NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING of the

Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Nevada

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Nevada, a public charter school, will conduct a public meeting on September 12, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 610 Crossbridge Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada 89138. The public is invited to attend. Attached hereto is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Please Note: The Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Nevada may 1) take agenda items out of order; 2) combine two or more items for consideration; or 3) remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion related to an item at any time. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically handicapped persons desiring to attend or participate at the meeting. Any persons requiring assistance may call Dena Thompson at (702) 431-6260 at least two business days in advance so that arrangements may be made. Public comment may be limited to three minutes per person at the discretion of the Chairperson.

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AGENDA September 12, 2018 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of

Doral Academy of Nevada

(Action may be taken on those items denoted “For Possible Action”)

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Public Comment (For Discussion) No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken.

3. Approval of Minutes from the July 26, 2018 Board Meeting (For Possible Action)

4. Interview of New Board Member Candidate Doron Joseph (For Discussion)

5. Nomination and Election of Doron Joseph as New Board Member (For Possible Action)

6. Nomination and Election of Board Vice-Chairperson (For Possible Action)

7. Acknowledgement of Resignation of John McClain from the Doral Board of

Directors and Discussion and Possible Action Regarding New Board Member Search (For Possible Action)

8. Executive Director Report, Update on Academic Performance, and Principal

Reports (For Discussion)

9. Discussion and Possible Approval of using $80,000 from Surplus for Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,000) and System-Wide Training ($20,000) (For Possible Action)

10. Discussion and Possible Approval of Allowing Licensed Non-Instructional Staff to

Cash Out Paid Time off (For Possible Action)

11. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Acceptance of Grant Funding from (For Possible Action):

a. Title IV A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant - $68,135 b. College and Career Readiness STEM Grant - $24,612

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12. Discussion and Possible Approval of High School Parking Policy (For Possible Action)

13. Foundation Board Updates (For Discussion)

14. Review of School Financial Performance (For Discussion) 15. Review and Approval of the Doral Academy Charter Renewal Application (For

Possible Action)

16. Discussion and Possible Approval to Submit an Amendment to the Doral Academy Charter to Acquire the Red Rock and Fire Mesa Campuses (For Possible Action)

17. Academica Announcements and Notifications (For Discussion)

18. Public Comment (For Discussion) No action may be taken on a matter raised under

this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken.

19. Adjournment

This notice and agenda has been posted on or before 9 a.m. on the third working day before the meeting at the following locations:

(1) Doral Academy-Saddle – 9625 West Saddle Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada (2) Doral Academy-Cactus – 9025 W. Cactus Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada (3) Doral Academy-Fire Mesa – 2568 Fire Mesa Street, Las Vegas, Nevada (4) Doral Academy- Red Rock Elementary – 626 Crossbridge Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada (5) Doral Academy- Red Rock Upper/High – 610 Crossbridge Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada (6) Doral Academy-Pebble – 6435 West Pebble Road, Las Vegas, Nevada (7) North Las Vegas City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, Nevada (8) Henderson City Hall, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada (9) Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, Nevada

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Support Summary

Meeting Date: March 30, 2016 Agenda Item: 3 – Review and Approval of Minutes from the July 26, 2018 Board Meeting Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Board Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Move to approve the minutes from the July 26, 2018 Board meeting. Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 2-5 Minutes Background: The Board of Directors for Doral Academy of Nevada held a meeting on July 26, 2018. As such, the minutes from these meetings will need to be approved by the Board. Submitted By: Staff

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MINUTES

of the meeting of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS of DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

July 26, 2018

The Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Nevada held a public meeting on July 26, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at 2568 Fire Mesa Street, Las Vegas, NV 89128. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Board Vice Chairperson Erin Bedich called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. with a quorum present. In attendance were Board Members, Erin Bedich, Andre Winslow, Jerod Allen, and Gary Vecchiarelli. Board Members John McClain and Karla Zobrist were not present at this meeting. Also present was Executive Director Bridget Phillips, Principal Kelly Rafalski, Assistant Principal Mary Margaret Williams, Principal Gwen Lafond, Assistant Principal John Scott, Principal Rodney Saunders, Principal Kimberly Hammond, Assistant Principal Joy Pearson, Lead Coach Judy Piccininni, and Math Coordinator Kayla Miller; as well as Academica Nevada representatives Michael Muehle, Carlos Segrera, and Marc Clayton. 2. Public Comment

There was no request for public comment.

11. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Appeal by a Parent to the Volunteer Policy (May be

Held Under a Closed Session Pursuant to NRS 241.030(2))

This item was conducted under a closed session pursuant to NRS 241.030(2).

Member Bedich moved to submit a letter to the State in regards to this matter. Member Allen seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve. 3. Consent Agenda: (For Possible Action)

a. Approval of Minutes from the May 16, 2018 Board Meeting b. Approval of a Revision to the Enrollment Policy c. Approval of a Revision to the Progressive Discipline Policy

Member Bedich moved to approve the consent agenda with the noted change to the minutes. Member Allen seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.

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4. Re-Election of Board Member Karla Zobrist

Member Bedich moved to re-elect Karla Zobrist to the Doral Academy Board of Directors as an Educator. Member Winslow seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve. 5. Annual Election of Board Officers Member Bedich stated that, according to the Bylaws, Board officers needed to be elected yearly, adding that all members could retain their offices if elected, except for Member Bedich as Vice Chair, who had served the maximum three years. Member Bedich asked for nominations for the position of Board Chair. Member Allen nominated Erin Bedich. With no other nominations received, nominations were closed. With no objections and all in favor, Erin Bedich was elected as Board Chair. The election for Board Vice Chair was tabled until the next meeting. Member Bedich asked for nominations for the position of Board Secretary. Member Bedich nominated Jerod Allen for the Board Secretary position. With no other nominations received, nominations were closed. With no objections and all in favor, Jerod Allen was elected as Board Secretary. Member Bedich asked for nominations for the position of Board Treasurer. Member Bedich nominated Gary Vecchiarelli for the Board Treasurer position. With no other nominations received, nominations were closed. With no objections and all in favor, Gary Vecchiarelli was elected as Board Treasurer. 6. Education Update, Executive Director Report, and Principal Reports Lead Coach Judy Piccininni addressed the Board and presented district data from the end of the year benchmark assessment for K-3, including literacy MAP assessments, as mandated by the State. Ms. Piccininni also reviewed the data for grades 4-10th, which was provided and added to the support materials, with conclusions on the system level as a whole, as well as by campus. Ms. Piccininni noted that the growth percentile had increased from 40% to 60%. Member Bedich asked if MAP assessments were used for math, to which Ms. Piccininni responded that they would use MAP for the coming year rather than STAR, which had been used in the past. Math Coordinator Kayla Miller addressed the Board and stated that, because the currently used TenMarks data did not have a national comparison, she had compiled the data as side-by-side with each Doral campus for the 2016/2017 school year, by grade level, in order to show growth, as presented in the support materials. Because the school’s star ratings would be given at the campus level in the next year, Ms. Miller reviewed additional data by campus, while also including the system-wide average. Ms. Miller described the steps being taken to brainstorm ideas for bridging the gap for 6th grade students in both transition and content areas. Some discussion took place regarding the differences between MAP and TenMarks assessments.

