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Education Advisory Committee
The CNLV Education Advisory Committee (EAC)serves in an advisory capacity to the North Las Vegas City Council to assist in accomplishing the educational goals of the City Council.
Membership duties include meeting with City staff, community members, stakeholders and presenting at EAC meetings to provide recommendations to enhance and accelerate learning opportunities and positive student outcomes, while also expanding access, transparency, and equity in education for all North Las Vegas children. The Committee is composed of 11 stakeholders. The public is invited to attend EAC meetings and provide insights and suggestions during the public comment period of the meeting.
NOTE: The EAC meets quarterly, on the first Monday of February, May, August and November at 5:00 pm in City Council Chambers. Meeting dates are subject to change. Please verify that the meeting is taking place before coming to City Hall.
Helping the NLV Community During the Pandemic
Southern Nevada Urban Micro Academy (SNUMA)- When schools closed due to COVID in spring 2020, remote learning challenged families. The CNLV responded and opened a Micro Academy for the benefit of North Las Vegas residents. The city provided facilities, funding, and the technology essential for SNUMA to operate. SNUMA was housed at Silver Mesa Rec Center and Neighborhood Rec Center. It began with 50 students and grew upwards to 100 students at peak enrollment. Grades K-8 were serviced at both SNUMA locations.
The mission of SNUMA was to provide in-person learning. During the two years that SNUMA was in operation, each child received individual support, time to socialize and maintain social emotional health during a turbulent global period. Committing to serve the children in NLV during the pandemic marked the beginning of a unique educational partnership between the community and City. The U.S. Department of Education- Family and Community Engagement Department- Mission states,
“When families, communities and schools work together,
students are more successful and the entire community benefits.”