Teach Las Vegas

Minutes

TEACH Las Vegas Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

Matt Brown is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: TEACH Las Vegas Special Board Meeting - May 18, 2021
Time: May 18, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Directors Present

C. Igeleke (remote), D. Horn (remote), J. Sinclair, L. Lukesh, N. Sarisahin (remote), T. Allison

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), R. Carranza (remote), S. Lawson (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. Allison called a meeting of the board of directors of Teach Las Vegas to order on Tuesday May 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comment

No public comment

II. CONSENT ITEMS

A.

Approval of Board Agenda

B.

Approve Minutes

No minutes for approval

III. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION

A.

Executive Director Hiring

Board Chair Trishawn Alison made a presentation that included a summary of the interview process and an introduction to top candidate Ms. Andrea Moore.  Ms. Moore was asked questions from several board members that covered topics such as her previous experience and positions, her strategies to recruit students and faculty, and how she anticipates a strong ED/ Board working relationship. 

The board discussed the overall hiring process and whether or not all qualified candidates had been interviewed, as well as the timing of the hiring. 
T. Allison made a motion to Approve Moore as the new Executive Director at a salary of $90,000 pending further approval of the offer letter by board of directors prior to June 1, 2021.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
Discussion summarized above.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Opportunity 180 Loan

N. Sarisahin made a motion to Approve the Opportunity 180 Loan.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
Matt Brown presented the Opportunity 180 loan that was awarded to the school and is likely to turn into a grant.  The full agreement was included in the board packet.  Board member Dan Horn asked about repayment terms should the loan not turn into a grant and Matt explained the repayment terms that were included in the document. 
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Lukesh
Aye
T. Allison
Aye
C. Igeleke
Aye
N. Sarisahin
Aye
J. Sinclair
Aye
D. Horn
Aye

C.

Year 1 Enrollment Projections

Matt Brown presented the update on enrollment projections for the first year and stated it was unlikely but still possible to enroll 325 students.  Seventh grade recruitment was the lowest since most students enter middle school in the 6th grade, an issue that was contemplated during the planning of the school. 

Theresa from Charter Impact discussed the scale of the budget and answered question about the adjustment to enrollment and the impact on the budget.

D.

Fiscal Year Budget

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the fiscal year budget.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
Theresa from Charter Impact made a presentation that covered the highlights of a detailed budget report that is included in the packet.  She focused on revenue and projections and assured the board that adjustments to the budget will be made to reflect enrollment efforts.  Board member Igeleke asked about the percentage of special needs students and appointing a board treasurer or recruiting one. 
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Lukesh
Aye
T. Allison
Aye
J. Sinclair
Aye
N. Sarisahin
Aye
D. Horn
Aye
C. Igeleke
Aye

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meeting Date

May 27, 2021

B.

Public Comment

No public comment

C.

Board Member Comments

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Allison