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)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://teachpublicschools-org.zoom.us/j/84346818278
Meeting ID: 843 4681 8278
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Meeting ID: 843 4681 8278
Find your local number: https://teachpublicschools-org.zoom.us/u/kwrdLXQHc
Directors Present
C. Jackson (remote), T. Allison
Directors Absent
K. Bass
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron
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
|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
B.
Approve the Minutes from the January 23, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
Note 2024 meeting minutes approved and date correction noted.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
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
Rich McNeel explained the amended budget and reviewed line items on the document with the board.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Securing a Line of Credit with Bank of Nevada
Beth Bulgeron and Rich McNeel explained the request for a line of credit and how it was aligned to best practices.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
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
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
F.
Consider and Approve the PERS Repayment Plan
Richard McNeed presented the PERS repayment plan and gave updates and projections for plan completion. Documents attached.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
G.
Vote on Potential New Board Member Anthony Curry
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
H.
Consider and Approve the Amended School Calendar for 23-24
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
I.
Consider and Approve the 24-25 School Calendar and Bell Schedule
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Jackson |
Aye
|
| T. Allison |
Aye
|
| K. Bass |
Absent
|
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
There was no public comment.