Strong Start Academy
STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER
Date and Time
Location
City Hall, 495 S Main St, 1st floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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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. |
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| D. | Approve Minutes from July 25, 2024 Board Meeting. | Approve Minutes | Lorna James-Cervantes | 1 m | |
| II. | Finance | 5:08 PM | |||
| A. | Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on budget and financial reports. | FYI | Kristin Dietz | 10 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action regarding the results of the Nevada Department of Education's Chart of Accounts Compliance Review, Findings, and Necessary Corrective Action | Vote | Kristin Dietz | 5 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:23 PM | |||
| A. | Report by the Executive Director on the status of on-going marketing efforts, open-enrollment, and recruiting. | FYI | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to approve the updated Student Lottery Application, Policy, and Lottery Date. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion regarding the results of the FY25 Risk Assessment Designation based on data from Fiscal Year 2024 conducted by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| D. | Report by the Executive Director regarding the Summary of Whistleblower Protections for Testing Administration. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| E. | Discussion for possible action to approve the Fiscal Policies and Procedures and Self-Assessment Checklist required by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 10 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:53 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action to approve the new committees and assignment of committee members and approval of Strategic Board Calendar. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 10 m | |
| B. | Closed session to discuss 2023 -2024 performance review of Executive Director, Miriam Benitez. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 10 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to approve 2023-2024 performance review of Executive Director, Miriam Benitez. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 10 m | |
| V. | Facilities | 6:23 PM | |||
| A. | Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of renovations and new construction at Strong Start Academy. | Discuss | 5 m | ||
| B. | Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of security improvements at Strong Start Academy. | Discuss | 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 on any single subject, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, may be limited. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||