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Henderson Community Education Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

Henderson, NV · June 26, 2024

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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. Henderson Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Page 2 of 5 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Minutes 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. Henderson Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Page 3 of 5 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Minutes 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. Henderson Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Page 4 of 5 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Minutes  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. Henderson Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Page 5 of 5 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Minutes 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 Henderson Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Page 2 of 4 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - Agenda 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. Henderson Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Page 3 of 4 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - Agenda 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. Henderson Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Page 4 of 4 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - Agenda 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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