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Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 05/08/25
Published on May 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday May 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM PDT

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 2660 574 1983 followed by the # sign.

  
  D. Approve Minutes from April 10, 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 Strong Start Academy's final 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
     
IV. Governance 5:30 PM
  A. Discuss the FY 2024 Financial Performance Rating adopted by the State Public Charter School Authority. Discuss Lorna James-Cervantes 5 m
     
  B. Discussion for possible action regarding the FY 2024 tax returns prepared for Strong Start Academy. Discuss Lorna James-Cervantes 5 m
     
  C. Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. Discuss Lorna James-Cervantes 15 m
  D. Discussion for possible action to approve the agenda for the July 2025 Board Retreat. Vote Lorna James-Cervantes 10 m
     
     
V. Facilities 6:05 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
 

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.

  
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI

Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities. 

Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate persons with disabilities or impairments.

If you need an accommodation to attend and participate in this meeting,

please call Missy Fredriksen at 702-229-6242 and advise of your need at least

48 hours in advance of the meeting. Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Nevada.

 

THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING STANDARDS

AS OUTLINED IN NRS 241.020:

Strong Start Academy Elementary School website www.clvstrongstartes.org

City Hall, 495 S Main St, 1st floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101

The Nevada Public Notice website – notice.nv.gov