Z2-B96xgSmbomPBieuM2wT58-fza7Fs80IfhqJzH2B6VV56iobbzxs8nO2A9Ae72KnyOTBOYwUpCECc71F5o3MfCek6KLEBvH8l13rjB4NMpB4Osu13DEm7lj8y0bXoxMw8WH9a5S-~qtebayTuhkQpcXCi5CRpJBSwqPLL0~h~7mJzEhMnWexkv45iJNHEGWRPPgF672b2Nd908C4gd1lnLz2Om8GGFO4cNb1jV8RFi-n~7RfckOS568sv~p76fFmexZzRPZbeJ8gSItoGKZzkFiJH60btTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees unanimously approved a contract for districtwide boiler replacement and related mechanical work, awarding the project to the low bidder after staff review of four submitted bids.

Project manager Scott McCullough, appearing with Phil Dimas, the district director of facilities, told trustees the low bid — presented to the board as ACCO Engineered Systems Incorporated during the motion — was substantially lower than the next bidder. Staff said the low bidder performs both mechanical and plumbing work in‑house and has previously completed successful work for the district at other sites. McCullough said the projects include replacements sized roughly at 1.0–1.5 million BTU for two schools and approximately 500,000 BTU at a third site, with additional pump and circulation work at another middle school.

Trustees asked about schedule, local contractor status and warranties. Staff said the work will occur once school is out, with a target substantial completion date set to August 15 so systems are online before the fall term. The contract includes liquidated damages for missed substantial completion: McCullough said a damages clause applies to delay, described in the meeting as a modest per‑day penalty intended to protect the project schedule.

Trustee questions included equipment efficiency and warranty; staff confirmed the district asked for high‑efficiency condensing units (greater than 90 percent) and that the selected vendor provides commercial warranties. Trustees also discussed site specifics at the middle school where staff proposed adding a circulation pump to address heating imbalance in an ‘‘E wing’’ classroom area.

Why it matters: The replacement project is intended to modernize aging heating systems, increase efficiency and reduce future maintenance risk across multiple district buildings. Trustees emphasized timely completion before student return.

Vote: The board voted unanimously to award the contract and set an amount not to exceed $1,441,000 as discussed during the meeting.

Ending: Staff said they will manage the construction schedule and return to the board with any significant change orders or issues during the summer work window.","Trustees unanimously approved a low bid to replace boilers at three schools and perform mechanical upgrades at two others. Project manager and facilities staff said the low bidder has prior district experience and a liquidated-damages clause fixes the schedule for completion before the fall term.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6626582,"Douglas County schools open bus-advertising program to local businesses to offset fuel costs",356,4978000,5334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2752319-82dcd341d319fec21533996db969ca48&start=4978&end=5334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2752319-82dcd341d319fec21533996db969ca48/thumbnail_4978000.jpg","/articles/6626582/Colorado/Douglas-County-schools-open-bus-advertising-program-to-local-businesses-to-offset-fuel-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626582-4e507c51067811b4a458cfd7887a6549/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099211&Signature=mXjP~HRH-9TtBWutYZzp8hx4~nSnx0VO-Lni1ApJNlJMTc-mq4rkjfaQhKqwkazraUoV4Jc4w~iNLp--r-ayXmqDxHO7kB3i~5sgwn1JM5s0twcSdsIVFw1om-hnNCNvTs4eeBKphng-Bj7JRGhOOkFaVntCgXsuDLAzILoSFL8~07SAivbQAad70OnVCfjzlkqAUt5Y457t2La-rSaGye6VSWBUTujngdFU6zSvAag4GpZ3AV3PjdkZPlfdtJVjwdvRCIHq2G2pdWa8SbQIyXUunP9vsRjyPA9HRhCQp3ZY54mWFHTA~n7KpHsc5ls5zPOOxlL~utaVPp735xW-xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas County School District staff told the board they are launching a pilot program to sell advertising space on the outside of district school buses to local businesses, with proceeds earmarked to offset transportation fuel costs.

Haley Sabahar, the district’s director of marketing and communication, presented the program at the board meeting and said the district has measured potential sign locations and confirmed the buses are magnetic‑capable. \"We have 35 buses that run the AM and PM routes, and we also have 8 buses that run the midday routes,\" Sabahar told trustees.

Sabahar said the district will accept applications online at dcsd.net/busads; district staff will review each application against district guidelines. Businesses will produce and pay for magnetic ads, and printing quotes were discussed. Sabahar said a small printed magnetic ad would cost the advertiser about $64 and a larger magnetic panel about $150 to produce; the district’s proposed monthly advertising rates were $300 per bus for a single bus, $250 per bus per month for 5–10 buses, and $200 per bus per month for 10 or more buses.

Trustees asked several operational questions. Sabahar said each bus could carry one large ad per side and a smaller ad on the back, and that advertisers may request particular routes but assignments will be handled on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Blair Hines, director of transportation (present at the meeting), confirmed all buses are magnet‑friendly and that the sign shop had provided printing quotes. Trustees also asked how revenue would be used; staff said proceeds will be applied to transportation fuel costs and could be applied to maintenance if fuel revenue exceeds expectations.

Sabahar said the district reserves approval discretion for content and that the application will go to the cabinet for final sign‑off. She said the district has talked with Nevada Highway Patrol inspectors about back‑of‑bus advertising and was told a back panel ad would be permissible.

Why it matters: The program is a revenue‑generation effort designed to offset operational expenses rather than a general fundraising strategy. Trustees raised questions about whether higher‑visibility routes would command premium pricing, and staff said the initial launch will be first‑come, first‑served but could evolve.