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Executive Director Bridget Phillips addressed the Board and stated that they had received the ACT Aspire results, noting that this was a timed exam; however, some districts across the county did not use the timer, which skewed results across the board, although Doral’s results did go up in most grade levels. Executive Director Phillips expounded on the subject of the changes to the star ratings, preparing the Board for the forthcoming challenges of being a 5 star school in elementary and middle as a system, where next year each campus would be rated individually. She also stated that changes in the ratings were already evident, giving the example of chronic absenteeism which had been defined as 30 days, where now it was considered chronic at 10 days, adding that this stringency could impact the rating. Executive Director Phillips stated that they were reconfiguring the Foundation board and had created a theatre committee, adding that the Foundation would be making regular reports to the Board. Executive Director Phillips stated that they were also continuing with strategic planning and would be shortly reporting on the end of the year surveys and a system-wide analysis. Saddle: Assistant Principal Joy Pearson addressed the Board and stated that they were very excited about the new wing, which added six new classrooms and allowed for the band to have the space they need. The Saddle campus also underwent a refresh which included new carpet, new turf, and a technology refresh. Red Rock Upper/High: Principal Gwen Lafond addressed the Board and discussed the construction of the high school, which would shortly be ready. Principal Lafond stated that they were adding 50% to their student population this year (300 students), as well as twelve new staff members. Once the high school had been completed, Doral Red Rock would be the first K-12 arts integrated school in the nation. Principal Lafond stated that Robotics Camp had taken place that summer, as well as Quizbowl Camp for the high school students. She also presented the new Assistant Principal, John Scott, who introduced himself to the Board. Red Rock Elementary: Principal Kim Hammond addressed the Board and shared a couple of news articles that mentioned Doral Red Rock, including a mention of their garden. Principal Hammond noted that they were continuing to build the bridge between elementary and the upper school. Fire Mesa: Principal Kelly Rafalski addressed the Board and stated that they had held an extended school year for the first time with students attending from several campuses. She also noted that they were working with other systems to promote their own training, so that they did not always have to pay others to conduct it (such as training with the Kennedy Center), adding that they would like to keep it going throughout the year. Principal Rafalski presented her new Assistant Principal, Mary Margaret Williams, who introduced herself to the Board. Pebble: Principal Rodney Saunders addressed the Board and recapped some of the highlights at Pebble, including the production of Shrek, a performance at Go Move Dance, and a student who won Vegas Idol. Principal Saunders described some of the benefits of being awarded the CSP grant, some of which could also benefit the other campuses by way of professional development. 7. Review of School Financial Performance Mr. Carlos Segrera addressed the Board and stated that the school performance summary was similar to what the Board had seen at the past couple of board meetings, adding that half of the surplus was due to full day kindergarten funding from the prior year; however it probably would be close to the actual year-end surplus, aside from a few adjustments. Member Vecchiarelli asked in regards to the professional services line-item of $0, to which Mr. Segrera stated that this was related to the bond issuance, and that he was still seeking clarification as to whether or not the fees were reimbursable or were initially built-in to the cost of the bond.

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Mr. Segrera stated that finalized numbers would be available at the September board meeting, adding that the first two months of the school year would be available at that time as well. Member Vecchiarelli asked when the draft audit would be available, to which Mr. Segrera replied that the initial audit should be available conservatively by the end of October, although November 15th was the due date. Member Vecchiarelli asked specifically in regards to the bond covenant, to which Mr. Marc Clayton addressed the Board and stated that he would look into that. 8. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Revision to Enrollment at the Fire Mesa Campus Mr. Michael Muehle addressed the Board and stated that, in talking with Executive Director Phillips and Principal Rafalski, it would better serve the students of Fire Mesa to make an adjustment to the middle school targets, by decreasing 8th grade by 4 students and increasing 6th and 7th grade by 2 students each. Member Bedich asked if this would carry over into future years, to which Mr. Muehle responded in the positive, but adding that they could adjust as necessary. Member Bedich moved to approve the revision to enrollment at the Fire Mesa Campus, decreasing 8th grade by 4 students and increasing 6th and 7th by 2 students each. Member Allen seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve. 9. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Licensed Employee Discipline and

Evaluation Policy Mr. Muehle stated that this Policy had been reviewed by the Academica legal department as well as Executive Director Phillips, pursuant to NRS 388A.533(2), which states that a charter school may make all decisions concerning the terms and conditions of employment with the charter school and any other matter relating to employment with the charter school. Additionally, the charter school may choose whether to follow NRS 391.650 to 391.830, which statutes govern the evaluations, discipline, and probationary/post-probationary status of licensed teachers and administrators. Mr. Muehle explained that this policy would give a lot of flexibility to the leaders, administrators, and the Board when it came to evaluations and discipline. Member Bedich moved to approve the proposed Licensed Employee Evaluation and Discipline Policy. Member Allen seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.

10. Academica Announcements and Notifications

Mr. Muehle stated that the next board meeting was scheduled for September 5th, with a to-be-determined location; however, there could always be flexibility as needed by the Board. Mr. Muehle also stated that Academica was continuing to work with Executive Director Phillips to develop the evaluation for Academica.

12. Public Comment

There was no request for public comment.

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13. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Approved on: _____________________ _______________________________ Secretary of the Board of Directors Doral Academy of Nevada

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 4 – Interview of New Board Member Candidate Doron Joseph Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Interview of New Board Member Candidate Doron Joseph Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda X Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Board Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 5-7 Minutes Background: As there is a vacancy on the Board of Directors, the Board Member Search Committee has interviewed candidates. The Board Member Search Committee recommends candidate Doron Joseph for the Board’s approval. Submitted By: Staff

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 5 – Nomination and Election of Doron Joseph as New Board Member Number of Enclosures: 0

SUBJECT: Nomination and Election of Doron Joseph as New Board Member X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Board/Michael Muehle Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action:

NOMINATION OF BOARD MEMBERS “The Chair will now take nominations from the floor for the vacant Board of Directors position.” Nominations need not be seconded. The chair should inquire if there are any further nominations. If none, announce “Nominations are closed.” Proceed with vote, by either vocal vote or raise of hands, and announce the result, “______ has been elected to the Board of Directors for Doral Academy of Nevada.”

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Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 5-7 Minutes Background: After the interview of candidate Doron Joseph, the candidate will need to be nominated for the seat on the Board of Directors and then elected to that position. Submitted By: Staff

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 6 – Nomination and Election of Board Vice-Chairperson Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Nomination and Election of Board Vice-Chairperson X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Board/Michael Muehle Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: “The Chair will now take nominations from the floor for the Board of Directors Vice Chairperson position.” Nominations need not be seconded. The chair should inquire if there are any further nominations. If none, announce “Nominations are closed.” Proceed with vote, by either vocal vote or raise of hands, and announce the result, “______ has been elected as the Vice Chairperson on the Board of Directors for Doral Academy of Nevada.” Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 3-5 Minutes

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Background: As there is a vacancy in the office of Board Vice-Chairperson, the Board will need to elect a new Vice-Chairperson. Submitted By: Staff

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BYLAWS

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

ARTICLE I

INTRODUCTION; LEGAL STATUS

Section 1. Name, Location and Address. The name of the charter school is Doral Academy of

Nevada (hereinafter referred to as the “School”) also known as Doral Academy of Nevada, Inc., a non-

profit corporation. The School, is located in Clark County. The address of the School is 9625 West Saddle

Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89147.

