Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 07/22/2026
Published on July 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM PDT

Date and Time

Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT

Location

Strong Start Academy Elementary School, 310 S. 9th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
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
   

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 459 1370 followed by the # sign.

 
  D. Discussion for possible action to approve Minutes from May 14, 2026 Board meeting and Budget Hearing meeting. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 1 m
     
     
  E. Discussion for possible action to approve Minutes from January 29, 2026 Board meeting and AMENDED Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2025 Board Meeting. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 1 m
     
     
II. Finance 9:09 AM
  A. Report by Nandini Vaishnav from Vertex Education on Strong Start Academy financial update with FY26 forecast with actual spending through May 2026. FYI Nandini Vaishnav 5 m
III. Executive Update 9:14 AM
  A. Discussion for possible action to approve the Strong Start Academy Elementary School Parent Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and Test Security Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year. Discuss Miriam Benitez 5 m
  B. Discussion for possible action to approve revised Restorative Justice Plan. Discuss Miriam Benitez 5 m
  C. Report by the Executive Director on the status of on-going marketing efforts, open-enrollment, and recruiting. Discuss Miriam Benitez 5 m
IV. Governance
V. Special Reports
VI. Citizens Participation
 

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 459 1370 followed by the # sign.

 
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI