Henderson Community Education Advisory Board
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · September 22, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lee Farris called the City of Henderson Community Education
Advisory Board meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. in the Mayor and Council
Boardroom, City Hall, 4th Floor, 240 South Water Street, Henderson,
Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Helen Coombs, Board Secretary, confirmed the Henderson Community
Education Advisory Board meeting had been noticed in compliance with the
Open Meeting Law by posting the agenda three working days prior to the
meeting, and by mailing and emailing a copy of the agenda to everyone
appearing on the agenda and to all those on the Agenda Master Mailing List
and Emailing List.
PRESENT: Chairman Lee Farris
Patricia Charlton (arrived at 3:22 p.m.)
Annette Dawson-Owens
Mike O’Dowd (arrived at 3:16 p.m.)
Dr. Marya Shegog
Wanda Shumar
Judith Steele (left at 4:00 p.m.)
Elizabeth Trosper
Jodi Tyson
Greg Wells
ABSENT: Stacey Allen (excused)
Stephen Augspurger
Jenn Blackhurst (excused)
Richard Derrick (excused)
Dr. Dennis Potthoff (excused)
STAFF: Helen Coombs, Executive Administrative Assistant
Andre Dixon, Deputy City Clerk
Amanda Kern, Assistant City Attorney III
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer
Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst
GUESTS: Michelle Romero, City of Henderson Councilwoman
Dan Stewart, City of Henderson Councilman
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Pascual Garrido, Director of Community Engagement for SCE
Credit Union
Abby Ulm, Director of the Center for Financial Empowerment
Caitlin Wall, Opportunity 180
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Ms. Shumar introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Dawson-Owens,
Farris, Shegog, Shumar, Steele, Trosper, Tyson, and Wells. Those voting nay:
None. Those absent: Allen, Augspurger, Blackhurst, Charlton, Derrick,
O’Dowd, and Potthoff. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Farris declared the
motion carried.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1 HENDERSON PREMIER SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP FUND DISCUSSION
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Staff will present a fundraising proposal for the Henderson Premier Schools
Partnership Fund to include a description of the goal of the project, anticipated
benefits, and fundraising goal.
Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst, stated staff is proposing a school
and student competition to focus more of the Henderson Premier Schools
Partnership Fund fundraising efforts towards college and career readiness for
high school students. He presented an overview of the proposed competition
and said staff recommends approval. Additionally, Mr. Fenster stated staff is
looking for HCEAB Broad members to serve on a subcommittee to determine
the details and name of the competition project.
A discussion ensued regarding different thoughts and considerations Board
members have regarding the proposed competition project and fundraising
efforts for it.
(Motion)
Dr. Shegog introduced a motion to approve the fundraising proposal for the
Henderson Premier Schools Partnership Fund recommended by staff and to
explore the potential creation of a Henderson Community Education Advisory
Board subcommittee to determine the project’s details.
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The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Dawson-Owens,
Farris, Shegog, Shumar, Steele, Trosper, Tyson, and Wells. Those voting nay:
None. Those absent: Allen, Augspurger, Blackhurst, Charlton, Derrick,
O’Dowd, and Potthoff. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Farris declared the
motion carried.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
2 MINUTES
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
JUNE 30, 2021
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Henderson Community Education Advisory Board meeting minutes of
June 30, 2021.
(Motion)
Ms. Tyson introduced a motion to adopt the Henderson Community Education
Advisory Board meeting minutes of June 30, 2021, as presented.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Dawson-Owens,
Farris, O’Dowd, Shegog, Shumar, Steele, Trosper, Tyson, and Wells.
Those voting nay: None. Those absent: Allen, Augspurger, Blackhurst,
Charlton, Derrick, and Potthoff. Those abstaining: None.
Chairman Farris declared the motion carried.
3 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Per CEAB bylaws, an election for the Chair and Vice Chair shall be held
annually at a regular meeting held no later than November 30th of each
calendar year. Members will put forth nominations and vote to elect/re-elect the
Chair and Vice Chair by a simple majority vote. They shall hold office for one
year or until their successor is elected.