Section 2. Legal Status. The School is a charter school pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 386.527

sponsored by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. The Governing Board of the School is

an independent body under the authorization of the State Public Charter School Authority. The Board

plans and directs all aspects of the School’s operations.

Section 3. Statutes. The School shall operate in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter

386 and all other applicable Nevada laws and regulations.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE AND MISSION

Section 1. Purpose and Mission. Doral Academy of Nevada is dedicated to providing an enhanced

educational experience that will develop outstanding student achievement with focus on each child being

well rounded in all parts of education. It prepares students in an academically challenging and personally

meaningful learning environment with an emphasis on arts integration that can increase literacy, cognitive

and social development. A collaborative effort between students, teachers, parents, and staff who are

devoted to establish, monitor, achieve, and celebrate individual goals for each child at Doral Academy of

Nevada.

Additionally, the purpose of the School is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which

corporations may be organized under Chapter 82 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, as limited by Chapter

386 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. Within the framework and limitations of the foregoing, the School is

organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as contemplated and specified in Sections 170(c)(2)

and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 2. Non-Discrimination. The School shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,

age, gender, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or other reason protected class

in accordance with applicable federal or state laws in hiring or other employment practices of the School.

Further, the School shall be open to all students in its authorized geographic area on a space available

basis and shall not discriminate in tis admission policies or practices on the basis of race, , religion, age,

gender, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other reason prohibited by law. The

School shall conduct all of its activities in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal anti-

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discrimination laws, as well as in accordance with all other laws and regulations applicable to the operation

of the charter public schools in the State of Nevada.

ARTICLE III

GOVERNING BODY

Section 1. Powers and Duties. For the foregoing purposes, the Corporation shall operate in

accordance with Chapters 82 and 386 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. The business, affairs, and property

of the School shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The founding committee to form the School will

become the first Governing Body of the School. Without limiting general powers conferred by these

Bylaws and provided by law, the Board shall have, in addition to such powers, the following powers:

a. Perform any and all duties imposed on the Board collectively or individually by law or

by these Bylaws;

b. To make and change policies, rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, or with

these Bylaws, for the management and control of the School and its affairs, and of its

employees, and agents; to lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire, in any lawful manner,

for and in the name of the School, any and all real and personal property, rights, or

privileges deemed necessary or convenient for the conduct of the School’s purpose and

mission;

c. To develop an annual School schedule of events and activities;

d. Establish and approve all major educational and operational policies;

e. To enter into agreements and contracts with individuals, groups of individuals,

corporations, or governments for any lawful purpose;

f. To hire, supervise and direct an individual who will be responsible for the day-to-day

operations of the School;

g. To develop and approve the annual budget and financial plan which shall be monitored

and adjusted as necessary throughout the year;

h. To submit a final budget to the state pursuant to statute and regulation;

i. To case to be kept a complete record of all the minutes, acts and proceedings of the

Board;

j. To cause an annual inspection or audit of the accounts of the School, as well as any

other audits required by law, to be made by an accountant to be selected by the Board,

showing in reasonable detail all of the assets, liabilities, reviews and expenses of the

School and its financial condition;

k. To ensure ongoing evaluations of the School and provide public accountability ;

l. To uphold and enforce all laws related to charter school operations;

m. To improve and further develop the School;

n. To strive for a diverse student population, reflective of the community;

o. To ensure adequate funding for operation;

p. Solicit and receive grants and other funding consistent with the mission of the School

with the objective of raising operating and capital funds;

q. Carry out such other duties as required or described in the School’s Charter.

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Section 2. Prohibited Purposes and Powers. Notwithstanding the foregoing statement of purposes

and powers, the School shall have and exercise only such powers and engage in only such activities are

as contemplated and permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income taxes under

Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) thereunder

and by a corporation described in and contributions to which are deductible for federal income tax

purposes under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 3. Prohibited Acts. The School shall not, incidentally or otherwise, afford or pay any

pecuniary gain, dividends, or other pecuniary remuneration to any director or officer of the School or any

other private person, and no part of the net income or net earnings of the School shall directly or indirectly,

be distributable to or otherwise inure to the benefit of any private person; provided, however, that the

School may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered to or for the benefit of the School and may

make such other payments and distributions to nonprofit corporation members as permitted by these

Bylaws herein. The School shall not carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation to

such extent as would result in the loss of exemption under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code

as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The School shall not

participate in nor intervene in (including, without limitation, the publishing or distributing of statements)

any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.

Section 4. Formation. The first Board formed after the approval of a charter issued pursuant to

NRS 386.527(4) or NRS 386.527(6) shall consist of the members of the Committee to Form the School.

Former Committee members prohibited from membership on the Board by NAC 386.345 or other

applicable statute or regulation shall resign from the Board at its first meeting. Remaining Board members

shall fill all vacancies created by resignations or these Bylaws at the first meeting. The election of all new

Board Members to fill vacancies on the Board, both at the initial Board meeting and at all future meetings

where elections take place, shall include candidates whose election to the Board will maintain compliance

with NAC 386.345 and all other applicable statutes.

Section 5. Qualifications; Election; Tenure. The Board shall be composed of seven (7) Directors

unless and until changed by amendment of these Bylaws. Any amendments will be discussed in an open

meeting and approved by the School’s Sponsor.

a. The Board shall adhere to the statutory requirements of NRS 386.549 which requires

one (1) active or retired teacher licensed by the State of Nevada, one (1) active or retired

teacher licensed by the State of Nevada or an active or retired school administrator

licensed by any State, one (1) parent of a student enrolled in the School who is not a

teacher or administrator at the School, and two (2) members who possess knowledge

and experience in one or more of the following areas:

i. Accounting;

ii. Financial Services;

iii. Law; or

iv. Human Resources.

b. A majority of Board Members shall be residents of the county in which the school is

located.

c. All Board members shall be devoted to the purpose and mission of the School and shall

represent the interests of the community.

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d. The Board Members shall serve five (5) year terms. Board members may serve no more

than two (2) five year terms. Terms shall be staggered so than no more than ½ of the

Board shall be up for election in any one year, unless a vacancy(ies) needs to be filled.

The Board shall establish the term for a newly elected Director before the election, in

order to stagger the terms of each member of the Board. To initially stagger the terms

for the founding Board, two (2) Directors will serve three-year terms, two (2) Directors

will serve four-year terms, and the remaining three (3) will serve the usual five-year

term. Those Directors who will serve the three-, four-, and five-year terms will be

determined by lottery at the first official board meeting upon receipt of the charter.

e. When the term of a Board Member has expired or when a Board Member resigns, the

remaining Directors shall elect a new Director to fill the vacancy. It is incumbent upon

the Board to fill any vacancies as soon as practicable. If, for any reason, the Board

membership should drop below five (5) members, the only action that may be taken by

the Governing Body is action to add members who will bring the Governing Body back

into compliance with statute and its Bylaws. Furthermore, once any Board vacancy

has been open for more than ninety (90) days, the only action that may be taken by the

Governing Body is action to add members who will bring the Governing Body back

into compliance with statute and its Bylaws.

f. It is the responsibility of existing Directors to identify new persons to serve on the

Board of Directors. The Board of Directors must seek candidates which adhere to the

statutory requirements of NRS 386.549. To assist in identifying the best qualified

candidates, the Board shall advertise a vacancy on the School’s website and through

direct (email, letter, text, or phone, etc.) communication to the parents of enrolled

students. The Board of Directors may not rely upon the School Administrator or any

EMO contracted by the School to identify candidates for the Board of Directors. Insofar

as is practical, the Board of Directors shall represent the diversity of the community it

serves and shall be free from domination of members of the same religious, ethnic or

racial group or related parties (by birth or marriage).

g. The School shall notify its sponsor and the Department of Education within ten days

of the selection of a new Board Member and provide the sponsor and the Department

of Education with the new member’s resumes and affidavits as required pursuant to

NRS 386.549(1).

h. Board members shall be fingerprinted according to the NRS 386.588 procedure for

employees of the School.

i. The Board shall develop an orientation and training program for new directors and an

annual continuing program for existing directors. Board members will avail themselves

of charter school conferences which offer workshops on governance, financial

oversight, budget, academic accountability, among others.

