Henderson Community Education Advisory Board
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · June 26, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lee Farris called the City of Henderson Community Education Advisory
Board meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference
Room, City Hall, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Jackie Curry, Board Secretary, confirmed the Henderson Community Education
Advisory Board meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada Open
Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Chair Lee Farris
Patricia Charlton
Stephanie Garcia-Vause
Chris Kircher
Lisa Satory
Dr. Marya Shegog (arrived 3:56 p.m.)
Wanda Shumar
Elizabeth Trosper
ABSENT: Jenn Blackhurst (excused)
Gerald Bustamante (excused)
Annette Dawson Owens (excused)
Dr. Lori Navarrete (excused)
STAFF: Jackie Curry, Education Initiatives Specialist
Sofia Danaher, AmeriCorps Grant Coordinator
Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst
Amanda Kern, Assistant City Attorney III
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer
Staci Sheaks, Deputy City Clerk
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
(Motion)
Member Wanda Shumar introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as
presented.
(Vote)
The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Lee Farris declared the
motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
MARCH 27, 2024
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
(Motion)
Member Elizabeth Trosper introduced a motion to approve the Henderson
Community Education Advisory Board meeting minutes of March 27, 2024.
(Vote)
The vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Lee Farris, Patricia
Charlton, Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Chris Kircher, Lisa Satory, Elizabeth
Trosper. Those voting nay: (None). Those absent: Jenn Blackhurst, Gerald
Bustamante, Annette Dawson Owens, Dr. Lori Navarrete, Dr. Marya Shegog.
Those abstaining: Wanda Shumar. Chair Lee Farris declared the motion
carried.
2 PRESENTATION
BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL
YEAR
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst, summarized the June 4, 2024,
presentation to City Council by Chair Emily Heitzman, College of Southern
Nevada High School - South, and Vice Chair Rachael Martin, Coral Academy of
Science - Sandy Ridge, of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational
Excellence and Youth Opportunity Annual Report for the 2023-2024 School
Year.
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A discussion ensued regarding access to the Fentanyl Awareness Public
Service Announcement, the timeline for applications for the Blue Ribbon
Commission for the 2023-2024 School Year, and the potential for a joint
meeting between the Community Education Advisory Board and the Blue
Ribbon Commission.
3 PRESENTATION
CHARTER AUTHORITY PROCESS UPDATE
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer, provided an update on the current
status of the City’s application and next steps in the process for the City to
sponsor charter schools, including:
Charter Authority Application components.
Program budget, structure, and enrollment cap.
Newly formed Henderson Authorizing Committee.
Roles for charter sponsoring activity.
A discussion ensued regarding the enrollment cap for sponsored charter
schools and potentially supporting an increase in the enrollment cap at the next
legislative session.
4 PRESENTATION
WORK PLAN REVIEW
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer, presented the 2019-2024 Community
Education Advisory Board (CEAB) Workplan, detailing its key components and
objectives. Ms. Phebus highlighted its alignment with the strategic plan and
reviewed progress made toward identified goals.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the timeline for an education needs
assessment and how the board can best support the City through this workplan.
5 PRESENTATION
CCSD QUARTERLY MUNICIPALITY REPORT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer, presented data from the Clark
County School District’s (CCSD) Quarterly Municipality Report provided to City
Council on June 18, 2024, including:
Four-year graduation rate.
Advanced middle school coursework, diversity, and achievements.
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Chronic absenteeism.
Student suspensions and expulsions.
Request from Councilman Seebock for CCSD to provide more
information about crime in schools.
6 PRESENTATION
AMERICORPS PROGRAM UPDATES
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Sofia Danaher, AmeriCorps Grant Coordinator, provided an update on the City’s
AmeriCorps Program, including results of recruitment efforts and program
outcomes.
7 STAFF UPDATE
GENERAL ITEMS
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst, and Jackie Curry, Education
Initiatives Specialist, provided updates on the 2023-24 Mayor’s Honor Roll
Awards and the end-of-year school recognitions, including the Robotics
Recognition, HOPE Squad Recognition, and Class of 2024 Valedictorian
Recognition.
A brief discussion ensued regarding future recognition events.
VI. CHAIR\MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Lee Farris requested staff’s assistance in determining how the board can
best assist with the Charter Authority Program as the program expands.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Lee Farris
adjourned the meeting at 4:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Staci Sheaks
Staci Sheaks
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Council Chambers Conference Room
3:00 PM 240 S. Water St.
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-2054 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 Jackie Curry 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 Jackie Curry at (702) 267-2054.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
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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
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
MARCH 27, 2024
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Henderson Community Education Advisory Board meeting minutes of March 27,
2024.
2 PRESENTATION
BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL
YEAR
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Staff will summarize the June 4, 2024, presentation to City Council by Chair
Emily Heitzman, College of Southern Nevada High School - South, and Vice
Chair Rachael Martin, Coral Academy of Science - Sandy Ridge, of the Blue
Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity Annual
Report for the 2023-2024 School Year setting forth the Commission's efforts,
results, and future plans.
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3 PRESENTATION
CHARTER AUTHORITY PROCESS UPDATE
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer, will provide an update on the current
status of the City’s application and next steps in the process for the City to
sponsor charter schools.
4 PRESENTATION
WORK PLAN REVIEW
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Staff will present the 2019-2024 Community Education Advisory Board (CEAB)
Workplan, detailing its key components and objectives. They will highlight its
alignment with the strategic plan and review progress made toward identified
goals and lead a discussion on possible updates ensuring it remains relevant
and effective.
5 PRESENTATION
CCSD QUARTERLY MUNICIPALITY REPORT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Officer, will present data from the Clark
County School District’s Quarterly Municipality Report provided to City Council
on June, 18, 2024.
6 PRESENTATION
AMERICORPS PROGRAM UPDATES
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Sofia Danaher, AmeriCorps Grant Coordinator, will provide an update on the
City’s AmeriCorps Program, including results of recruitment efforts and program
outcomes.
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7 STAFF UPDATE
GENERAL ITEMS
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Staff will give brief updates on the 2023-24 Mayor’s Honor Roll Awards and the
end-of-year school recognitions; including the Robotics Recognition, HOPE
Squad Recognition, and Class of 2024 Valedictorian Recognition.
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
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