Henderson Community Education Advisory Board
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · December 11, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lee Farris called the City of Henderson Community Education Advisory
Board meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference
Room, 1st floor, 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
Jenn Blackhurst
Patricia Charlton
Stephanie Garcia-Vause
Chris Kircher
Annette Dawson Owens
Lisa Satory (arrived at 3:10pm)
Wanda Shumar
Elizabeth Trosper
ABSENT: Stacy Allen (excused)
Gerald Bustamante (excused)
Patricia Charlton (excused)
STAFF: Harmony Cole, Acting Deputy City Clerk
Jackie Curry, Education Initiatives Specialist
Sofia Danaher, AmeriCorps Grant Coordinator
Michael Dang, Charter School Sponsor Officer
Max Fenster, Education Initiatives Analyst
Amanda Kern, Assistant City Attorney III
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Division Head
Alex Zondiros, Administrative Assistant I
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
(Motion)
Member Stephanie Garcia-Vause introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as
amended.
(Vote)
The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Lee Farris declared the
motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
(Motion)
Member Wanda Shumar introduced a motion to approve the Henderson
Community Education Advisory Board meeting minutes of September 11, 2024.
(Vote)
The vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Lee Farris, Jenn
Blackhurst, Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Chris Kircher, Annette Dawson Owens,
Lisa Satory, Wanda Shumar, Elizabeth Trosper. Those voting nay: (None).
Those absent: Patricia Charlton, Gerald Bustamante, Stacy Allen, Patricia
Charlton. Those abstaining: None. Chair Lee Farris declared the motion carried.
2 PRESENTATION
OPEN MEETING LAW AND ETHICS TRAINING
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Amanda Kern, Assistant City Attorney – Civil, gave a presentation, titled Ethics
and Open Meeting Law Training, and summarized the following information and
slides:
Public trust
Definition of quorum
Clear and complete agenda standard
Action items versus Information Only items
Stick to the Agenda
Public comment
Member comment
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3 PRESENTATION
CHARTER AUTHORITY UPDATE
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Note: This item was heard out of order, directly after item 4.
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Division Head, and Michael Dang, Charter
School Sponsor Officer provided an update toward establishing the Henderson
Charter School Sponsoring Office within the Education Initiatives Division.
Responding to a question from Member Annette Dawson-Owens regarding an
application approval timeline, Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Division Head
stated the Education Initiatives Division timeline is aligned with the Nevada
State Public Charter School Authority.
Chair Lee Farris inquired about school overcrowding and how to address those
concerns.
4 PRESENTATION
LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Note: This item was heard out of order, directly after item 2. Commented [MF1]: Suggest removing # to
maintain consistency with aligned note for Item 3
Christopher Boyd, Government and Public Affairs Specialist, provided an
overview of education items for the 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature and
highlighted the following topics:
Early childhood education, higher education, and K-12 education.
Updates to State School Charter Authority.
Budget, teacher pipeline, school nutrition programs,
accountability/reforms, CCSD trustee voting rights, Charter schools,
Private schools, bullying, and AI in Education.
Legislature begins February 3, 2025, and concludes June 2, 2025.
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5 PRESENTATION
WORK PLAN STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Jackie Curry, Education Initiatives Specialist, provided a brief review of the
2024-2027 Community Education Advisory Board (CEAB) Workplan and
member activity proposal.
Member Annette Dawson-Owens advocated for more mental health awareness
in schools.
A brief discussion ensued regarding out of state residents gaining easier access
to education resources and brainstormed strategies to support the activity
proposal.
(Motion)
Member Stephanie Garcia-Vause introduced a motion to approve the activity
proposal for the 2024-2027 Community Education Advisory Board (CEAB)
Workplan.
(Vote)
The vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Lee Farris, Jenn
Blackhurst, Patricia Charlton, Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Chris Kircher, Annette
Dawson Owens, Lisa Satory, Wanda Shumar, Elizabeth Trosper. Those voting
nay: (None). Those absent: Gerald Bustamante, Stacy Allen, Patricia Charlton.
Those abstaining: None. Chair Lee Farris declared the motion carried.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Lee Farris thanked Member Jenn Blackhurst for her time serving on the
board.
Chair Lee Farris also congratulated Member Stephanie Garcia-Vause on her
appointment as City Manager.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Lee Farris adjourned the
meeting at 4:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Harmony Cole
Harmony Cole
Acting Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
HENDERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Council Chambers Conference Room
3:00 PM 240 S. Water St.
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-2068 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)
267-2068 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 Chairman 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 Chairman.
The Chairman 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) 267-2068.
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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 Chairman.
The Chairman 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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Henderson Community Education Advisory Board meeting minutes of
September 11, 2024
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2 PRESENTATION
OPEN MEETING LAW AND ETHICS TRAINING
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Amanda Kern, Senior Assistant City Attorney, will provide Open Meeting Law
(OML) and Ethics Training for board members.
3 PRESENTATION
CHARTER AUTHORITY UPDATE
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Tara Phebus, Education Initiatives Division Head, and Michael Dang, Charter
School Sponsor Officer will provide an update on progress toward establishing
the Henderson Charter School Sponsoring Office within the Education Initiatives
Division.
4 PRESENTATION
LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Information and Discussion Only.
Government and Public Affairs Department staff will provide an overview of
education items from the 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature.
5 PRESENTATION
WORK PLAN STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
2024-2027 Community Education Advisory Board (CEAB) Workplan which was
adopted during the September 11, 2024 meeting, detailed key components and
objectives that highlighted its alignment with the strategic plan. The Board will
consider approving identified action steps to support the City's Quality
Education Strategic Priorities
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VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman 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 Chairman. The Chairman 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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