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 2662 916 4491 followed by the # sign. |
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| D. | Discussion for possible action to approve Minutes from August 13, 2026 Board meeting. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
| E. | Introduction of new board member, Kristie Cole who was recently approved by the City of Las Vegas City Council. | 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 FY2026-2027 forecast update through July 2026. | FYI | Nandini Vaishnav | 5 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. | FYI | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to approve the updated Student Lottery Policy. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion regarding the results of the FY27 Risk Assessment Designation based on data from Fiscal Year 2026 conducted by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| D. | Discussion for possible action to approve Foster Care Policy, McKinney-Vento Policy, and English Learner Policy. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| E. | Discussion for possible action to approve the 26-27 Annual Written Test Security Notice. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 2 m | |
| F. | Discussion for possible action to approve the Read By Grade 3 Local Literacy Plan (LLP). | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| G. | 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 | 3 m | |
| H. | Discussion for possible action to review the Fiscal Policies and Procedures Self-Evaluation Checklist, as required by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority, and approve revisions to the school’s fiscal policies and procedures based on the findings of the self-evaluation. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:50 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action to review and approve proposed revisions, as necessary, to the Board Policy and Procedure Manual, Code of Ethics, and Bylaws. | Vote | Colleen McCarty | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to the previously adopted Governing Board meeting calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 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 2662 916 4491 followed by the # sign. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | FYI | |||