Celerity Schools Nevada Presentation for State Board of

Education November 10th, 2016

Introductions Vielka McFarlane – Founder, President and CEO

Craig Knotts - Regional VP

Celesta Deter - National VP of Pupil Services

Kendal Turner - Chief Financial Officer

Our HistoryCelerity Nascent Charter School (est. 2005)

Celerity Dyad Charter School (est. 2007)

Celerity Troika Charter School (est. 2007)

Celerity Octavia Charter School (est. 2010)

Celerity Cardinal Charter School (est. 2011

Celerity Palmati Charter School (est. 2011)

Celerity Sirius Charter School (est. 2011)

Celerity Lanier Charter School (est. 2014)

Celerity Crestworth Charter School (est. 2014)

Celerity Woodmere Charter School (est. 2014)

Celerity Dalton Charter School (est. 2014)

Celerity Rolas Charter School (est. 2017)

Celerity Himalia Charter School (est. 2017)

Celerity Mission and Vision To improve student learning through an atmosphere of high expectations and engaging curriculum in a nurturing environment.

To provide parents with a safe and reliable option for their public school choice.

Celerity’s Success

Celerity Schools in Louisiana

Celerity Schools in California

Celerity Schools Louisiana Board

Movement to Local Board

Why Nevada? • Alignment of Political and Economic Factors

• Proximity to National Offices

• Fulfillment of Mission and Vision

Important Lessons Learned • Parental Communication and

Availability during Transition Process

• Talent Pipeline

• Training of Leaders in Model

• Efficient Communication within National and Regional Office

What makes Celerity Unique

Steps till January 1. School Program Grant

2. Resolution of 2 Schools in California

3. School Leader Identification

4. Community Engagement