Crown Academy
| Position | Crown Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate and experienced educational leader to join our founding Board of Directors as we work toward opening an innovative public charter middle school in Las Vegas. We are specifically seeking an individual who holds a Nevada school administrator or principal license and has a strong background in instructional leadership, school administration, curriculum development, student achievement, and school improvement. Our mission is grounded in the LEAD Model: Leadership, Engagement, Achievement, and Discovery, empowering students to lead with confidence, engage meaningfully with their community, achieve academic excellence, and discover their passions, strengths, and potential for success in high school and college. Ideal Candidate Qualifications: -Holds a current Nevada principal or school administrator license. -Has experience as a principal, assistant principal, or educational leader. D-emonstrates expertise in instructional leadership, academic accountability, and school improvement. -Understands the educational needs of diverse student populations. -Is passionate about educational equity, student achievement, and community engagement. -Is willing to contribute to charter school planning, governance, and strategic decision making. As a founding board member, you will have the opportunity to help shape Crown Academy's academic vision, establish strong governance practices, and contribute to building a school that will positively impact Las Vegas students and families for years to come. Interested in helping build something extraordinary? We welcome the opportunity to connect with experienced educational leaders who share our commitment to student success. Contact: Antione King, Founder and Executive Director Website: https://crownacademylasvegas.org/ Instagram: @crown_academy_lasvegas Crown Academy: Where Leaders Are Crowned |
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| Desired skills *required |
Governance* |
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| Openings | Current |
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| Our board | Antione King, Founder and Executive Director (Nevada Educator License #238251) Antione King is an experienced educational leader who has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He holds a Nevada school administrator license and brings expertise in instructional leadership, academic accountability, teacher development, school improvement, and strategic planning. He leads the charter application process, development of the educational model, and overall school planning. Kristi Culpepper, Educator (Nevada Educator License #231792) Kristi Culpepper is a Clark County School District teacher who brings classroom instructional expertise and an understanding of student learning needs. She will contribute to curriculum development, instructional practices, academic programming, student support systems, and school culture. Daryl Douglas, Parent Representative Daryl Douglas brings the important perspective of a parent to the Committee to Form. He will help ensure that family priorities, student needs, accessibility, and meaningful parent engagement are reflected in the school's development and decision making. Dr. Neffisatu Dambu, Nonprofit Leader and College Professor Dr. Dambu brings experience in nonprofit leadership and higher education. Her expertise will support organizational development, community partnerships, leadership development, educational planning, and long term institutional sustainability. Kimberlie Van Petten, Accounting and Financial Expertise Kimberlie Van Petten brings accounting expertise to support financial planning, budget development, fiscal accountability, financial controls, and long term sustainability. Her contributions will help ensure responsible stewardship of public funds. |
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| Meetings | During the planning and preopening period, Crown Academy anticipates that the governing board will meet bi-weekly. Meetings may include a combination of in person and virtual participation as permitted by applicable requirements. The final regular meeting schedule and location will be established by the governing board and communicated publicly in accordance with applicable Nevada requirements. |
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| Responsibilities | Crown Academy board members will provide governance and oversight rather than manage the school’s daily operations. Board member responsibilities will include: • Protecting and advancing Crown Academy’s mission and vision • Providing academic, financial, operational, and organizational oversight • Monitoring student achievement and school performance • Approving and monitoring the annual budget • Ensuring responsible financial stewardship and long term sustainability • Ensuring compliance with Crown Academy’s charter and applicable requirements • Evaluating and supporting the Executive Director • Participating actively in board and committee meetings • Completing required governance training • Reviewing board materials and preparing for meetings • Asking thoughtful and challenging questions • Disclosing and appropriately managing potential conflicts of interest • Participating in strategic planning and organizational development • Serving as an ambassador for Crown Academy within the Las Vegas community • Maintaining appropriate boundaries between board governance and school management |
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| Giving | Crown Academy does not currently have a mandatory personal financial contribution or give or get requirement for board members. We believe board membership should be accessible to qualified individuals regardless of their personal financial capacity. Board members will, however, be encouraged to support Crown Academy's sustainability by serving as ambassadors, developing community relationships, identifying potential partners and resources, making introductions, and supporting fundraising and resource development efforts when appropriate. |
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| Development | Founding board members will participate in a structured onboarding process designed to prepare them to govern Crown Academy effectively. Onboarding will include Crown Academy’s mission and vision, LEAD Model: Leadership, Engagement, Achievement, and Discovery, charter application, academic model and goals, intended student population and community, financial model, governance structure, accountability expectations, conflict of interest expectations, and strategic priorities for opening the school. Board members will also participate in applicable governance and compliance training and ongoing development in academic oversight, financial oversight, charter school governance, ethics, school accountability, and effective board leadership. |
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| School level | Middle School |
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| Our mission and vision | Mission: Vision: |
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