Section 6. Conflict of Interest. The Board shall follow the attached Conflict of Interest Policy.

Section 7 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Board shall be held at the School in June

each year as the Board may determine. The annual meeting shall take the place of the regularly scheduled

quarterly meeting. Written notice stating the place, day, and hour of the meeting shall be given personally

or mailed to each member of the Board at least three (3) business days prior to the date fixed for the annual

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meeting. Notice of the meeting must also be provided in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law.

The annual meeting shall be for the purpose of electing officers and new Board members and for the

transaction of such business as may come before the meeting.

Section 8. Regular and Special Meetings. The Board shall establish a regular day and place for

regular meeting that shall occur no less frequently than once a quarter and shall be held in the county in

which the School is located. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time by the Chairperson

or by a majority of the Board. Special meetings shall be held at such time and place as may be designated

by the authority calling such meeting. Notice of the meeting must be provided in accordance with Nevada

Open Meeting Law. Notice of the time and place of every regular or special meeting shall be given to each

member of the Board by first class at least three (3) business days before the date fixed for the meeting

and to all those individuals who request notice of relevant meetings. The purpose of any regular or special

meeting must be specified in the notice of such meeting. Meetings shall be audio recorded. Minutes of

each Board meeting shall be taken and shall be approved by the Board. Said minutes shall be kept at the

School and will be made available to the public, upon request.

Section 9. Agenda. An agenda must be produced for each regularly scheduled Board meeting in

order to provide effective and efficient meeting practice. The agenda shall be prepared in accordance with

NRS 241.020(2).

a. In addition to previously requested agenda items, any Board member may provide

additional agenda items for the following meeting by providing, via e-mail, fax or

regular mail, the School’s supervising employee or administrator the request, noting its

appropriate place on the normal agenda format, and a realistic time requirement for

such item. Such requests must be received at least 24 hours prior to the posting deadline

pursuant to Nevada Open Meeting Law.

Section 10. Quorum. A quorum at all meetings of the Board shall consist of a majority of the

number of Directors then in office. Except as provided specifically to the contrary by these Bylaws, the

act of a majority of the Directors in office at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the

Board. Proxy voting in not permitted.

Section 11. Ex-Officio Members. There shall be no ex-officio Governing Body members.

Section 12. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a

majority of the Directors at a regular or special meeting of the Board. A Director elected to fill a vacancy

resulting from death shall be elected for the unexpired term of such person's predecessor in office and

shall hold such office until such person's successor is duly elected and qualified. Any Director elected to

fill a vacancy resulting from removal or resignation shall be elected for a new term.

Section 13. Committees. The Board may designate from among its members, by resolution adopted

by a majority of the entire Board, an Executive Committee, a Personnel Committee, a Finance Committee,

an Academic Committee and one or more other committees, each of which shall consist of at least one (1)

Director and which shall have and may exercise such authority in the management of the School as shall

be provided in such resolution or in these Bylaws. The Board shall not be permitted to delegate their power

to contract nor their budget making authority. Any delegated activity or decision making authority may

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be unilaterally revoked at any time. All committee meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Nevada

Open Meeting Law.

Section 14. Removal. Any member of the Board may be removed by the affirmative vote of two-

thirds (2/3) of the Directors then in office, excluding the member at issue whenever in their judgment such

removal would serve the best interests of the School.

Section 15. Resignation. A resignation by a Board member shall be effective upon receipt by the

Chairperson of a written communication of such resignation.

Section 16. Participation by Telephone. To the extent permitted by law, any member of the Board

or committee thereof may participate in a meeting of such Board or committee by means of a conference

telephone network or similar communications method by which all persons participating in the meeting

can hear each other, and participation in such a fashion shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

Section 17. Proxy Voting. Proxy voting is not permitted.

Section 18. Compensation. No member of the Board shall receive any compensation for serving

in such office, except as allowable under NRS 386.549 and specifically authorized by a majority vote of

the Board of Directors. The School may reimburse any member of the Board for reasonable expenses

incurred in connection with service on the Board. Any such reasonable expenses that are not reimbursed

by the School shall be construed as a gift to the School.

Section 19. Closed Session. Any Board member may call a Closed Session during any special or

regular meeting for issues concerning personnel or other matters requiring confidentiality as approved by

Nevada Open Meeting Law. All persons except Board members may be excluded from such Closed

Sessions at the discretion of the Chair. Following such meetings, an officer shall provide a general

description of the matters discussed to be provided as the minutes of said Closed Session. No action may

be taken in a Closed Session.

Section 20. Protocol. The Board shall use Robert’s Rules of Order unless stated otherwise herein.

If a Board member is unable to attend a Board meeting, the Board member shall contact the Chairperson,

Administrator or designated supervising employee prior to the meeting.

Section 21. Public Comment. Time shall be set aside at each Board and Committee meeting for

public comment. After the speaker identifies his or her name, address and affiliations, public comment

shall be limited and shall be stated as such on the Agenda.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

Section 1. Number. The officers of the School shall include a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary,

Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board shall deem necessary to elect.

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Section 2. Election and Term of Office. The Board shall elect and appoint all officers of the School

at the annual meeting of the Board, which officers shall be installed in office as such annual meeting to

serve fro terms of one (1) year and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. Board

Officers may serve no more than three (3) consecutive one-year terms in any office. Should there be more

than one (1) nominee for a vacancy, the nominee receiving the greatest number of votes shall be declared

elected and shall be installed in office at the annual meeting.

Section 3. Removal of Officers. Any officer of the School may be removed, either with or without

cause, by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Directors then in office at any regular or special meeting of

the Board.

Section 4. Chair. The Chair of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board. The Chair of

the Board shall possess the power to sign all certificates, contracts or other instruments of the School

which are approved by the Board. The Chair of the Board shall exercise and perform such other powers

and duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.

Section 5. Vice-Chair. In the absence of the Chair of the Board or in the event of the Chair’s

disability, inability or refusal to act, the Vice-Chair of the Board shall perform all of the duties of the Chair

and in so acting, shall have all of the powers of the Chair. The Vice-Chair shall have such other powers

and perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or by the Chair.

Section 6. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a book of minutes at the principal

office or at such other place as the Board may order of all meetings of the Board with the time and place

of holding, whether regular or special and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the name

or names of those present at the Board meetings and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall give or

cause to be given notice of all the meetings of the Board required by these Bylaws or by law to be given

and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. The Secretary of the

Board shall exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board from

time to time.

