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 September 11, 2025 and amended minutes from July 28, 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 FY26 forecast with actual spending through August, 2025. | 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. | Discussion for possible action to renew the Memorandum of Understanding with S.A.F.E. House to provide services for the prevention of interpersonal violence/domestic violence. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| C. | Report by the Executive Director regarding end of the year (2024-2025) student achievement data to include LAS Links Espanol results and beginning of the year iReady diagnostic results. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| D. | Discussion for possible action to approve the Title I School-Parent-Family Engagement Policy, English Language Policy, McKinney Vento Policy, and the Foster Care Policy. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 7 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:35 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to open the Treasurer and President positions for expressions of interest from board members, and to conduct a vote on whether to retain the current officers in their roles. Corrective action from July 28, 2025 Board Meeting. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 3 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to approve Strong Start Academy's revised fiscal policies and/or procedures. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 3 m | |
| D. | Closed session to discuss 2024 -2025 performance review of Executive Director, Miriam Benitez. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 10 m | |
| E. | Discussion for possible action to approve the 2024-2025 performance review of Executive Director, Miriam Benitez. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| V. | Facilities | 6:01 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 | |||