Strong Start Academy
STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER
Date and Time
Location
City Hall, 495 S. Main Street, Training Room 3, Las Vegas, NV
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 9:00 AM | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Lorna James-Cervantes | 3 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | ||
| C. | Public Comment | Lorna James-Cervantes | 3 m | ||
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Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, will be limited to three (3) minutes absent Board approval. Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2661 466 1759 followed by the # sign. |
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| D. | Approve Minutes from May 21, 2025 Board Meetings. | Approve Minutes | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
| E. | Introduction of new board members, Alicia Arroyo, Roxann McCoy and Vanessa Mari who were recently approved by the City of Las Vegas City Council. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 2 m | |
| II. | Finance | 9:10 AM | |||
| A. | Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on Strong Start Academy budget and financial reports. | Discuss | Kristin Dietz | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to approve the AB398 Plan and Teacher Raise Allocation Workbook. | Vote | Kristin Dietz | 7 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 9:22 AM | |||
| A. | Report by the Executive Director on the status of on-going marketing efforts, open-enrollment, and recruiting. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to approve the Strong Start Academy Elementary School Parent Student Handbook and Test Security Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| C. | Report by the Executive Director on the results of the Pupil Enrollment and Attendance Audit School Year 2024-2025. | FYI | Miriam Benitez | 2 m | |
| D. | Discussion for possible action to approve the Strong Start Academy transportation plan for the 2025 - 2026 School Year, inclusive of the 2026 Summer Session, and funding request for submission to the State Public Charter School Authority and approval of the amendment request to add transportation of students to and from school, including a good cause exemption request to have the State Public Charter School Authority consider this amendment request outside of the established windows. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 8 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 9:42 AM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action to approve Executive Director evaluation form. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to appoint a new Secretary and to open the roles of Treasurer and President for expressions of interest from board members. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 2 m | |
| V. | Facilities | 9:54 AM | |||
| A. | Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of construction of new building at Strong Start Academy. | FYI | Angela Rose | 5 m | |
| VI. | Citizens Participation | ||||
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Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. No subject may be acted upon by the Board unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion on any single subject, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, may be limited. Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2661 466 1759 followed by the # sign. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | FYI | |||