Section 7. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have oversight responsibility and shall keep and maintain

adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the School, including accounts

of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses. The books of account shall at all times

be open to inspection by any Board member. The Treasurer shall be charged with safeguarding the assets

of School and he or she shall sign financial documents on behalf of the School in accordance with the

established policies of the School. He or she shall have such other powers and perform such other duties

as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.

Section 8. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office, held by an officer, because of death, resignation,

removal, disqualification, or otherwise, may be filled by the Board by majority vote for the unexpired

portion of the term.

ARTICLE V

STAFF

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The Board shall appoint one employee to function as the administrator of the School (the

“Administrator”). Such person may be delegated the authority to act in the absence of a specified policy

provided that such action is consistent with the purpose and objectives of the Board and the School. Such

person shall administer the School in accordance with Board direction and generally accepted educational

practice.

ARTICLE VI

CONTRACTS, LOANS, AND DEPOSITS

Section 1. Contracts. The Board may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents to enter into

any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the School, and such

authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

Section 2. Loans. No loans shall be contracted for or on behalf of the School and no evidence of

indebtedness shall be issued in the name of the School unless authorized by a resolution of the Board.

Such authority shall be confined to specific instances. No loan shall be made to any officer or Board

member of the School.

Section 3. Checks, Drafts and Notes. All checks, drafts, or other orders for payment of money,

notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of the School shall be signed by such officer

or officers, or agents of the School and in such manner as shall be determined by the Board. The Chair

and Administrator are authorized and required to sign all checks over the amount of $25,000.

Section 4. Deposits. All funds of the School not otherwise employed shall be deposited to the

credit of the School in Nevada State Bank.

Section 5. Gifts. The Board may accept on behalf of the School any contribution, gift, bequest or

devise for the general purposes or any special purpose of the School.

Section 6. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the School shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30.

ARTICLE VIII

PROPERTY

The property of the School shall be held and applied in promoting the general purposes of the

School declared in these Bylaws. No property, including real estate, belonging to the School shall be

conveyed or encumbered except by authority of a majority vote of the Board. Any such conveyance or

encumbrance shall be executed by the Chair in the name of the School, and such instrument shall be duly

approved by the Secretary or Treasurer of the Board.

ARTICLE IX

INDEMNIFICATION

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The Board of Directors may authorize the School to pay or cause to be paid by insurance or

otherwise, any judgment or fine rendered or levied against a present or former Board member, officer,

employee, or agent of the School in an action brought against such person to impose a liability or penalty

for an act or omission alleged to have been committed by such person while a Board member, officer,

employee, or agent of the School, provided that the Board shall determine in good faith that such person

acted in good faith and without willful misconduct or gross negligence for a purpose which he reasonably

believed to be in the best interest of the School. Payments authorized hereunder include amounts paid

and expenses incurred in satisfaction of any liability or penalty or in settling any action or threatened

action.

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by the Board

of Directors by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the Directors then in office at any meeting of

the Board, provided that the full text of the proposed amendment, alteration, or repeal shall have been

delivered to each Director at least five (5) days prior to the meeting. Bylaws may not be amended without

the approval of the School’s sponsor.

ARTICLE XI

DISSOLUTION

Revocation of Charter or Dissolution. Upon the dissolution of the School, assets shall be

distributed for one or more purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue

Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal

government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of

shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of

the School is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organizations, as said Court shall

determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes. If, at any time and for any

reason, the School’s charter is revoked or the School is dissolved, all assets of the School, after satisfaction

of all outstanding claims by creditors, shall be disposed of to the State of Nevada or the sponsor to dispose

of according to applicable laws and appropriate regulations.

ARTICLE XII

PURPOSE OF THE BYLAWS

These Bylaws are adopted for the sole purpose of facilitating the discharge, in an orderly manner,

of the purposes of the School. These Bylaws shall never be construed in any such way as to impair the

efficient operation of the School.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that I am the duly elected and acting Secretary of the School, and that the foregoing

Bylaws constitute the Bylaws of the School, as duly adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors.

DATED this ______ day of ____________________, 20____.

_________________________________________, Secretary.

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 7 – Acknowledgement of Resignation of John McClain form the Doral Board of Directors and Discussion and Possible Action Regarding New Board Member Search Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Board Member Resignation and Possible Board Member Search X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Board/Michael Muehle Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 5-10 Minutes Background: Board Member John McClain has submitted his resignation from the Doral Academy Board of Directors. A copy of the resignation letter is attached. The Board may want to direct Staff to conduct a board member search. Submitted By: Staff

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August 29, 2018

To: Academica NevadaBridget Philips, Doral Academy Executive DirectorDoral Academy Board of Directors

As you all are likely aware my wife and I moved our son Declan to a new school this fall. It has been an honor and a pleasure serving on the Doral Board of Directors and the system has been a wonderful place for our son these past three years but we had an opportunity to place him in a private academy that is the best fit for his future success so we made the move.

I appreciate each and every one of you and your dedication to creating an excellent school system and I wish you all well but with Declan no longer in the system it is time for me to retire from my board position. I wish you all the best in your endeavors and thank you for the opportunity to serve with you.

Sincerely,

John McClain

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 8 – Executive Director Report, Update on Academic Performance, and Principal Reports Number of Enclosures:

SUBJECT: Executive Director Report, Update on Academic Performance, and Principal Reports Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda X Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Executive Director Phillips and Campus Principals Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 10-20 Minutes Background: Executive Director Phillips and campus Principals will provide an update on academic performance and school happenings. Submitted By: Staff

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 9 – Discussion and Possible Approval of Using $80,000 from Surplus for Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,000) and System-Wide Training ($20,000) Number of Enclosures:

SUBJECT: $80,000 from Surplus for Marriage and Family Therapist and System-Wide Training X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Executive Director Phillips Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Move to approve the use of $80,000 from surplus for marriage and family therapist and system-wide training as presented. Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 7-10 Minutes Background: Submitted By: Staff

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 10 – Discussion and Possible Approval of Allowing Licensed Non-Instructional Staff to Cash Out Paid Time Off Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Allowing Licensed Non-Instructional Staff to Cash Out Paid Time Off X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Executive Director Phillips Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Move to approve allowing licensed non-instructional staff to cash out paid time off. Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 7-10 Minutes Background: Submitted By: Staff

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2.2 Paid Time Off: Rollover and Cash-Out

The purpose of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) is to provide licensed instructional staff with flexible paid time off from work that can be used for such needs as vacation, personal or family illness, doctor appointments, school, volunteerism, and other activities of the employee's choice. Licensed instructional staff will be given 11 days of PTO per year. Whenever possible, PTO must be scheduled in advance. PTO is subject to administration approval. The administrator may consider staffing needs, scheduled professional development, and established school procedures, among other concerns in his/her decision to approve or deny PTO requests. Approval or denial of the request for PTO shall be communicated to the employee in writing. Unscheduled absences will be monitored. An employee will be counseled when the frequency of unscheduled absences adversely affects the operation of the school or the education of students. In the event of an unscheduled absence, the supervisor may request that the employee provide a statement from a health care provider concerning the justification for an unscheduled absence. Employees who have exhausted their allowance of PTO days during any given year are prohibited from taking any additional unscheduled days off, the violation of which may result in immediate termination or nonrenewal of contract.

