Teach Las Vegas

Minutes

TEACH Las Vegas Governing Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Location

Beth Bulgeron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TEACH Las Vegas Regular Board Meeting
Time: Jan 11, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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

D. Horn (remote), N. Sarisahin (remote), T. Allison (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Igeleke, J. Sinclair

Guests Present

B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles, M. Brown, M. Pimienta, S. Lawson, T. Thompson

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 Jan 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comment

No public comment

II. CONSENT ITEMS

A.

Approval of Board Agenda and Minutes of the December 14, 2021 Board Meeting

T. Allison made a motion to approve the board agenda and minutes of the previous meeting.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
J. Sinclair
Absent
C. Igeleke
Absent
N. Sarisahin
Aye
D. Horn
Aye
T. Allison made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Las Vegas Governing Board Meeting on 12-14-21.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
D. Horn
Aye
C. Igeleke
Absent
N. Sarisahin
Aye
J. Sinclair
Absent

III. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION

A.

Presentation from the State Public Charter School Authority

Mark Modrcrin presented on behalf of the SPCSA about the Site Visit Report.  There were no deficiencies in the report and he stated he was impressed that the mission was visible when you entered the school.  He recommended that the school focus its efforts on student recruitment and transportation for the upcoming school year.

B.

TEACH Las Vegas Fiscal Report and Approval of Revised Budget

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the revised budget.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
Theresa Thompson made a detailed report of the finances and explained changes to the budget based on enrollment at 125.  The board asked about an increase in spending under supplies and it was explained that the nutrition program was the added expense in that category.  
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Horn
Aye
N. Sarisahin
Aye
J. Sinclair
Absent
C. Igeleke
Absent
T. Allison
Aye

C.

TEACH Las Vegas Policy Addressing the Rights and Needs of Students with Diverse Gender Identities or Expressions

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the policy.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
Beth Bulgeron presented the Gender Identity and Expression Policy
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
D. Horn
Aye
J. Sinclair
Absent
N. Sarisahin
Aye
C. Igeleke
Absent

D.

Executive Director's Report

Andrea Moore presented the ED Report and discussed issues that were impacting the neighboring school district but were not a concern at this time for TEACH. 

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meeting Date

The next TEACH LV Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2022 at 6 pm. 

B.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

 

C.

Board Member Comments

Board member comments included a concern about recruiting new board members.  Nick emphasized that per the recommendation of the SPCSA, the board should get training from a third party provider. 

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Allison