Strong Start Academy
STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER
Date and Time
Location
City Hall, 495 S. Main Street, Training Room 3, Las Vegas, NV
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 2660 574 1983 followed by the # sign. |
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| D. | Approve Minutes from February 13, 2025 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 | |
| B. | Discussion for possible action to approve amended budget for FY 2024-2025. | Vote | Kristin Dietz | 5 m | |
| C. | Update on status of Charter School Chart of Accounts Corrective Action Plan required by Nevada Department of Education. | FYI | Kristin Dietz | 5 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:30 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 to approve the updated Suspension and Appeals Policy. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to approve engagement with Tari Smethurst to provide educational consulting services for math instruction as needed. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 10 m | |
| D. | Discussion for possible action to an updated attendance policy. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:55 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion for possible action to designate the position of Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Teacher as one subject to a critical labor shortage as of February 03, 2025 pursuant to NRS 286.523 and to make all necessary findings attendant thereto for submission to the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 10 m | |
| B. | Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 15 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to approve Attendance Policy. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| V. | Facilities | 6:25 PM | |||
| A. | Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of construction of new building at Strong Start Academy. | FYI | Angela Rose | 5 m | |
| B. | Report and discussion by the City of Las Vegas Legal Department regarding efforts to secure New Markets Tax Credits to assist with funding of Strong Start Academy facilities expansion. | Discuss | John Ridilla | 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 2660 574 1983 followed by the # sign. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | FYI | |||