Nevada § 385.040 - Meetings and quorum

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 385.040 — Meetings and quorum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 385.040. Meetings and quorum

1. The State Board shall hold at least 9 but not more than 12 regular meetings annually

at the State Capital. The Secretary shall call all regular meetings. 2. At least one of the meetings of the State Board must include a discussion with

the superintendents of the school districts, presidents of the boards of trustees

of the school districts, representatives of the governing bodies of charter schools,

representatives of the governing bodies of university schools for profoundly gifted

pupils and the chairs of all boards, commissions and councils in the public education

system in this State to discuss: (a) The goals and benchmarks of the State for improving the academic achievement of

pupils enrolled in public schools; (b) The effects of those goals and benchmarks on the school districts and public schools; (c) The status of the school districts and public schools in achieving the goals and

benchmarks; and (d) The status of any plan of corrective action requested by the Superintendent of

Public Instruction and of any measures taken to ensure compliance with a plan of corrective

action or an order of a hearing officer pursuant to NRS 388.4354 . 3. The State Board may hold special meetings at such other times and places as the

State Board may direct. The Secretary shall call special meetings upon the written request of the President

or any three voting members of the State Board. 4. A majority of the voting members of the State Board constitutes a quorum for the

transaction of business, and no action of the State Board is valid unless that action

receives, at a legally called meeting, the approval of a majority of all voting members.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 385.040

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 385.040 cover?

Section 385.040 ("Meetings and quorum") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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