Post on 02-Aug-2020
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