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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.

Public comments (16)

SupportiveCecily RiceAug 19, 2026

Expressed strong support for Nexus Charter School on behalf of Opportunity 180, highlighting its competency-based model and community support.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 2:35 →
SupportiveDanielle Messina-SabeAug 19, 2026

Spoke as a local parent in favor of Nexus Charter School, praising its project-based learning and competency-based grading.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 5:08 →
SupportiveJennifer Steele-RadoshAug 19, 2026

Proposed board chair for Nexus explained how competency-based education helps students who struggle with traditional pacing.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 10:32 →
SupportiveC. Edward WhitneyAug 19, 2026

A seventh-generation Nevadans spoke in full-throated support of Nexus Academy's competency-based education approach.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 13:43 →
SupportiveTruman RowleyAug 19, 2026

UNLV professor and Nexus board member spoke about the benefits of personalized learning pathways and mastery-based progression.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 16:41 →
SupportiveCynthia SellersAug 19, 2026

A Henderson mother of a dyslexic child spoke in favor of Nexus, explaining how competency-based learning accommodates diverse learning needs.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 22:11 →
OpposedKent RobertsAug 19, 2026

Green Valley High School principal questioned the demonstrated need for another school given existing comprehensive high school programs and capacity.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 24:26 →
OpposedMatthew JacksonAug 19, 2026

Thurman White Academy principal argued that existing schools have available capacity and high performance ratings, urging caution.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 27:38 →
OpposedChris HermesAug 19, 2026

Lyle Burkholder Academy principal stated that existing schools already offer specialized programs and have unused capacity.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 30:49 →
SupportiveMark GardbergAug 19, 2026

Charter school attorney praised the city for embracing school choice and supported both applicant schools.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (Pre- Checks City Council Special) · 35:33 →
SupportiveCesserly RiceAug 19, 2026

Spoke in favor of approving Nexus Charter School's application.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (City Council Special) · 0:00 →
SupportiveDanielle Messina SabeyAug 19, 2026

Spoke in favor of approving Nexus Charter School's application.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (City Council Special) · 0:00 →
SupportiveJennifer Steele-RidushAug 19, 2026

Spoke in favor of approving Nexus Charter School's application.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (City Council Special) · 0:00 →
SupportiveEddie WhitneyAug 19, 2026

Spoke in favor of approving Nexus Charter School's application.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (City Council Special) · 0:00 →
SupportiveTruman RowleyAug 19, 2026

Spoke in favor of approving Nexus Charter School's application.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (City Council Special) · 0:00 →
SupportiveCynthia SellersAug 19, 2026

Spoke in favor of approving Nexus Charter School's application.

City Council Special — August 19, 2026 (City Council Special) · 0:00 →