Strong Start Academy
STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER
Date and Time
Location
City Hall, 495 S. Main Street, 5th Floor Conference Room, Las Vegas, NV
Note:
(I) Items on the agenda may be taken out of order;
(II) The public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and
(III) The public body may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
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 October 14, 2026 Board meeting. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
| E. | Discussion for possible action to approve Minutes from the November 04, 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 September 2026. | FYI | Nandini Vaishnav | 5 m | |
| B. | Report by Nandini Vaishnav from Vertex Education on Strong Start Academy's Quarterly 1 Financials. | FYI | Nandini Vaishnav | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to approve an amendment for the 2026-27 budget to reflect updates for changes in enrollment, state and federal revenues, and expenses. | Vote | Nandini Vaishnav | 5 m | |
| D. | Discussion for possible action to review and approve FY2026 audit report conducted by Velez & Hardy, LLC. | Vote | Nandini Vaishnav | 5 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:33 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 revised Restorative Justice Plan and the Suspension and Appeals Policy. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:43 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion regarding the results of the Preliminary Organizational Performance Ratings, School Year 2025-2026 conducted by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. | Discuss | 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 | |||