Next steps: District staff said they will begin outreach to local chambers of commerce and proactively contact businesses. Advertisers will be asked to follow content rules, and the district will run the program on a trial basis.

Ending: Trustees expressed general support and asked staff to report back with uptake and revenue figures after the program begins.","The district unveiled a paid advertising program that allows businesses to place magnetic ads on school buses. District staff said revenue will help offset fuel costs and provided pricing, route and approval details to trustees.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6626587,"Douglas High leaders highlight strong AP pass rates, graduation gains as district reports rising graduation rate",1813,157000,1970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2752319-82dcd341d319fec21533996db969ca48&start=157&end=1970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2752319-82dcd341d319fec21533996db969ca48/thumbnail_157000.jpg","/articles/6626587/Colorado/Douglas-High-leaders-highlight-strong-AP-pass-rates-graduation-gains-as-district-reports-rising-graduation-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626587-6bbc357d7a7b5fd19fff45127adf420a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099211&Signature=HBuDuwB5ahvrEqVJWgAG4Krs2pJ0sx8I1j3bo0ODcOofgvO2xjbjZeOFx~Akeh9eviEPbod1enX3gNW5V04eio-pw2Lqg4SA13IKKQI~QahFDszWOyhb~ecF3F6u6txadnn-o06EJfPekR8LfSAfVHYRDCzpgwc9ISjB6ribsDAYkXtZDoZTaVQjhxE9i--C7CN3RmQZ3E~LMgP6vyGj6ucelvF1Jsc3I5wBog56-1Gr8J1jIZjykMoefsAT3JzMFcpGz3s3Z5H33gzKd8FUFHOK39zbaw9QddI1TLpQwqvXKpKrSoU3dr5nHiRx6it1T4qyTOjtHxA2IrZ3GlCZ9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas High School leaders told the Douglas County School District Board of Trustees that the high school’s academic and co-curricular programs produced strong results this year while schoolwide priorities remain reducing absenteeism and algebra failure rates.

Principal Rex and members of his administrative team presented enrollment stability, college-credit achievements and athletic honors at the board meeting. The principal said Douglas High’s Advanced Placement program recorded an 87 percent pass rate on about 601 AP exams, and he highlighted that 11 graduating seniors last year earned an associate degree along with a high school diploma. \"An 87 percent pass rate on over 600 AP exams is really terrific,\" Principal Rex said.

The principal told trustees the school’s current attendance rate is about 93.37 percent and the Douglas High star rating under the Nevada school performance framework is a 4‑star designation with a point value of 78.5—up 0.5 from the prior year but short of the 82 points needed for 5 stars. He said the school’s overall graduation rate is 92.48 percent and noted recent National Merit recognition for students, including a 2025 National Merit winner who has been admitted to Columbia University.

Athletics and career-technical education were a prominent part of the presentation. Dan Singer, Douglas High’s athletic director, described team achievements including academic state championships for boys basketball and cheer and the school’s first female state wrestling champion since 2011. The principal also described CTE offerings—culinary, welding, auto (dual credit through WNC), computer science, JROTC, and an education pathway tied to Western Nevada College—and partnerships such as the sports-medicine collaboration with Barton Health where students gain hands-on exposure.

Administrators acknowledged concerns that contributed to the district and school priorities. Assistant Principal Kelly Winter, formerly a math teacher, told trustees that Algebra I is the school’s highest failure rate outside of online credit‑recovery classes and that the school has launched a cohort-focused intervention strategy examining demographic, IEP, housing stability and other factors for students failing in November to track their semester improvements. \"Algebra I is the highest failure rate that we have other than our online credit recovery classes,\" Winter said.

District graduation data presented separately by Ashley Mitchell, district staff, showed that the Douglas County School District’s adjusted cohort graduation rate rose to 88.18 percent in 2024, with 403 graduates in the district’s cohort. Mitchell said of those 403 graduates, 98 received a standard diploma, 98 received an advanced diploma and 107 were designated career and college ready; 10 students completed HiSET or adjusted diplomas and 34 were counted as dropouts. Subgroup gains included an increase in English Learner graduation from 59 to 73 percent and a rise in graduation for students in transition (homeless) from 39 to 43 percent.

Why it matters: Trustees said the presentation reinforced priorities already identified by the district—raising ACT scores and reducing algebra failure and chronic absenteeism—while also illustrating where targeted interventions appear to be working. Trustees and staff discussed partnerships, staffing and budgeting to support interventions and professional learning time (PLC) for teachers.

Board reaction and next steps: Trustees asked for follow‑up data on algebra interventions and middle‑school alignment steps. Staff said Douglas High used board intervention funds to create ACT‑aligned interim assessments and will share results when available. Administrators also said they will continue work with Cognia accreditation mid‑cycle review items and report progress at future board meetings.

Ending: The presentations closed with trustees thanking students, staff and community donors for recent facility and scoreboard upgrades that school leaders said supported student activities and school pride.","Douglas High School administrators told the school board the high school’s AP pass rate, graduation rate and extracurricular participation are strong, while district staff reported a modest increase in the district’s adjusted cohort graduation rate for 2024 and improvements in several student subgroups.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Douglas County School District board actions and outcomes

Board declines to consider Douglas High as alternative site for Verizon cell tower after lengthy public debate

Board approves $1.44 million contract for districtwide boiler replacements after competitive bids

Douglas County schools open bus-advertising program to local businesses to offset fuel costs

Douglas High leaders highlight strong AP pass rates, graduation gains as district reports rising graduation rate