(Motion)
Ms. Shumar introduced a motion to re-elect Lee Farris as Chairperson.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Charlton,
Dawson-Owens, Farris, O’Dowd, Shegog, Shumar, Steele, Trosper, Tyson, and
Wells. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: Allen, Augspurger, Blackhurst,
Derrick, and Potthoff. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Farris declared the
motion carried.
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(Motion)
Dr. Shegog introduced a motion to re-elect Jodi Tyson as Vice Chair.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Charlton,
Dawson-Owens, Farris, O’Dowd, Shegog, Shumar, Steele, Trosper, Tyson, and
Wells. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: Allen, Augspurger, Blackhurst,
Derrick, and Potthoff. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Farris declared the
motion carried.
4 PRESENTATION FROM CENTER FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND
SCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ON THEIR FINANCIAL EDUCATION
PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Founded in 2005 by SCE Credit Union, the Center for Financial Empowerment
is a nonprofit organization serving high school youth in underserved
communities. Pascual Garrido, Director of Community Engagement for SCE
Credit Union, and Abby Ulm, Director of the Center for Financial Empowerment,
will present information on their financial education programs which teach youth
relevant, actionable economic skills to make better financial choices and
improve their future. Basic Academy of International Studies is one school
participating in the Financial Capability Program for high schools that is in the
third year of its pilot program.
Pascual Garrido, Director of Community Engagement for SCE Credit Union,
introduced himself and Abby Ulm, the Director of the SCE Credit Union’s Center
for Financial Empowerment.
Ms. Ulm presented an overview of several programs the Center for Financial
Empowerment hosts to provide financial education and mentorship to youth.
She detailed the Financial Capability Program currently in the third year of its
pilot program at the Basic Academy of International Studies.
Responding to a question by Mr. Wells regarding where in the curriculum this
program was offered, Ms. Ulm stated the program was integrated into the
Social Studies classes in each of the grade levels.
Following an inquiry by Ms. Charlton whether the program educates students on
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Ms. Ulm said the FAFSA
is discussed in year three during the planning and paying for higher education
curriculum.
A discussion ensued regarding components of the Financial Capability Program
and noticeable trends.
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5 PRESENTATION ABOUT THE YOUTH PROGRAM QUALITY INTERVENTION
(YPQI) PILOT PROGRAM AT SEVEN HENDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Staff will present information about the Youth Program Quality Intervention
(YPQI) Pilot Program that will serve students from Kindergarten through 12th
grade in seven Henderson schools including Galloway, Newton, Smalley, and
Walker Elementary Schools, and Burkholder and Mannion Middle Schools,
whose students feed into Foothill High School, known as One Hill schools. The
project will be funded through a partnership between the City of Henderson and
Google. YPQI is a research informed program that gives tools to teachers to be
intentional about how to create a supportive and nurturing environment for
students to learn, integrating principles of positive youth development to create
an educational environment that builds connection within school communities to
counter feelings of isolation and re-engage students.
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer, provided on overview of the YPQI
pilot program that will be hosted at the seven Henderson schools that make up
the One Hill school community. She said the program is being funded by
Google and the City of Henderson, and the schools are hoping to start training
the educators who will serve as trainers in the program by the second half of the
first semester of this school year.
Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst, described examples of some the
10 methods that makeup the YPQI.
A discussion ensued regarding implementation of goals for the program and
evaluation of the program’s success to consider possible expansion of the
program.
Dr. Shegog suggested staff look into the possibility of teachers receiving a
certification or some sort of recognition to incentivize continued participation in
the program for teachers.
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6 STAFF UPDATES
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Staff will summarize items they will be working on for future meetings as well as
anticipated content for the next meeting.
