Teach Las Vegas

Minutes

TEACH Las Vegas Governing Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM

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Topic: TEACH LV Governing Board Meeting
Time: May 10, 2022 06:00 AM 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

Ex Officio Members Present

A. Moore

Non Voting Members Present

A. Moore

Guests Present

B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles, R. Carranza, T. Thompson (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 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. CONSENT ITEMS

A.

Approval of Board Agenda and Minutes of the March 8, 2022 Board Meeting

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the board agenda and the minutes of the March 8, 2022 meeting.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Sarisahin
Aye
C. Igeleke
Absent
T. Allison
Aye
D. Horn
Aye
T. Allison made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Las Vegas Governing Board Meeting on 03-08-22.
D. Horn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Sarisahin
Aye
D. Horn
Aye
C. Igeleke
Absent
T. Allison
Aye

III. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION

A.

Financial Report

Theresa Thompson delivered the financial report.  Highlights were the same as last month, but with the introduction of the newly awarded Highly Qualified grant from 180 for $245,000 for two years.  Theresa described the healthy fund balance but cautioned that that did not equate to a healthy cash flow, which is being monitored weekly.  Board member Sarisahin asked about liabilities and other clarifying questions that were answered by Thompson.

 

Theresa Thompson went on to present the forecasted budget for 22-23. Board members asked about teacher pay increases and other items in the budget. 

 

 

B.

Update on Explore

Beth Bulgeron explained that Explore was one month behind in rent. 

C.

Approval of Amended Charter Contract

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the Amended Charter Contract.
N. Sarisahin seconded the motion.

Beth Bulgeron presented the amended charter contract and explained the change to terms made at the SPCSC July 31, 2021 meeting.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
N. Sarisahin
Aye
C. Igeleke
Absent
D. Horn
Aye

D.

Contract for School Psychologist Services

D. Horn made a motion to Approve the contract for school psychologist.
T. Allison seconded the motion.

Beth Bulgeron presented the need and contract for the school psychologist.  Board member Sarisahin asked about the total number of hours. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Igeleke
Absent
D. Horn
Aye
T. Allison
Aye
N. Sarisahin
Aye

E.

Request for Proposals: Food Management Services

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the RFP for food services.
N. Sarisahin seconded the motion.

Enrique Robles presented the RFP for food services and described the process to the board. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Igeleke
Absent
N. Sarisahin
Aye
D. Horn
Aye
T. Allison
Aye

F.

Updated Fiscal Policy

D. Horn made a motion to Approve the updated Fiscal Policy with the addition of language related to checking federal debarment list pursuant to requirements of Sam.gov.
T. Allison seconded the motion.

Beth Bulgeron presented the revised policy which included language on checking ethical violations and debarment for contractors and vendors.  Nick Sarisahin suggested that the requirement of checking the federal level list be added to the fiscal policy and the board was in agreement on this issue. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Horn
Aye
C. Igeleke
Absent
N. Sarisahin
Aye
T. Allison
Aye

G.

Approve the Proposed Governing Board Meeting Dates for School Year 2022-2023

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the proposed governing board meeting dates for 22-23.
N. Sarisahin seconded the motion.

Beth Bulgeron presented the proposed dates for 22-23 and the idea of changing the time from 6 pm to 5 pm.  The board discussed the proposed calendar and agreed on the time change as well. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
C. Igeleke
Absent
D. Horn
Aye
N. Sarisahin
Aye

H.

Consider and Approve Renewal of Employee Benefits Package for Medical, Dental, Disability, Vision and Life for the July 21, 2022 - June 30, 2023.

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the renewal of the existing provider with the lower step.
D. Horn seconded the motion.

Andrea Moore discussed the proposal and shared her discussion with staff and explained the increase in costs for the program and how her staff was in agreement on the same plan.  The board asked clarifying questions and Ms. Moore provided an example of a cost breakdown for the board. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
N. Sarisahin
Aye
C. Igeleke
Absent
D. Horn
Aye

I.

Update on Student Recruitment

Andrea Moore described the efforts and outcomes for student enrollment so far.  This includes 252 kids enrolled and 131 still needed.  Ms. Moore explained that it was typical for a few kids to enroll each day and the 7th grade.  The board discussed the allowable variance and was pleased that ED Moore is in regular discussions with SPCSA.

J.

Executive Director's Report

Andrea Moore gave a brief update on the school and described how the school year was wrapping up and hiring was taking place.  She asked if board members were available for the 180 site visit the day before school gets out. 

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meeting Date

The board discussed the need to meet to approve the budget prior to June 8th.  The board agreed to hold a special meeting on Tuesday May 24th at 5 pm. 

B.

Public Comment

C.

Board Member Comments

No additional 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 7:39 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Allison