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Blue Ribbon Commission

Regular Meeting

Henderson, NV · November 12, 2025

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CITY OF HENDERSON BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, November 12, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Cason Noll called the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity to order at 4:01 p.m., in the Valley View Conference Room, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Maxwell Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst, confirmed the meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law. PRESENT: Vice Chair Cason Noll Max Doubin Madeline Howell Elias Ramos Katia Speer Olivia Vause Kaden Wright ABSENT: Chair Anirudh Polagani (excused) Shay Bravo-Bezard (excused) Jackson Holldorf Karionna Reddix STAFF: Harmony Cole, Deputy City Clerk Jackie Curry, Education Initiatives Specialist Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst Michael Oh, Senior Assistant City Attorney Alexandra Zondiros, Administrative Assistant I III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Commissioner Oliva Vause introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 2 of 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Minutes (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Vice Chair Cason Noll declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY OCTOBER 15, 2025 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE (Motion) Commissioner Max Doubin introduced a motion to approve the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity meeting minutes of October 15, 2025. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Vice Chair Cason Noll declared the motion carried. 2 DISCUSSION INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW COMMISSIONERS CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst, introduced newly appointed members, Jason Couchman and Lindsay Couzens, to the Blue Ribbon Commission. Newly appointed members Lindsay Couzens and Jason Couchman introduced themselves and each provided a brief overview of their background and experience as it relates to education. 3 DISCUSSION BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst, presented a schedule of the Blue Ribbon Commission meetings for calendar year 2026. (Motion) Commissioner Olivia Vause introduced a motion to accept the Blue Ribbon Commission meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 3 of 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Minutes (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Vice Chair Cason Noll declared the motion carried. 4 PRESENTATION OPEN MEETING LAW AND ETHICS OVERVIEW CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Former Blue Ribbon Commissioner, Bella Hubshman, provided a presentation of the Nevada Open Meeting Law (OML) and Robert’s Rules of Order (RRO) for Commissioners. A brief discussion ensued regarding examples of Open Meeting Law violations, repercussions, and remedies for violations. 5 PRESENTATION ALL-IN HENDERSON SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Tory Jackson, Sustainability and Climate Manager, provided a presentation on the City’s drafted All-In Henderson Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, with an emphasis on efforts to build climate and sustainability literacy in the community. A discussion ensued regarding the ways Blue Ribbon Commissioners can help spread information regarding climate sustainability, public transit and safety, late activity transportation for students that do not drive, training certificates for resumes, and opportunities for former commissioners to give feedback regarding their experience as Blue Ribbon Commissioners. 6 PRESENTATION PROJECT GREEN: FRIENDS OF PITTMAN WASH CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Bella Hubshman, representative of Friends of Pittman Wash, provided information on Project Green and related volunteer opportunities. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 4 of 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Minutes 7 DISCUSSION COMMISSIONER OPPORTUNITIES CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Commissioners Madeline Howell and Olivia Vause presented project proposals in alignment with the area of focus for the Commission to consider during the 2025-2026 school year. A discussion ensued regarding options to expand awareness of the Blue Ribbon Commission to students, hosting an internship fair, and the current recruitment process for theCommission. (Motion) Max Doubin introduced a motion to approve the project proposal for the internship fair with a digital plan. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Vice Chair Cason Noll declared the motion carried. (Motion) Commissioner Olivia Vause introduced a motion to table the discussion regarding the project proposal to expand the awareness of the Blue Ribbon Commission to the January 14, 2026, meeting. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Vice Chair Cason Noll declared the motion carried. VI. CHAIR\MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioners Olivia Vause, Madeline Howell, and Max Doubin spoke about their experience participating in the Henderson Trunk or Treat event. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 5 of 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Minutes IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20p.m. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Harmony Cole Harmony Cole Deputy City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF HENDERSON BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Valley View Conference Room 4:00 PM 240 S. Water Street Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-2047 Henderson, Nevada 89015 For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Max Fenster at (702) 267-2047 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson. The Chair reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please contact Max Fenster at (702) 267-2047. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 2 of 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Agenda I. CALL TO ORDER II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY OCTOBER 15, 2025 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity meeting minutes of October 15, 2025. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 3 of 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Agenda 2 DISCUSSION INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW COMMISSIONERS CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Information and Discussion Only. Staff will introduce newly appointed members of the Blue Ribbon Commission. 3 DISCUSSION BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Staff will present a proposed schedule of Blue Ribbon Commission meetings for calendar year 2026. 4 PRESENTATION OPEN MEETING LAW AND ETHICS OVERVIEW CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Information and Discussion Only. Representatives from the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (CSUN) will provide an overview of Nevada Open Meeting Law (OML) and Robert’s Rules of Order (RRO) for members of the Blue Ribbon Commission. 5 PRESENTATION ALL-IN HENDERSON SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Information and Discussion Only. Community Development & Services will present on the City’s draft All-In Henderson Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, with an emphasis on efforts to build climate and sustainability literacy in the community. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 4 of 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Agenda 6 PRESENTATION PROJECT GREEN: FRIENDS OF PITTMAN WASH CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Information and Discussion Only. Representatives of Friends of Pittman Wash will provide information on Project GREEN and related volunteer opportunities. 7 DISCUSSION COMMISSIONER OPPORTUNITIES CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Commissioners will present project proposals for the Commission to consider supporting in alignment with the approved area of focus for the 2025-2026 school year. VI. CHAIR\MEMBER COMMENTS The Chair and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the agenda. Chair and Members may comment on matters including, without limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration. VII. SET NEXT MEETING Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 5 of 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Agenda VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. IX. ADJOURNMENT Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations: City Hall, 240 South Water Street www.cityofhenderson.com https://notice.nv.gov

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