Strong Start Academy
STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER
Date and Time
Location
City Hall, 495 S Main St, 5th 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 | 3 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 three (3) minutes absent Board approval. Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2661 607 3009 followed by the # sign. |
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| D. | Approve Minutes from September 12, 2024 and November 14, 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. | Discuss | Kristin Dietz | 10 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:20 PM | |||
| A. | Report by the Executive Director on the status of on-going marketing efforts, open-enrollment, and recruiting. | Discuss | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action regarding the rate of improvement for measuring student performance in K-3 reading. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:30 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to draft agenda for the half day Board Retreat and financial training schedule in January. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| C. | Recognition of Jaime Gonzales and Meli Pulido for their service as Board Members. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | ||
| V. | Facilities | 5:40 PM | |||
| A. | Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of construction of new building at Strong Start Academy. | Discuss | 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 on any single subject, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, may be limited. Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2661 607 3009 followed by the # sign. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | FYI | |||