Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 04/18/24
Published on April 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM PDT
Amended on April 11, 2024 at 6:46 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday April 18, 2024 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 2664 143 7769 followed by the # sign.

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

Approve Minutes from March 07, 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 the preliminary 2024-2025 Budget. Vote Kristin Dietz 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 regarding the Financial Performance Framework results adopted by the State Public Charter School Authority. Discuss Miriam Benitez 5 m
  C. Discussion regarding final Organizational Performance Framework ratings for School Year 2022-2023 accepted by the State Public Charter School Authority. Discuss Miriam Benitez 5 m
IV. Governance 5:33 PM
  A. Discussion regarding next steps for 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
  B. Discussion for possible action to approve the Board Meeting Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 5 m
  C. Discussion for possible action to approve the Academic Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
  D. Discussion for possible action regarding renewal of agreement with BoardOnTrack. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes
  E. Discussion for possible action to renew agreement with EdTec for back office services. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 5 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 review 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 2664 143 7769 followed by the # sign.

 
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI