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Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 10/12/23
Published on February 2, 2024 at 9:19 AM PST

Date and Time

Thursday October 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM PDT

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Lorna James-Cervantes 5 m
  B. Record Attendance   Lorna James-Cervantes 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 Lorna James-Cervantes 1 m
   

Approve Minutes from September 14, 2023 Board Meeting.

  
II. Finance 5:08 PM
  A. Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on budget and financial reports, including CSP grant. FYI Kristin Dietz 10 m
III. Executive Update 5:18 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. Report by the Executive Director regarding beginning of the year student achievement data to include MAP and iReady. FYI Miriam Benitez 10 m
  C. Discussion for possible action to approve updated Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual and Forms. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
IV. Governance 5:38 PM
  A. Discussion for possible action to review BoardOnTrack Board Assessment to determine board priorities, goals, and committees. Discuss Lorna James-Cervantes 10 m
  B. Discussion and approval of the Board Member Agreement. Discuss Dachresha Harris 5 m
V. Facilities 5:53 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