There were no public comments. 

Dr. Ercan explained that the certification is for the 2023-2024 school year and that the State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) requires board approval. We are certifying all departments, including finance and academics, to ensure compliance with all regulations. Dr. Gunozu and Ms. Kelley reviewed the items related to the Special Education (SPED) department. The board had several questions about this, and Ms. Kelley and Dr. Gunozu provided additional details and outlined their process for moving forward

Mr. Nick presented this and indicated Ms. Diggins pre-approved this and it will be funded by the ECILP grant. We needed pre-approval because the funding expired on June 20, 2024. 

Mr. Vu mentioned that the Tamarus campus is planning to add new playground structures designed to be sensory-focused and suitable for students of all ages. Ms. Katatokis noted that many of these structures are musical-based and stand-alone, specifically tailored for older students to interact with while standing, rather than climbing.

Mr. Vu reviewed quotes from four vendors and highlighted Exerplay as the preferred choice, citing their excellent work and previous installation of the large shade structure at Centennial Hills. Extensive research was conducted on each vendor before making this recommendation.

Ms. Katatokis informed the board that the fundraising from last year's Fun Run will be used towards this playground equipment. This decision was made after consulting with their team and recognizing the need for such equipment. A total of $30,371 from the Fun Run will be allocated to this purchase, with the remainder covered by school funds.

Mr. Hamza provided a detailed review of the upgrade and subscription renewal. He noted that we currently have separate subscription renewals for each campus. The total cost is $125,500, which covers all firewall subscriptions for three years, with the option to cancel at any time. Payments will be made in three installments, and this transition will result in lower annual costs.

Mr. Gibson offered suggestions and inquired about compliance with national standards for school certifications. Mr. Gibson also asked whether this transition helps CASLV achieve any specific goals. Dr. Ercan confirmed that he would follow up on these points and share detailed reports from last spring with the board. 

Dr. Ercan noted that this update was requested by Dr. Warren and provided an overview of recent staff changes over the summer. Most vacancies have now been filled, and Dr. Ercan expressed gratitude to Ms. Peevy and CASLV's campus principals and administrators for their dedication over the summer to fill these positions. 

Ms. Peevy presented a detailed chart showing all staff members, including new positions and internal hires. She pointed out that the Cadence campus is expanding annually, requiring the addition of an entire grade level. The number of vacancies is continually fluctuating due to ongoing hiring efforts. Ms. Peevy also discussed the substitute teacher sub bubbles, detailing the number of substitutes at each campus. These substitutes will be consistent each day to ensure familiarity with the curriculum and other aspects of their roles. All substitutes are high-quality, certified teachers. Mr. Gibson requested that future updates include the average class sizes that vacancies caused.

Dr. Ercan explained that the original lease was signed in 2012 and became effective in 2013. It was for an initial term of seven years with two five-year extension options. In 2018, two years before the first lease term was set to expire in 2020, we negotiated with the landlord for significant tenant improvements, including turf replacement and a credit toward replacing some of the AC units.

The first extension option, covering 2020-2025, is set to expire at the end of the upcoming school year. Dr. Ercan reviewed the letter of intent and the lease amendment details with Mr. Gardberg. The landlord has agreed to replace the entire roof and complete asphalt repairs by Labor Day. Additionally, they will replace the older AC units. Mr. Gardberg confirmed with Dr. Ercan that we can proceed without an official amendment, as a letter of intent has been sent and we are seeking board approval. He also noted that we can discuss this further at the next board meeting if needed where Mr. Gardberg will be present. 

Dr. Gunozu presented two documents related to testing procedures. The first document is prepared and updated annually. The second document outlines CASLV's 2024-2025 academic year plan to ensure the security of state-mandated assessments. Last spring, NDE provided guidelines and sample plans from other school districts. Drawing on these examples, we developed our testing plan, which outlines the district-wide management of testing. This plan will be distributed to both parents and staff. It was explained that each campus will share school testing schedules with parents. The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) mandates that all students in public schools, including charter schools, must participate in SBAC, CRT Science, WIDA, ACT, and other listed assessments. The document contains all the required assessments and their corresponding grade levels. Ms. Hayman noted that the plan appears both comprehensive and straightforward.

Dr. Ercan made an announcement about the upcoming board retreat scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He provided an overview of the agenda and invited board members to email him with any suggestions or recommendations for additional agenda items. The retreat will feature presentations from Afton Partners and Dr. Brian Carpenter. In response to Mr. Tandogan's inquiry, Dr. Ercan confirmed that the strategic plan goals will be reviewed during the retreat.