No public comments. 

Mr. Nick explained that CarMax donated the new playground; however, the surfacing was not included, as that portion is CASLV’s responsibility. Mr. Lengsavath indicated that he had provided pre-approval for this expense.

Mr. Nick discussed the need for additional cameras at the Nellis campus and stated that 15 additional cameras are required. The total cost is $26,346.30. He reviewed the quote with the Board and confirmed that the expense will be paid from general funds and is included in the budget.

Mr. Nick stated that CASLV would like to apply for E-rate and, based on our Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) data, may be eligible for a 60% discount on internet and phone services. The current overall FRL percentage for CASLV is 35.33%, which qualifies us for the 60% discount.

The total annual cost for internet and phone services is approximately $130,000. If approved for E-Rate, CASLV could achieve annual savings of approximately $81,000, reducing the annual cost to an estimated $54,048.

Mr. Nick explained that an E-rate consultant is required for the application process. After consulting with Cox Communications, one recommended firm, E-rate Advantage LLC, was identified, and no additional firms were located. He also noted that there may be future savings related to switches, routers, and cabling services.

Ms. Diggins asked about connectivity and reliability. Mr. Nick confirmed that the gigabit connection would increase slightly.

Mr. Nick explained that LR Nelson Consulting Engineers is the selected civil engineering firm; however, due to the additional expansion at the existing campus, an additional $30,550 is required.

Mr. Tate explained that when survey work initially began, the scope only included the new campus area. Due to the revised courtyard design, LR Nelson was required to survey the entire existing campus as well. He further explained that LR Nelson reviewed whether these additional services could be absorbed within the original project scope; however, unforeseen requirements from the City of North Las Vegas, specifically the need for permitting related to the water connection and the submission of drawings for city review, resulted in a significant expansion of the scope of work.

Mr. Tate also noted that there may be an additional $5,000–$6,000 in costs that have not yet been billed related to the drainage study.

Mr. Nick and Mr. Tate responded to questions from the Board.

Mr. Nick explained that CORE Construction and KNIT Architects have finalized the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Dr. Ercan noted that this item will be presented to the full Board at the December 15 meeting.

Mr. Tate presented the final GMP. He explained that during early design efforts, KNIT Architects completed programming, and through the design development phase, they contracted with CORE Construction for pre-design construction support. The initial budget was $66.5M. After evaluating escalation and priorities, the team worked to reduce the budget to $63M without eliminating any scope or key programming elements. Between the 95% design phase and the GMP package, they were able to further reduce the budget to $56.3M for the final GMP. Mr. Tate noted that this budget aligns with the available grant funds and maintains all programmed scope, with minor adjustments such as scaling back some landscaping. He emphasized his strong working relationship with CORE Construction, noting this is his sixth school project with them.

Design Adjustments:
 

Ms. Diggins asked for clarification on changes made during design. Mr. Tate explained the following:

• The gymnasium and cafeteria originally had higher ceilings and extensive glass; ceilings were reduced and about half of the surrounding windows were removed.
• A mezzanine-style study commons above the cafeteria was eliminated, providing significant savings.
• The gym and cafeteria remain the same size as originally programmed.
• A full kitchen was added during the design phase and is included in the final budget.
• Exterior finishes were changed from contract-type panels to a heavy-duty EPHOS system, maintaining the intended design quality.
• Classroom windows were reduced.
• The playground at the existing campus will be removed. To separate K–8 students, the existing campus courtyard will become the PE/outdoor play area for elementary students.

Mr. Lengsavath asked for clarification on ceiling heights, and Mr. Tate provided detailed explanations for both the gym and cafeteria.

Safety and Security:

Ms. Diggins shifted the discussion to safety concerns, including campus access, plexiglass, and shelter-in-place areas. Mr. Tate explained that, since the campus is on federal land, the focus is on keeping students secure within the campus rather than typical vandalism-type security. He provided a thorough overview of safety planning, including layers of security and exterior monitoring. Ms. Diggins requested pictures of the front entry area and additional details on shelter-in-place spaces, which were reviewed. Dr. Ercan and Mr. Nick discussed current safety protocols. Mr. Lanx noted that the single point of entry has been maintained.

Mr. Nick presented the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas investment report, which included an overview of current holdings, performance, and compliance with Board-approved investment policies. This item was presented for information only, with no action required.

Ms. Diggins thanked Mr. Nick and noted that the investment is moving in the right direction.  

No public comments.