Teach Las Vegas
Minutes
TEACH LV Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Location
In Person:
4660 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130
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Topic: TEACH LV Regular Board Meeting
Time: Oct 17, 2023 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 851 9979 2188
Find your local number: https://teachpublicschools-org.zoom.us/u/kt1SpD3Kl
Directors Present
D. Horn (remote), T. Allison
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles (remote), M. Brown (remote), R. McNeel (remote), S. Lawson (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Approval of Board Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
III. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
Status Report Regarding the School
Dr. Carranza led the update on the school. 218 students were physically in attendance each day, 247 remain enrolled. There are teachers in each class although many are substitutes. Dr. Carranza stated that prior to the ED leaving many teachers were not credentialed or in the process of earning their credential. Dr. Carranza explained that there was a possibility of merging some classes.
Richard McNeel provided a detailed financial forecast and update. He explained that enrollment decreased but loss will be offset by a reduction in expenses. He walked through his report (attached to the board materials) and explained the outstanding payables and the anticipated funding for the remainder of the year.
B.
Consider and Vote on the CAM Receivable Sale
Matt Brown presented the CAM sale and explained how the funding would be used. Board Member Horn asked questions regarding the amount and use and Matt provided clarification.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
C.
Add Board Chair Trishawn Allison as a Signer on Bank Account
D.
Resolution Terminating the CMO Agreement with TEACH, Inc.
There was discussion about terminating the contract and what the next steps would be once the contract was terminated. Beth and Matt interjected that the new agreement was listed later in the agenda and suggested the board take the items out of order. Attorney Mark Gardberg provided some clarification.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Horn |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
E.
Vote on School's Next Steps, Based on the Best Interests of the School Community, including a Potential Consolidation or Partnership
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The board discussed having a special meeting prior to the next regular board meeting that is scheduled for December 5, 2023. No date was set.
B.
Public Comment
No public comment
C.
Board Member Comments
no board member comment
There were approximately 50 parents in attendance and several parents provided comment. Comments were generally positive, thanking the staff that remained and thanking the CMO for responding to the emergency situation. Some public comment expressed frustration with communication, lack of clarity on the PERS payments and a desire to know the details of a plan going forward.