Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 03/07/2024
Published on February 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM PST
Amended on March 4, 2024 at 4:16 PM PST

Date and Time

Thursday March 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST

Location

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

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 2662 378 3904 followed by the # sign.

 
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Lorna James-Cervantes 1 m
   

Approve Minutes from February 08, 2024 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 5 m
  B. Discussion for possible action to approve amended budget for FY 2023-2024. Vote
III. Executive Update 5:13 PM
  A. Discussion for possible action to adopt the Strong Start Academy Appeals Policy related to a suspension and/or explusion decision in a student-discipline case. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
  B. Discussion for possible action to enter Memorandum of Understanding with S.A.F.E. House to provide services for the prevention of interpersonal violence/domestic violence. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
IV. Governance 5:23 PM
  A. Discussion for possible action to designate the position of Special Education Teacher and Special Education Director as one subject to a critical labor shortage as of at least February 26, 2024 pursuant to NRS 286.523 and to make all necessary findings attendant thereto for submission to the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada. Vote 10 m
  B. Updates from committees on Executive Director Evaluations, Policy Review, Community Outreach, and Board Meeting Calendar to include action items and timelines. Discuss Lorna James-Cervantes 10 m
V. 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 2662 378 3904 followed by the # sign.

 
VI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI