Teach Las Vegas
Minutes
TEACH Las Vegas Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Location
Beth Bulgeron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TEACH LV Governing Board Meeting
Time: May 10, 2022 06:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Approval of Board Agenda and Minutes of the March 8, 2022 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| C. Igeleke |
Absent
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Igeleke |
Absent
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| N. Sarisahin |
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
Beth Bulgeron presented the amended charter contract and explained the change to terms made at the SPCSC July 31, 2021 meeting.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| C. Igeleke |
Absent
|
D.
Contract for School Psychologist Services
Beth Bulgeron presented the need and contract for the school psychologist. Board member Sarisahin asked about the total number of hours.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Igeleke |
Absent
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
E.
Request for Proposals: Food Management Services
Enrique Robles presented the RFP for food services and described the process to the board.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| C. Igeleke |
Absent
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
F.
Updated Fiscal Policy
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| C. Igeleke |
Absent
|
G.
Approve the Proposed Governing Board Meeting Dates for School Year 2022-2023
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| C. Igeleke |
Absent
|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
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.
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Sarisahin |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| C. Igeleke |
Absent
|
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.
There was no public comment.