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Blue Ribbon Commission

Regular Meeting

Henderson, NV · April 15, 2026

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CITY OF HENDERSON BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, April 15, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anirudh Polagani called the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity to order at 4:03 p.m., in the Anthem Conference Room, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Director of Education Initiatives, Tara Phebus, 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: Chair Anirudh Polagani Shay Bravo-Bezard Jason Couchman Lindsay Couzens Max Doubin Jackson Holldorf Bradley Keating (Arrived 4:04) Katia Speer Olivia Vause Kaden Wright (Arrived 4:15) ABSENT: Vice Chair Cason Noll (excused) Madeline Howell Elias Ramos STAFF: Jacqueline Curry, Education Initiatives Specialist Michael Oh, Senior Assistant City Attorney Tara Phebus, Division Head Education Initiatives Alexandra Zondiros, Administrative Assistant GUESTS: Julie Chapman, Elections/City Clerk Services Administrator Deidre Hanach, Administrative Assistant Crystal Reyes, Executive Administrative Assistant Steven Whitley, Training/Volunteer Programs Coordinator III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – Minutes IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Commissioner Olivia Vause introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Anirudh Polagani declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY FEBRUARY 11, 2026 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE (Motion) Commissioner Shay Bravo-Bezard introduced a motion to approve the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity meeting minutes of February 11, 2026. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Anirudh Polagani declared the motion carried. 2 PRESENTATION VOTER REGISTRATION CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Julie Chapman, Election/City Clerk Services Administrator, gave a presentation on Voter Registration. A brief discussion ensued regarding guidance on mail-in ballots and election worker participation. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – Minutes 3 DISCUSSION 2025-26 ANNUAL REPORT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Division Head, gave a presentation on the Annual Report draft, components, and timeline. A brief discussion ensued regarding potential changes to the report and the purpose of the report. (Motion) Commissioner Max Doubin introduced a motion to approve the annual report draft. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Anirudh Polagani declared the motion carried. 4 PRESENTATION RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING COMMISSIONERS CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Tara Phebus, Director of Education Initiatives, provided an overview of the recognition of graduating Blue Ribbon Commissioners and a date for the celebration. 5 PRESENTATION PROJECT UPDATES CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Tara Phebus, Director of Education Initiatives, provided an update on the Micromobility Awareness Campaign, City Nature Challenge, Expanding Awareness of the Blue Ribbon Commission project, and the Internship Fair project. A brief discussion ensued regarding Commissioner participation in the Internship Fair Project and Expanding Awareness of the Blue Ribbon Commission Project. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 4 of 4 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – Minutes 6 PRESENTATION COMMISSIONER UPDATES CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Commissioners shared updates from their communities outside of the Blue Ribbon Commission. A brief discussion ensured regarding:  Individual Commissioner participation in other education groups  UNLV offering new Bachelor’s Degree Programs  Grant awarded for Ride Smart. Stay Safe. campaign VI. CHAIR\MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Bradley Keating provided a self-introduction and expressed enthusiasm to participate on the Commission. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Steven Whitley, Training/Volunteer Programs Coordinator, shared with Commissioners the Volunteer Fair event at Lee’s Family Forum on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and details therein. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 4:51 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Max Fenster Max Fenster Education Initiatives Analyst

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CITY OF HENDERSON BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Anthem 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, April 15, 2026 - 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 FEBRUARY 11, 2026 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity meeting minutes of February 11, 2026. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 3 of 5 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Agenda 2 PRESENTATION VOTER REGISTRATION CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Information and Discussion Only. Staff from the City Clerk's Office will present information on the process for registering to vote, and the City's efforts to enhance civic engagement through voter outreach. 3 PRESENTATION 2025-26 ANNUAL REPORT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Staff will present the 2025-26 Annual Report Draft to the Commission for review and approval. 4 PRESENTATION RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING COMMISSIONERS CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Information and Discussion Only. Staff will provide an overview of the upcoming recognition of graduating members of the Blue Ribbon Commission by Mayor and Council. 5 PROJECT PROPOSAL UPDATE CITY MANGER'S OFFICE For Information and Discussion Only. Commissioners will share progress made on the approved project proposals. Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 4 of 5 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Agenda 6 COMMISSIONER UPDATES CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For Information and Discussion Only. Commissioners will share opportunities, aligned areas of focus, or other updates from their participation in local, regional, and State youth leadership experiences. 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 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 Blue Ribbon Commission Meeting Page 5 of 5 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Agenda

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