Strong Start Academy
STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER
Date and Time
Location
City Hall, 495 S Main St, 5th floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101
REMOTE MEETING PARTICIPATION
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the location listed above or participate remotely by telephone using the following information:
Dial-In Number: 1-415-655-0001
Access Code: 2662 953 8355, followed by the # sign.
Members of the public participating by telephone will have an opportunity to provide public comment during the designated public comment periods in accordance with the procedures outlined in this agenda.
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 953 8355 followed by the # sign. |
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| D. | Discussion for possible action to approve Minutes from September 10, 2026 Board meeting. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
| E. | Discussion for possible action to approve Minutes from the September 25, 2026 Finance Committee meeting. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| II. | Finance | 5:13 PM | |||
| A. | Report by Nandini Vaishnav from Vertex Education on Strong Start Academy's financial update, including the FY2026-2027 forecast update through August 2026. | FYI | Nandini Vaishnav | 5 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:18 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. | Report by the Executive Director regarding end of the year (2025-2026) student achievement data to include SBAC results and Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) rating. | FYI | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:28 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action to reappoint Board Member Kristie Cole to a new term. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 2 m | |
| B. | 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 | |
| C. | Discussion for posible action to approve the 2025-2026 performance review of Executive Director, Miriam Benitez. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| V. | 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 953 8355 followed by the # sign. |
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| VI. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | FYI | |||