Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 11/14/24
Published on November 7, 2024 at 9:55 AM PST
Amended on November 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM PST

Date and Time

Thursday November 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST

Location

City Hall, 495 S Main St, 5th 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 3 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 three (3) minutes absent Board approval. Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2664 593 5480 followed by the # sign.

 
  D. Approve Minutes from October 10, 2024 Board Meeting. Approve Minutes Lorna James-Cervantes 1 m
II. Finance 5:10 PM
  A. Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on Strong Start Academy budget and financial reports. FYI Kristin Dietz 10 m
  B. Report on status of Charter School Chart of Accounts Corrective Action Plan required by Nevada Department of Education. FYI Kristin Dietz 7 m
  C. Discussion for possible action to review and approve FY2024 audit report conducted by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP accounting firm. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 10 m
III. Executive Update 5:37 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. Report by the Executive Director regarding beginning of the year student achievement data to include MAP, iReady and LAS Links Espanol. FYI Miriam Benitez 5 m
IV. Governance 5:47 PM
  A. Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. Discuss Lorna James-Cervantes 5 m
V. Facilities 5:52 PM
  A. Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of construction of new building at Strong Start Academy. Discuss 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 on any single subject, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, may be limited.

 
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote