EXPLORE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY 

Where Learning is Personalized

AGENDA FOR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Friday, October 12, 2007

4:30pm

1711 Whitney Mesa Dr. Ste. 140, Henderson, NV 89014

Note: In conformance with the Open Meeting Law, it is hereby noted that the agenda for this meeting of the Explore Knowledge Academy Charter School Board of Directors has been posted at the following locations:

• 4801 S. Sandhill Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89121
• 4845 Community Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89121
• Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89122 (fax # 507-4026)
• 1711 Whitney Mesa Dr., Ste. 140, Henderson, NV 89014
• www.ekacademy.org

Members of the public requiring reasonable accommodations in order to attend this meeting should call (702) 870-5032.

A. CALL TO ORDER and FLAG SALUTE

B. ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES

1. Roll Call: Dee Anna Carey, Benjamin Day, Jill Nelson, , Jay Rosen, Lauren Scheer, Camille Wilson
2. Adoption of agenda (Items may be called out of order.)
3. Approval of minutes of meetings on September 29, 2007

C. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

1. Administration:
2. Students
3. Advisors
4. P.A.S.T.E. (Parents, Administrators, Students, Teachers, for Education)

5. Board Members

D. PUBLIC COMMENTS On Agenda Items (Please sign in before the meeting.)

Please limit comments to 3 minutes/person and 10 minutes/topic. There will be a limitation of 30 minutes total for this item on the agenda. Comments may also be submitted to Joan Sando and written copies will be presented to each board member.

E. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. Discussion may be held on issues raised by the public comments.

F. OLD BUSINESS (Possible Action Items)

1. Clarification of role between PASTE (Parents, Administrators, Students, & Teachers in Education)

2. Appointment of board member

3. Strategic Planning

4. Proposal from LL Bradford

G. NEW BUSINESS (Possible Action Items)

1. Charter Renewal

2. Signing Bonus for new teachers

3. Maintenance Contract for Sandhill and Community Lane

4. Mini-retreats

H. CLOSED SESSION (if necessary)

I. ACTION on Closed Session Items,

Expulsion Committee Recommendations

J. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

K. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS (no action will be taken)

L. ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA PLANNING