SPCSA board approves multiple charter contract amendments and six sponsorship transfers from CCSD

The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority board approved several charter contract amendments and granted sponsorship transfers for six Clark County schools during the meeting.

Amendments approved

- AM Plus Academy: The board approved an increase to the enrollment cap at the Durango campus beginning in the 2025–26 school year. SPCSA staff had recommended approval conditioned on pre‑opening requirements. Danny Peltier presented the request; Board Member Andaba moved approval and Member Shanti Rosales seconded. The motion carried by voice vote.

- Leadership Academy of Nevada: The authority approved an amendment allowing Leadership Academy to add fourth and fifth grades and increase its enrollment cap (including 25 students per new elementary grade). Staff recommended approval based on the school’s historical academic performance and plans for additional staff and supports. Patricia Haddad Bennett moved the motion; Member Shanti Rosales seconded; motion passed by voice vote.

- Nevada Virtual Charter School: The board approved Nevada Virtual’s request to reduce its enrollment cap and to limit future enrollment to students who reside in Clark County, effective with the indicated school year. The school will grandfather currently enrolled out‑of‑county students. The board approved the good‑cause exemption; Member Chantee Rosales moved the motion; Member Whitaker seconded; the motion carried.

- Vegas Vista Academy: The board approved Vegas Vista’s request to reduce its enrollment cap and to modify grade‑level growth to a slower, one‑grade‑per‑year expansion following the 2025–26 year. The school cited use of one‑time CSP grant and bond financing and a permanent facility opening next year. Vice Chair Thigpen moved the motion; Board Member Alleva seconded; the board approved the amendment.

Sponsorship transfers approved (from Clark County School District to SPCSA)

The board approved sponsorship transfers for six schools, each with a three‑year charter term unless otherwise noted, and with the enrollment caps noted in the meeting materials:

- Delta Academy (transfer to SPCSA, 3‑year term) - Explore Knowledge Academy (transfer to SPCSA, 3‑year term) - FutureEdge Charter Academy (transfer to SPCSA, 3‑year term; conditioned on adding a parent of an enrolled student to the governing board by July 1, 2025) - Innovations International Charter School of Nevada (transfer to SPCSA, 3‑year term) - Odyssey Charter School (transfer approved with a six‑year charter term due to consistent performance) - Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy (transfer to SPCSA, 3‑year term; board and staff will work with the school and Clark County on LEA roles for pre‑K oversight; kindergarten cap separately established)

Board and staff notes

SPCSA staff said several of the transferring schools had mixed NSPF or district performance ratings, and staff recommended short contract terms or conditions where appropriate. Members repeatedly emphasized that transferred schools will be subject to SPCSA oversight and the same renewal/closure triggers that apply to existing SPCSA schools. Staff also said the agency is planning orientation and training sessions for newly transferred schools and will schedule presentations so board members can learn more about each school in the coming meetings.

All motions listed above were approved by voice vote; no recorded roll‑call tallies were provided in the transcript for these items.