The State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) held a workshop on May 30, 2025, aimed at discussing proposed amendments to the regulations governing charter school applications. The meeting, led by Executive Director Melissa Mackadon, commenced at 8:35 AM and was conducted both in-person and virtually, allowing for broader participation.

Mackadon opened the session with housekeeping announcements, emphasizing the importance of technical etiquette for participants joining via livestream. She reminded attendees to sign in and submit public comment cards if they wished to contribute to the discussions.

The first agenda item was a public comment period, but no comments were received from either in-person or virtual participants. Following this, the workshop focused on proposed amendments to NAC 388A.260, which relates to the application process for forming a charter school. This amendment, approved by the SPCSA board on July 26, 2024, aims to shift the charter application window from April to January, effectively extending the incubation period for new charter schools by three months. The proposed changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

After presenting the proposed amendments, Mackadon opened the floor for public comments again, but once more, no comments were submitted. The meeting concluded with a second public comment period, which also yielded no responses. The workshop was officially adjourned at 8:40 AM.

Overall, the meeting served as a procedural step in the regulatory process, allowing for stakeholder feedback on significant changes to the charter school application timeline. The SPCSA continues to seek input from the community as it develops regulations that impact charter school operations in Nevada.