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Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 9/14/23
Published on September 7, 2023 at 10:41 PM PDT
Amended on September 11, 2023 at 8:56 AM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday September 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM PDT

Location

City Hal l 495 S. Main Street, 1st floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:00 PM
  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.  Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2599 605 4045 followed by the # sign.

  
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 1 m
   

Approve Minutes from August 22, 2023 Board Meeting.

  
     
  E. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 5 m
   

Approve Minutes from August 22, 2023 Board Retreat.

  
     
  F. New Board Member Introduction   5 m
   

Introduction of new board member, Astrid Angulo (Mayor Designee), who was recently appointed by the Las Vegas City Council to a two-year term ending September 6, 2025.

  
II. Finance 5:13 PM
  A. Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on budget and financial reports, including CSP grant. FYI Kristin Dietz 10 m
     
  B. Human Resources Consulting Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 10 m
   

Discussion for possible action to approve the retention of a human resources consultant to advise the Executive Director regarding human resources matters at a cost not to exceed $10,000 annually and to authorize the President to take all necessary actions related thereto.

  
III. Executive Update 5:33 PM
  A. Report by the Executive Director on the status of on-going marketing efforts, open-enrollment, recruiting, student population demographics and student retention. FYI Miriam Benitez 5 m
     
  B. Discussion regarding the results of the enrollment audit conducted by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. FYI Miriam Benitez 5 m
     
  C. Discussion regarding the results of the FY24 Risk Assessment Designation based on data from Fiscal Year 2023 conducted by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. FYI Miriam Benitez 5 m
     
  D. Alternative Calendar Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
   

Discussion for possible action to approve the Strong Start Academy Alternative Academic Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.

  
     
IV. Governance 5:53 PM
  A. Discussion for possible action to approve the updated Student Lottery Application, Policy, and Lottery Date. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
     
  B. Discussion for possible action to review BoardOnTrack Board Assessment to determine board priorities, goals, and committees. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 10 m
  C. Restorative Justice Policy Vote 5 m
   

Discussion for possible action to approve revisions to the Strong Start Academy Restorative Justice Policy. 

  
     
V. Facilities 6:13 PM
  A. Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of renovations and new construction at Strong Start Academy. FYI Angela Rose 5 m
  B. Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of security improvements at Strong Start Academy. FYI Angela Rose 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, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, will be limited to two (2) minutes absent Board approval. Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2599 605 4045 followed by the # sign.

  
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote

Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities. 

Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate persons with disabilities or impairments.

If you need an accommodation to attend and participate in this meeting,

please call Amanda Kuhl at 702-229-6162 and advise of your need at least

48 hours in advance of the meeting. Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Nevada.

 

THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING STANDARDS

AS OUTLINED IN NRS 241.020:

Strong Start Academy Elementary School website www.clvstrongstartes.org

City Hall, 495 S Main St, 1st floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101

The Nevada Public Notice website – notice.nv.gov