Strong Start Academy
STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER
Date and Time
Location
Historic Westside School - 330 W. Washington Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106
Agenda
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| 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 | ||
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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 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. |
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| D. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
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Approve Minutes from November 9, 2023 Board Meeting. |
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| II. | Finance | 5:08 PM | |||
| A. | Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on budget and financial reports, including CSP grant. | 5 m | |||
| B. | Discussion for possible action to approve salary increases for Strong Start Academy personnel. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 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. | Discussion for possible action to adopt the Amended Charter Contract, which lowered Strong Start Academy’s enrollment cap in years 1 through 5. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 10 m | |
| C. | Report regarding engagement of Human Resources Consultant. | FYI | Miriam Benitez | ||
| D. | Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding staffing of Strong Start Academy liaison position. | FYI | Angela Rose | 5 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:38 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action regarding next steps for newly formed Board committees to include action items and timelines. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 10 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action regarding the FY23 Preliminary Financial Performance Ratings from the State Public Charter School Authority. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion regarding Preliminary Organizational Performance Ratings from the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority for School Year 2022-2023. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| D. | Discussion for possible action to approve Strong Start Academy Board Member Agreement. | Vote | Alee Moore | 5 m | |
| V. | Facilities | 6:03 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 review at Strong Start Academy. | FYI | Angela Rose | 5 m | |
| VI. | 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, 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. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||