Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 11/09/23
Published on October 30, 2023 at 9:39 AM PDT
Amended on November 3, 2023 at 9:57 AM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday November 9, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST

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   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. Discussion for possible action to review and approve FY2023 audit report conducted by CLA. FYI Kristin Dietz 10 m
     
  B. Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on budget and financial reports, including CSP grant. 5 m
     
     
III. Executive Update 5:23 PM
  A. Report by the Executive Director regarding beginning of the year student achievement data to include MAP and iReady. FYI Miriam Benitez 10 m
     
  B. Discussion for possible action to approve updated Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual and Forms. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
     
     
  C. 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
     
IV. Governance 5:43 PM
  A. Discussion for possible action to approve the Board Member Agreement. Vote Dachresha Harris 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
V. Facilities 5:58 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