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer, provided the Board updates on the
following:
- The Andson Academics tutoring program at the Whitney Ranch Recreation
center
- The Henderson Hope Squad program
- The Henderson Youth and Police Empowerment (HYPE) youth mentoring
program
- Reminder of the Mayor's Honor Roll program
VII. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Ms. Dawson-Owens requested City staff and the Board consider a way to fund
crossing guards at middle schools to assist in their pedestrian safety concerns
during drop-off and pickup times. She also stated she would like City staff and
Board members to stay mindful towards keeping schools accountable to ensure
that schools are using City funding wisely.
Ms. Dawson-Owens also requested the Board consider a presentation at a
future meeting from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine on dealing with trauma.
Ms. Charlton requested the Board receive a presentation from the School
District regarding how they plan to spend funding they received from the federal
stimulus and recovery acts.
Chairman Farris thanked the members for staying committed to the Board
through a challenging school year.
VIII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Farris
adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Andre Dixon,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Mayor and Council Boardroom
3:00 PM 240 S. Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-2054 Henderson, Nevada 89015
NOTICE
DUE TO THE TERMINATION OF THE STATE OF NEVADA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE 006 AS OF MAY 31, 2021, IN PERSON
ATTENDANCE WILL BE ALLOWED CONSISTENT WITH CDC GUIDELINES. IN
ACCORDANCE WITH DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE 047, INDIVIDUALS
SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COVER THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH WITH A MASK OR FACE
COVERING IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CDC,
AND ANY SUBSEQUENT GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CDC. PLEASE CHECK
WWW.CDC.GOV FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Notice to persons with special needs: 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 Helen Coombs at (702) 267-2054 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 Helen Coombs at (702) 267-2054.
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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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1 HENDERSON PREMIER SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP FUND DISCUSSION
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve staff recommendation
Staff will present a fundraising proposal for the Henderson Premier Schools
Partnership Fund to include a description of the goal of the project, anticipated
benefits, and fundraising goal.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
2 MINUTES
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
JUNE 30, 2021
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Henderson Community Education Advisory Board meeting minutes of June 30,
2021.
3 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Per CEAB bylaws, an election for the Chair and Vice-Chair shall be held
annually at a regular meeting held no later than November 30th of each
calendar year. Members will put forth nominations and vote to elect/re-elect the
Chair and Vice-Chair by a simple majority vote. They shall hold office for one
year or until their successor is elected.
4 PRESENTATION FROM CENTER FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND
SCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ON THEIR FINANCIAL EDUCATION
PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only
Founded in 2005 by SCE Credit Union, the Center for Financial Empowerment
is a nonprofit organization serving high school youth in underserved
communities. Pascual Garrido, Director of Community Engagement for SCE
Credit Union, and Abby Ulm, Director of the Center for Financial Empowerment,
will present information on their financial education programs which teach youth
relevant, actionable economic skills to make better financial choices and
improve their future. Basic Academy of International Studies is one school
participating in the Financial Capability Program for high schools that is in the
third year of its pilot program.
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5 PRESENTATION ABOUT THE YOUTH PROGRAM QUALITY INTERVENTION
(YPQI) PILOT PROGRAM AT SEVEN HENDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only
Staff will present information about the Youth Program Quality Intervention
(YPQI) Pilot Program that will serve students from Kindergarten through 12th
grade in seven Henderson schools including Galloway, Newton, Smalley, and
Walker Elementary Schools, and Burkholder and Mannion Middle Schools,
whose students feed into Foothill High School, known as One Hill schools. The
project will be funded through a partnership between the City of Henderson and
Google. YPQI is a research informed program that gives tools to teachers to be
intentional about how to create a supportive and nurturing environment for
students to learn, integrating principles of positive youth development to create
an educational environment that builds connection within school communities to
counter feelings of isolation and re-engage students.
6 STAFF UPDATES
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only
Staff will summarize items they will be working on for future meetings as well as
anticipated content for the next meeting.
VII. 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.
VIII. SET NEXT MEETING
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IX. 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.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following
locations:
City Hall, 240 Water Street, 1st Floor Lobbies
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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