Pursuant to policy, teachers who asked to return for the following school-year will be able to “rollover” all unused PTO up to a total of no more than 30 days accrued. There is an opportunity to “cash out” unused PTO. Teachers wishing to Cash-Out unused PTO days may do so during the first four (4) weeks of the school year by submitting the applicable form to the school office staff. The cash out percentage for unused PTO days is 80%. If more than five (5) PTO days were taken in any given year, there is no cash out option for that School year. There must be a balance of eleven (11) days remaining in the PTO bank following the Cash-Out of PTO. The maximum amount of days that may be cashed out in any given year is 11 days (the current year’s accrual). The School reserves the right to revise the PTO policies, including the rollover and PTO provisions, at any time, with or without notice.

In the event that a Teacher resigns or is terminated, their PTO will be calculated on an

accrual basis at a rate of 1.2 days per month. If a Teacher has not used all of their accrued PTO upon resignation/termination, they will only be paid the balance of their PTO from the current school year, in addition to any other amounts owed. If a Teacher has used more PTO than they have accrued, the Teacher will not be paid for any PTO.

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Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 11 – Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Acceptance of Grant Funding from:

a. Title IV A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant - $68,135b. College and Career Readiness STEM Grant - $24,612

Number of Enclosures: 2

SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant Funding X Action

Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Executive Director Phillips Recommendation:

Proposed wording for motion/action:

Move to approve acceptance of grant funding as presented.

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 5-7 Minutes Background: Doral Academy has been awarded Title IV a and College and Career Readiness STEM grant funding for the 2018/2019 school year. The Board is being asked to approve the acceptance of these funds. Submitted By: Staff

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Governor Superintendent Information Seal of Nevada and Northern Office Southern Office

BRIAN SANDOVAL

Governor

STEVE CANAVERO, Ph.D. Superintendent of Public Instruction

STATE OF NEVADA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Northern Nevada Office

700 E. Fifth Street

Carson City, Nevada 89701-5096

(775) 687 - 9200

Fax: (775) 687 – 9101

www.doe.nv.gov

SOUTHERN NEVADA OFFICE

9890 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 221

Las Vegas, Nevada 89183

(702) 486-6458

Fax: (702) 486-6450

June 28, 2018

MEMORANDUM

TO: Bridget Phillips, Doral Academy of Nevada

FROM: Brett Barley

Deputy Superintendent of Student Achievement

SUBJECT: Preliminary Award Notification – Consolidated Application – Title IV A Funding

Dear Consolidated Application Grant Applicant:

Thank you for taking the time to prepare and submit a formal application for the Consolidated

Application competitive grant process. Congratulations on being announced as one of the recipients of

this exciting grant opportunity.

A final decision was made by the official Consolidated Application Review Committee to fund your

requested amount for Title IV A funding at the specific amount(s) that are noted below:

Grant Application Funding Status Amount

Requested

Amount

Funded

Title IV A Partially Funded $268,853.21 $68,135.00

For next steps, please submit a modified budget to the NDE grants analyst assigned to the funding stream.

Attached is the budget modification for the awards listed above.

To submit Title IV A Budget Modifications:

Submit to James Kirkpatrick at jlkirkpatrick@doe.nv.gov.

*All budget modifications will need to be built in ePAGE. The Title IV A instrument will be available in

ePAGE by the end of the first week of July.

The Consolidated Application formal award letters will soon be sent to you by the NDE Office of Dr.

Steve Canavero, Nevada’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. All awards, however, will be pending

due to any adjustments identified by NDE on the Budget Modification document.

Please contact Maria Sauter (775 687-9248), from the Office of Student and School Supports and/or

James Kirkpatrick (775 687-9246) with any additional concerns.

Again, our sincerest congratulations!

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Governor Superintendent Information Seal of Nevada and Northern Office Southern Office

BRIAN SANDOVAL

Governor

STEVE CANAVERO, Ph.D. Superintendent of Public Instruction

STATE OF NEVADA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Northern Nevada Office

700 E. Fifth Street

Carson City, Nevada 89701-5096

(775) 687 - 9200

Fax: (775) 687 – 9101

www.doe.nv.gov

SOUTHERN NEVADA OFFICE

9890 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 221

Las Vegas, Nevada 89183

(702) 486-6458

Fax: (702) 486-6450

June 28, 2018

MEMORANDUM

TO: Bridget Phillips, Doral Academy of Nevada

FROM: Brett Barley

Deputy Superintendent of Student Achievement

SUBJECT: Preliminary Award Notification – Consolidated Application – State Funding

Dear Consolidated Application Grant Applicant:

Thank you for taking the time to prepare and submit a formal application for the Consolidated

Application competitive grant process. Congratulations on being announced as one of the recipients of

this exciting grant opportunity.

A final decision was made by the official Consolidated Application Review Committee to fund your

requested amount for state funding at the specific amount(s) that are noted below:

Grant Application Funding Status Amount

Requested

Amount

Funded

Advanced Placement N/A $0.0 $0.0

Dual Enrollment N/A $0.0 $0.0

STEM Partially Funded $90,633.53 $24,612.00

Work Based Learning N/A $0.0 $0.0

Turnaround N/A $0.0 $0.0

For next steps, please submit a modified budget to the NDE grants analyst assigned to the funding stream.

Attached is the budget modification for the awards listed above. A budget template is also attached.

To submit College and Career Readiness Budget Modifications:

Submit to Evelyn Barragan at ebarragan@doe.nv.gov.

To submit Turnaround Budget Modifications:

Submit to Sondra Neudauer at slneudauer@doe.nv.gov.

*All budget modifications are due to the grants analysts listed above no later than July 11th

.

The Consolidated Application formal award letters will soon be sent to you by the NDE Office of Dr.

Steve Canavero, Nevada’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. All awards, however, will be pending

due to any adjustments identified by NDE on the Budget Modification document.

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Please contact Maria Sauter (775 687-9248), from the Office of Student and School Supports and/or

Evelyn Barragan (775 687-2451), the College and Career Readiness Grants Analyst, and/or Sondra

Neudauer (775 687-9181) with any additional concerns.

Again, our sincerest congratulations!

cc: Maria Sauter

Evelyn Barragan

Sondra Neudauer

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 12 – Discussion and Possible Approval of High School Parking Policy Number of Enclosures: 2

SUBJECT: High School Parking Policy X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Red Rock Upper High Admin Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Move to approve the high school parking policy as presented. Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 5-7 Minutes Background: The Board is being asked to approve the high school parking policy. Submitted By: Staff

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Doral Academy Red Rock High School 610 Crossbridge Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130

T: 702-776-8740 F: 702-826-2636

PARKING APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 2018-2019

Park in designated spaces in the Student Parking Lot.

STEP 1 Both the parent/guardian and the student should carefully read the Student Parking Permit Application and Agreement and the Student Parking Policy and Procedures. The parent/guardian and the student must sign both documents.

STEP 2 On a single sheet of paper, make a photocopy of your driver’s license (not restricted), proof of auto insurance, and your vehicle registration slip for the vehicle that you will park in your assigned space. Any changes must be reported promptly to the front office. You may NOT drive a friend’s car to school, it must be the registered car.

STEP 3 You must have an unweighted G.P.A. of a 2.0 at the time you submit your application (Documentation must be provided).

STEP 4 Submit all forms to the Front Desk Office along with the required copies and payment. Campus parking is $50 per semester or $75 for the school year. For lost parking permit hang tags, there will be a $25 fee for a replacement tag. Students who wish to buy personalized signs may do so at a price of $250 for the school year.

