Teach Las Vegas
Minutes
TEACH Las VegasGoverning Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
Beth Bulgeron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TEACH Las Vegas Regular Board Meeting
Time: Sep 14, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: TEACH Las Vegas Regular Board Meeting
Time: Sep 14, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://teachpublicschools-org.zoom.us/j/84711588503?pwd=RmFUUDVOcWxYVHRvUllIOElZVFdndz09
Meeting ID: 847 1158 8503
Passcode: 051179
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Meeting ID: 847 1158 8503
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This Board Meeting Agenda has been posted on the school's Board on Track page, which is linked from the TEACH Las Vegas webpage, and the official website of the state, https://notice.nv.gov. The agenda is also posted in the school's main office at 4660 N Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130.
Directors Present
C. Igeleke (remote), D. Horn (remote), J. Sinclair, N. Sarisahin (remote), T. Allison (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Moore (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
A. Moore (remote)
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), R. Carranza (remote), S. Lawson (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Horn called a meeting of the board of directors of Teach Las Vegas to order on Tuesday Sep 14, 2021 at 6:04 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
No Public Comment
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Approval of Board Agenda and Minutes of the August 10, 2021 Board Meeting
N. Sarisahin made a motion to Approve the Board Agenda and Approve the Minutes from the previous meeting.
C. Igeleke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Absent
|
| J. Sinclair |
Absent
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| C. Igeleke |
Aye
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
N. Sarisahin made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Las Vegas Governing Board Meeting on 08-10-21.
C. Igeleke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sinclair |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| C. Igeleke |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
III. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
TEACH Las Vegas Fiscal Report
Theresa Thompson provided a fiscal report that included information a reduced enrollment budget financial report that included highlights, a board budget overview, details on revenue, expenses and fund balance, budget v. actuals, and statement of financial position. The board asked questions about staffing and enrollment caps for the year.
B.
Code of Ethics Policy
D. Horn made a motion to Approve the Ethics Policy.
N. Sarisahin seconded the motion.
Beth Bulgeron presented the Ethics Policy. The Board discussed whether or not this agenda item should have been in the consent agenda and whether it should be carried over until the next board meeting to provide more time, there was disagreement among board members about whether or not that was necessary.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Igeleke |
No
|
| T. Allison |
Absent
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| J. Sinclair |
Absent
|
C.
Board Policies Procedures
C. Igeleke made a motion to Approve the Board Policies Procedure with the amendment that it include the ability for any interested person to address the need or revision of a policy at any Board member during the public comment section of the agenda.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
The Board asked questions of clarification and specifically about when board members could raise the need for a new policy.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Absent
|
| J. Sinclair |
Absent
|
| C. Igeleke |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
D.
Update: New Board Member Recruitment
Dr. Pimienta gave the Board an update on recruitment efforts and that there was no interested individuals at this time. She urged Board members to use their contacts to recruit new members. Board member Crislove Igeleke stated she would reach out to Bar Association groups. Board discussion also included the suggestions that staff contact the Charter School Association of Nevada, and using the school's facebook and social media outlets.
E.
Executive Director's Report
Andrea Moore provided the Executive Director's report that included a student enrollment update, upcoming People Enrollment and Attendance Audit, status of ordered curriculum and diagnostic testing. The Board discussion included suggestions and the request for projected future enrollment (for future years) from Theresa and monthly updates on academic performance from Ms. Moore. The question about the cost/benefit of adding new students in the middle of the school year was also raised.
F.
Health Insurance Benefits Package for Teach Las Vegas Employees
N. Sarisahin made a motion to Accept the proposal for health insurance benefits from Distinctive.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
Andrea Moore presented on the quotes for health insurance and went into detail on the bid presented by Distinctive by providing information about the company, the relationship with the school and described how the rates were more competitive than the other bids.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Absent
|
| C. Igeleke |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| J. Sinclair |
Absent
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for October 12 at 6 pm.
B.
Public Comment
No public comment.
C.
Board Member Comments
Board members made the following comments:
- Staff should update the board on Explore's construction of their new site and actual move-out date;
- Board would like to be updated on Covid policies and compliance with state Covid-19 protocol;
- Information about board training should be sent out or scheduled.
- Staff should update the board on Explore's construction of their new site and actual move-out date;
- Board would like to be updated on Covid policies and compliance with state Covid-19 protocol;
- Information about board training should be sent out or scheduled.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Horn