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 March 13, 2025 and March 25, 2025 Board Meetings. | 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 Strong Start Academy's tentative budget for FY 2025-2026. | Vote | Kristin Dietz | 5 m | |
| III. | Executive Update | 5:25 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 updated Attendance Policy. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| IV. | Governance | 5:35 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion regarding the Site Evaluation Report at Strong Start Academy conducted by Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion regarding the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) 2030 Statewide Plan for the Improvement of Pupils. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 10 m | |
| C. | Discussion for possible action to approve the Board Meeting Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. | Vote | Lorna James-Cervantes | 5 m | |
| D. | Discussion for possible action to approve the Academic Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. | Vote | Miriam Benitez | 5 m | |
| E. | Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. | Discuss | Lorna James-Cervantes | 15 m | |
| F. | Discussion for Possible Action: Adding an Annual Strong Start Academy Gala Fundraiser & Silent Auction and an Annual 5th Grade Career Day. | Discuss | Maria Tamayo-Soto | 5 m | |
| G. | Discussion for possible action to approve Parent and Staff Surveys for the CEO Evaluation. | Vote | Angela Scurry MBA | 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 | |
| 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 | |||