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 459 1370 followed by the # sign. |
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| D. | Discussion for possible action to approve Minutes from July 22, 2026 Board meeting and Board Retreat meeting. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
| E. | Discussion for possible action to approve AMENDED Minutes from November 20, 2025, and AMENDED Meeting Minutes from the May 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 2 m | |
| II. | Finance | 5:10 PM | |||
| A. | Report by Nandini Vaishnav from Vertex Education on Strong Start Academy's financial update, including the FY2025–2026 unaudited actuals, the FY2026–2027 budget overview, and the financial forecast update through July 2026. | FYI | Nandini Vaishnav | 5 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:15 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action to approve the Strong Start Academy Elementary School Parent Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, Restorative Justice Plan, the Suspension and Appeals Policy and Test Security Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| B. | Report by the Executive Director on the status of on-going marketing efforts, open-enrollment, and recruiting. | FYI | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| C. | Report by the Executive Director regarding the Summary of Whistleblower Protections for Testing Administration for the 2026-2027 school year. | FYI | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:30 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action regarding approval of annual audit contract and to authorize the President to execute any agreement properly related thereto. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 3 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to reappoint Board Members Dachresha Harris and Alee Moore to new terms. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 2 m | |
| V. | Special Reports | ||||
| 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 459 1370 followed by the # sign. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | FYI | |||