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Student Parking Permit Application and Agreement

Just like driving is a privilege, so is parking on campus. Driving is an adult privilege and your actions behind the wheel show you are mature and responsible enough to have the privilege of parking on school property. Irresponsible actions and endangering the lives and safety of others will not be tolerated.

Permits are non-transferable and must be displayed on your rear view mirror. If permits are duplicated, you will lose the privilege of parking at school. Parking will be in a designated section of the east parking lot. Parking in the staff lot is not permitted.

Student Name: Age: Student I.D.#:

Street Address: Apt#:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone: Parent/Guardian’s Work Phone:

Cell Phone: Parent/ Guardian’s Cell Phone:

When issued a parking permit, you will be expected to comply with the following guidelines, rules, and policies:

VEHICLES PARKED ON CAMPUS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH BY ADMINISTRATION,

SECURITY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.

1. The driver of the vehicle is responsible for the safety and actions of all passengers in his/her vehicle. Drivers and passengers must wear a seat belt when coming on or leaving the campus and while driving to and from a school sponsored activity.

2. You must be a daily driver to receive a parking permit. 3. The speed limit on school grounds is 10 miles per hour. 4. Music volume must be kept at an appropriate level so that other drivers are not disturbed or

distracted. 5. Two behavioral referrals within thirty days will result in a suspension of parking privileges for

at least five school days. 6. You must maintain a 3.0 GPA each nine week grading period. 7. You must not have excessive tardiness or absences. 8. You must not be in the parking lot except when coming to or leaving campus. Do not use

your car as a locker. You may not eat lunch in your car. Loitering in the parking lot is not permitted.

9. You may not go to your car during school hours, if you do you will be subjected to a vehicle search.

10. Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or weapons found in any vehicle will result in the immediate suspension of parking privileges for the remainder of the school year along with possible expulsion and/or legal action.

Consequences may include but are not limited to:

1. Suspension of Parking Privileges 2. Revocation of Parking Privileges 3. Towing of Vehicle

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I have read the policies above and understand them as stated. I concur with the guidelines, rules, and policies as well as the consequences stated on this document. I further understand that should I park illegally, allow someone else to use my permit and /or parking spot, not follow the above guidelines, or not meet the requirement to maintain my permit, I will lose my permit and my car may be towed at my expense.

Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

* Any application found to be fraudulent (improper license, forged signature) may result in denial of parking privileges for the year.

Doral Academy Red Rock High School

Student Parking Policy and Procedures

Driving is an adult privilege extended by the State of Nevada to individuals that are presumed to be mature and responsible beginning at age 16. One moment of inattention, carelessness, or horseplay can cause injury or death. Automobile crashes kill hundreds of young drivers and their passengers every year and most of these crashes are due to inexperience.

Since most of our students are classified as inexperienced, we feel it is necessary to have strict enforceable rules that apply to all drivers applying for the privilege of parking on campus. The safety of our students is a priority and immature irresponsible actions will not be tolerated. The campus parking lots are the property of Doral Academy Red Rock High School. All users are subject to the authority of the Doral Academy Red Rock High School and the individual school’s principal or designee. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has law enforcement jurisdiction over the parking facilities.

Your daughter or son has applied for a parking permit and has been given a parking permit agreement that must be signed and returned. We feel that it is important that you are aware of the rules and consequences should they be violated. Please read and discuss the guidelines with your child before he or she signs the agreement. Please sign this sheet and return it with the Student Parking Permit Application and Agreement.

• The parking fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

• All vehicles parked on school grounds will be required to properly display parking permits.

Vehicles parked on school grounds without a valid parking permit are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense.

• Permits are non-transferable and may not be used by anyone other than the registered student.

• Vehicles parked on the campus are subject to search by any school employee or the

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at any time.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Student Signature Date

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Design your own Parking Sign Students use your Arts Integration skills and design your own sign. If you are using a picture/logo you

will need to provide a high resolution picture file to have your sign made. Signs are 14”X 18” Example is below, but can be very different as long as it is approved by school administration.

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 13 – Foundation Board Updates Number of Enclosures: 0

SUBJECT: Foundation Board Updates Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda X Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Executive Director Phillips Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 7-10 Minutes Background: Executive Director Phillips will give an update on the Foundation Board. Submitted By: Staff

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 14 – Review of School Financial Performance Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Financial Performance Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda X Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Carlos Segrera Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 5-10 Minutes Background: Review of Financial Review Summary, Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Statements. Submitted By: Staff

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Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 15 – Review and Approval of the Doral Academy Charter Renewal Application Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Charter Contract Renewal X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Michael Muehle Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Move to approve the Doral Academy contract renewal application Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 7-10 Minutes Background: Submitted By: Staff

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2018 Application for the Renewal of a Charter Contract For Schools Not Determined to be Eligible for Expedited Renewal

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Nevada SPCSA Renewal Application Overview, 2018 page ii

CHARTER SCHOOL RENEWAL APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES Per Nevada Revised Statute 388A.285, charter school authorizers are responsible for evaluating current charter schools’ performance and achievement levels in the process of deciding whether to renew a school’s charter. A strong renewal process is critical to protect charter school autonomy, students, and stakeholders and ensures schools are held to high standards. In the following pages, we provide guidance around and outline the timeline for the renewal process with the hopes of making the process as seamless and smooth for schools and our Authorization team. Please read through the renewal application and guideline carefully and reach out to Mark Modrcin, Director of Authorization at 702.486.8271 or mmodrcin@spcsa.nv.gov, with any questions. All of us at the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority are excited to work with each of you and support the work schools are doing on behalf of Nevada students.

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Nevada SPCSA Renewal Application Overview, 2018 page iii

RENEWAL TIMELINE

Renewal Stage Date Action Letter of Intent Released in August

SPCSA releases form and guidance to schools who are up for renewal.

Letter of Intent Due by Sept 1 Schools complete this critical first step and submit notice of intent to apply for charter renewal. Schools submit letters to EpiCenter,

Release of renewal application and decision criteria

Released by August 31

SPCSA releases the renewal application via Authority website and email to schools who are up for renewal.

Release of renewal application and decision criteria

Due by October 15 @ 5 p.m.

Schools complete the formal renewal application process, submitting required documents and evidence to support a renewal. Schools submit renewal applications to EpiCenter.

Renewal Orientation (optional)

Early/Mid- September Schools up for renewal will be invited to join an optional orientation to answer general questions, address common concerns, and learn more about the renewal process.

Staff Review Mid-October through mid-November

Staff reviews schools’ applications and supporting documents, which may include any previously conducted site evaluations, to provide an informed, evidence-based recommendation to SPCSA Board.

Staff Recommendation

November – December, or mutually agreed upon date

Staff submits recommendation to SPCSA Board based on thorough review. Staff will provide a copy of the recommendation to the school, and the school will have 5 days to submit a rebuttal. Rebuttals will become part of the public record, if submitted.

