Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 01/14/25
Published on January 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM PST

Date and Time

Tuesday January 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM PST

Location

City Hall, 495 S Main St, First Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:00 AM
  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 2662 842 7718 followed by the # sign.

 
  D. Approve Minutes from December 12, 2024 Board Meeting. Approve Minutes Lorna James-Cervantes 1 m
II. Finance 9:10 AM
  A. Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on Strong Start Academy budget and financial reports. Discuss Kristin Dietz 10 m
III. Executive Update 9:20 AM
  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 regarding the results of the FY24 Preliminary Financial Performance Framework Ratings FYI
  C. Discussion for possible action regarding the metrics for measuring the rate of improvement of performance for students who receive Read by Grade 3 educational services. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
  D. Discussion for possible action to approve the updated 2024-2025 Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual and Forms. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
IV. Governance 9:35 AM
  A. Discussion for possible action to select a new Board Treasurer. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 5 m
V. Facilities
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.  Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2662 842 7718 followed by the # sign.

 
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI