Nevada § 393.096 - Oversight panel for school facilities: Authority of board of trustees to expand duties of panel in larger counties

§ 393.096. Oversight panel for school facilities: Authority of board of trustees to expand duties of panel in larger counties

1. The board of trustees of a school district in a county whose population is 700,000

or more may, by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the

board of trustees, expand the duties of the oversight panel for school facilities

established for the school district pursuant to NRS 393.092 . 2. If the board of trustees votes to expand the duties of the oversight panel, the

board of trustees shall: (a) Prepare a 3-year plan for the renovation of school facilities and a 5-year plan

for the construction of school facilities within the school district for submission

to the oversight panel for its review and recommendations; (b) Appoint the assistant superintendent of school facilities or his or her designee,

if the board of trustees has employed a person to serve in that capacity, or otherwise

appoint an employee of the school district who has knowledge and experience in school

construction, to act as a liaison between the school district and the oversight panel; (c) Consider each recommendation made by the oversight panel and, if the board of

trustees does not adopt a recommendation, state in writing the reason for its action

and include the statement in the minutes of the board of trustees, if applicable;

and (d) In addition to the administrative support required pursuant to NRS 393.095 , provide such administrative support to the oversight panel as is necessary for the

oversight panel to carry out its expanded duties. 3. If the board of trustees votes to expand the duties of the oversight panel, the

oversight panel shall: (a) Work cooperatively with the board of trustees of the school district to ensure

that the program of school construction and renovation is responsive to the educational

needs of pupils within the school district; (b) Review the 3-year plan for the renovation of school facilities and the 5-year

plan for the construction of school facilities submitted by the board of trustees

of the school district and make recommendations to the board of trustees for any necessary

revisions to the plans; (c) On a quarterly basis, or more frequently if the oversight panel determines necessary,

evaluate the program of school construction and renovation that is designed to carry

out the 3-year plan and the 5-year plan and make recommendations to the board of trustees

concerning the program; (d) Make recommendations for the management of construction and renovation of school

facilities within the school district in a manner that ensures effective and efficient

expenditure of public money; and (e) Prepare an annual report that includes a summary of the progress of the construction

and renovation of school facilities within the school district and the expenditure

of money from the proceeds of bonds for the construction and renovation, if such information

is available to the oversight panel.