Explore Knowledge Academy

AGENDA FOR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Friday, December 14, 2007

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.

MINI-RETREAT PRESENTATION 4:30-4:45

A. CALL TO ORDER and FLAG SALUTE

B. ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES

1. Roll Call: Dee Anna Carey, Ben Childs, 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 November 9, 2007

C. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

1. Administration: Strategic Planning, Charter Renewal. OSHA consultation, Signing Bonus
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 Dr. Sando and written copies will be presented to each board member.

E. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS

F. OLD BUSINESS (Possible Action Items)

1. Clarification of role between PASTE and EKA: Adoption of MOU

2. Accreditation Process: Change from CITA to NAAS

G. NEW BUSINESS (Possible Action Items)

H. CLOSED SESSION: Expulsion Hearing (continued from November 30^th)

I. ACTION on Closed Session Items

1. Expulsion Committee Recommendations

J. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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

L. ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA PLANNING