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 2663 067 9383 followed by the # sign. |
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| D. | Approve Minutes from August 14, 2025 Board Meeting. | Approve Minutes | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
| II. | Finance | 5:08 PM | |||
| A. | Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on Strong Start Academy financial update with statements for FY25 in unaudited format. | Discuss | Kristin Dietz | 5 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:13 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. | Report by the Executive Director regarding the Summary of Whistleblower Protections for Testing Administration authored by the Nevada Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to approve the updated Student Lottery Application, Policy, and Lottery Date. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 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 select a new Secretary based on expressions of interest from Board Members. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 2 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to review and revise the Board Policy, Procedure Manual, Code of Ethics and Bylaws as necessary. | Vote | Colleen McCarty | ||
| D. | Discussion for possible action to review the Fiscal Policy and Procedures Self-Evaluation Checklist as required by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority, and determine whether any of the school’s fiscal policies and/or procedures need to be revised. | ||||
| 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 2663 067 9383 followed by the # sign. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | FYI | |||