Strong Start Academy
STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER
Date and Time
Location
City Hall, 495 S Main St, 1st floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
| 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 607 3009 followed by the # sign. |
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| D. | Approve Minutes from May 08, 2025 and July 28, 2025 Board Meetings. | Approve Minutes | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
| II. | Finance | 5:08 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action to approve the AB398 Plan and Teacher Raise Allocation Workbook for the 25-26 school year. | Vote | Kristin Dietz | 7 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:15 PM | |||
| 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 adopt the i-Ready Assessment as the Read by Grade Three (RBG3) Assessment for the 2025–2026 school year. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 3 m | |
| C. | Report by the Executive Director regarding the Summary of Whistleblower Protections for Testing Administration for the 2025-2026 school year. | 5 m | |||
| IV. | Governance | 5:28 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to appoint a new Secretary based on expressions of interest from board members. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 2 m | |
| V. | Facilities | 5:35 PM | |||
| 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 607 3009 followed by the # sign. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | FYI | |||