Teach Las Vegas

Minutes

TEACH LV Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Location

4660 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130

 

and via zoom:

 

4660 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130

4660 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130

 

and Via Zoom

 

Beth Bulgeron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: TEACH LV Regular Board Meeting
Time: Mar 19, 2024 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 843 4681 8278

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Directors Present

C. Jackson (remote), T. Allison

Directors Absent

K. Bass

Guests Present

B. Bulgeron

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 Mar 19, 2024 at 5:07 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. CONSENT ITEMS

A.

Approval of Board Agenda

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Jackson
Aye
K. Bass
Absent
T. Allison
Aye

B.

Approve the Minutes from the January 23, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the Minutes from the January 23, 2024 Regular board meeting.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.

Note 2024 meeting minutes approved and date correction noted.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Bass
Absent
C. Jackson
Aye
T. Allison
Aye

III. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION

A.

Financial Report

Rich McNeel provided the financial report including details on grants and time frames of those grants.  He also reported on key indicators (materials attached).  Board member Jackson asked about the grants funding positions and the status of those positions.  ED Sione Thompson stated that positions were posted and he had offers out to two new teachers and was excited about the support for recruitment. 

B.

Consider and Approve the Amended Budget

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the Amended Budget.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.

Rich McNeel explained the amended budget and reviewed line items on the document with the board.  

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
C. Jackson
Aye
K. Bass
Absent

C.

Approve Securing a Line of Credit with Bank of Nevada

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the Line of Credit with Bank of Nevada.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.

Beth Bulgeron and Rich McNeel explained the request for a line of credit and how it was aligned to best practices. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Bass
Absent
T. Allison
Aye
C. Jackson
Aye

D.

Consider and Approve the Updated Fiscal Policy

This item was tabled until the next meeting

E.

Approve the Addition of Sione Thompson as Bank Account Signatory in Accordance with Start Date

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the addition of Sione Thompson as a bank signer.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.

Richard McNeel presented this issue and explained why it was necessary to have the Executive Director added as a signer on the bank account to follow fiscal policy.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Jackson
Aye
T. Allison
Aye
K. Bass
Absent

F.

Consider and Approve the PERS Repayment Plan

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the PERS Repayment Plan.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.

Richard McNeed presented the PERS repayment plan and gave updates and projections for plan completion.  Documents attached. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Bass
Absent
T. Allison
Aye
C. Jackson
Aye

G.

Vote on Potential New Board Member Anthony Curry

T. Allison made a motion to Approve Anthony Curry as a new Board Member.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.

Board Chair Allison introduced Anthony Curry and expressed enthusiasm for his commitment and contributions to the community.  Anthony re-introduced himself and was excited to join the board. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
K. Bass
Absent
C. Jackson
Aye

H.

Consider and Approve the Amended School Calendar for 23-24

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the Amended School Calendar for 23-24.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.

Enrique Robles presented the updated school calendar and explained that the revisions were made to correct for the two days the school was shut down for safety reasons. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Allison
Aye
C. Jackson
Aye
K. Bass
Absent

I.

Consider and Approve the 24-25 School Calendar and Bell Schedule

T. Allison made a motion to Approve the 24-25 SY Calendar and Bell Schedule.
C. Jackson seconded the motion.

Enrique Robles and Sione Thompson presented the school calendar and explained the reason for the alternative calendar to allow for additional professional development with teachers. Board Member Jackson expressed enthusiasm for using this strategy. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Bass
Absent
C. Jackson
Aye
T. Allison
Aye

J.

Executive Director Report

ED Sione Thompson presented the ED report and gave updates on recruiting, hiring, health and safety issues and overall progress of the school since his start.  He expressed gratitude for support from CMO staff and was optimistic about the progress made thus far. 

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meeting Date

The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2024 at 5 pm

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:47 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Allison