Board Decision November – December, or mutually agreed upon date

Based on staff recommendation, the Board will discuss and make decision about schools’ renewals

REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS The completed renewal application and all required documents must be submitted as a Word document and a signed PDF into the Charter Renewal Application section in Epicenter by 5 pm PT on the due date. Renewal Application Complete the provided template application for the following:

Academic Performance Operational Overview Financial Performance Organizational Performance Next Charter Term

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OVERSIGHT Renewal decisions for schools operating under written charters are based on historic performance data as evidenced by the SPCSA Performance Framework, which serves as the Authority’s performance and programmatic audit mechanism for all schools operating under written charters. Historical anecdotes or unsolicited data, e.g. teacher turnover, leadership changes, or past programmatic adjustments, will not be considered by the Authority in making renewal decisions. The Board will not give weight to materials or testimony related to such topics during the renewal process. The inclusion of unsolicited data, supplementary narratives, letters of support, or other unsolicited materials will result in the return of the renewal application and a request for resubmission of a compliant and complete application from SPCSA staff. Schools which are contemplating material amendments, e.g. changes to the mission statement, grade levels served, enrollment, facilities expansion, academic program, instructional delivery, management agreement, etc. will be permitted to submit such amendment requests in the event that the school is renewed based on past performance. Schools are permitted to draft such amendment requests during the renewal process for filing immediately following the renewal decision but the SPCSA Board will not give weight to such materials or testimony related to any contemplated changes during the renewal process. The inclusion of amendment materials will result in the return of the renewal application and a request for resubmission of a compliant and complete application from SPCSA staff. It is the responsibility of the school to ensure that the content is accurate and reflects information provided by NDE and the SPCSA. Any discrepancies between the data submitted and data previously provided by NDE or the SPCSA will result in a request for resubmission of a compliant and complete application from SPCSA staff. Schools are required to submit the agenda and draft minutes for the meeting where the governing body voted to approve the submission of the renewal application into the appropriate areas in Epicenter prior to filing the renewal application. Failure to submit the agenda and draft minutes into the appropriate areas in Epicenter prior to filing the renewal application will result in the return of the renewal application and a request for resubmission of a compliant and complete application from SPCSA staff. The inclusion of the agenda and draft minutes with the renewal application will result in the return of the renewal application and a request for resubmission of a compliant and complete application from SPCSA staff. ACCESSIBILITY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES All Charter School applications and renewals are required to be ADA Compliant as described by Section 508 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (refer to 29 U.S.C. 794d). This statute requires access to and use of Federal executive agencies’ electronic and information technology (ICT) by individuals with disabilities. Compliance with Section 508 is mandatory for all entities receiving federal funds--including the SPCSA and its charters.

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2018 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF CHARTER

School Name & Contact Info

Name: Address: Phone: Website:

School Leader Name & Contact Info

Name: Title: Office Phone: Email:

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

2018 NSPF Rating

Elementary: Middle: High School:

2018 Rising Star Status

2017 NSPF Rating

Elementary: Middle: High School:

2017 Rising Star Status

2017 Elementary School Percentage in State

2017 Middle School Percentage in State

2016 Rising Star Status

2016 Elementary School Percentage in State

2016 Middle School Percentage in State

2015 Rising Star Status

2015 Elementary School Percentage in State

2015 Middle School Percentage in State

2014 SPCSA Academic Programmatic Audit Findings (SPCSA Academic Performance Framework Rating)

2014 Academic Intervention Ladder Status

2013 SPCSA Academic Programmatic Audit Findings (SPCSA Academic Performance Framework Rating)

2013 Academic Intervention Ladder Status

2015 NSPF Rating (Frozen from 2014)

Elementary: Middle: High School:

2014 NSPF Rating

Elementary: Middle: High School:

2013 NSPF Rating

Elementary: Middle: High School:

2012 NSPF Rating

Elementary: Middle: High School:

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 NDE-Validated Graduation Rate

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Current Year Enrollment & Demographic Details

Number of Students on Waitlist

Percentage of Waitlist Students w/Preference

Status

Number of Instructional Staff Total Number of Staff

Total Student Enrollment (as of October 1, 2018 or Validation Day

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SPCSA Financial Programmatic Audit Findings

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE SPCSA Organizational Programmatic Audit Findings

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

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NEXT CHARTER TERM Projected Enrollment & Grade Spans for next charter term (pending any subsequent expansion amendment that requires Authority Board approval)

2019-2020

2020-2021 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-

2025 Planned Total Enrollment

Kindergarten

1st grade

2nd grade

3rd grade

4th grade

5th grade

6th grade

7th grade

8th grade

9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

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I certify that the governing body of this charter school has voted that the school and its staff will adhere to the renewal process expectations outlined in the Renewal Guidelines. The information provided in this charter renewal application is true and correct. I also certify that the governing body of this charter school understands that any academic, financial, or organizational performance data collected during the period of the current charter term which is analyzed and reported following a renewal vote may be considered by the Authority in making performance and accountability decisions in the subsequent charter term. Signature of Head of School:

Date:

Signature of President/Chair of Governing Body:

Date Governing Body voted to approve application for renewal:

Name of Chair:

Email of Chair:

Cell Phone of Chair:

Work Phone of Chair:

Governing Board Information & Signature of Support for Renewal Application Contact Info Signature of Support for Renewal Application

Vice Chair/Vice President

Name: Email: Cell Phone: Work Phone:

Treasurer

Name: Email: Cell Phone: Work Phone:

Secretary

Name: Email: Cell Phone: Work Phone:

Member

Name: Email: Cell Phone: Work Phone:

Member

Name: Email: Cell Phone: Work Phone:

Member

Name: Email: Cell Phone: Work Phone:

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 16 – Discussion and Possible Approval to Submit an Amendment to the Doral Academy Charter to Acquire the Red Rock and Fire Mesa Campuses Number of Enclosures: 1

SUBJECT: Amendment to Acquire Red Rock and Fire Mesa Campuses X Action

Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Michael Muehle Recommendation:

Proposed wording for motion/action:

Move to approve submission of an amendment to the Doral Academy Charter to acquire the Red Rock and Fire Mesa campuses

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 3-5 Minutes Background: It is necessary to submit an amendment to the Doral Academy Charter in order to move forward in the bond process for the Red Rock and Fire Mesa campuses. Submitted By: Staff

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July 9, 2018

State Public Charter School Authority Attn: Patrick Gavin 1749 North Steward Street, Suite 40 Carson City, Nevada 89706

Re: Amendment Request for Doral Academy of Nevada for the acquisition of the Fire Mesa and Red Rock campuses

Dear Mr. Gavin,

Below is the summary for Doral Academy of Nevada to amend their charter contract with the SPCSA to acquire the Fire Mesa and Red Rock Campuses:

Doral Academy of Nevada proposes to amend their charter contract with the SPCSA to acquire the Fire Mesa and Red Rock campuses. In August of 2015 and August of 2016, Doral Academy of Nevada entered into their current leases which have a purchase option window of 3-5 years, and 2-4 years. If these options are not exercised, both schools will be locked into the lease schedules which contains an escalator over the next 30 years. A bond will allow for the schools to minimize their facility costs as a percentage of their operating budgets. Doral Academy of Nevada requests that the Authority approve Doral’s campus acquisition amendment request.

Sincerely,

____________________________________

Doral Academy of Nevada, Board Chair

6630 Surrey St. Las Vegas, NV 89119

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DORAL ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Support Summary

Meeting Date: September 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 17 – Academica Announcements and Notifications Number of Enclosures: 0

SUBJECT: Announcements and Notifications Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda X Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption

Presenter (s): Michael Muehle Recommendation: Proposed wording for motion/action: Fiscal Impact: N/A Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 5 Minutes Background: The 2018 CSAN Conference will be held September 20-21 at The Orleans. The next board meeting is scheduled for November 7th and will be held at the Saddle campus room 214. Submitted By: Staff

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