Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 8/22/23
Published on August 16, 2023 at 10:45 AM PDT

Date and Time

Tuesday August 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM PDT

Location

City Hall

495 S. Main Street, 1st floor, 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  
  B. Record Attendance   1 m
  C. Public Comment   Lorna James-Cervantes 1 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 two (2) minutes absent Board approval.

 
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 1 m
     
II. Finance 9:03 AM
  A. Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on budget and financial reports. FYI Kristin Dietz 10 m
     
  B. Discussion for possible action to approve the retention of a dual language consultant. 5 m
     
     
III. Executive Update 9:18 AM
  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 funding for school transportation. Discuss 5 m
     
IV. Governance 9:28 AM
  A. Discussion for possible action to approve the Strong Start Academy Elementary School Parent Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, Test Security Plan, and English Learner Policy and Plan. Vote 10 m
     
     
     
     
  B. Discussion for possible action to approve the Organizational Performance Framework Self-Certification Form. Vote 5 m
     
V. Facilities 9:43 AM
  A. Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of renovations and new construction at Strong Start Academy. Discuss 5 m
  B. Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of security improvements at Strong Start Academy. Discuss 5 m
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.

 
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote