Board Meeting Agenda June 27, 2025
Our Mission: Noah Webster Academy assists parents in their stewardship of developing the hearts and minds of children by creating a safe and nurturing environment of classical education that fosters patriotism, cultural literacy, moral virtue, individuality, conscience, self-government, and excellence, thereby, inspiring a lifelong love of learning, leadership and service.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify NWA at 801-426-6624 at least three working days prior to the meeting.
Meeting Location: 205 E. 400 S. Orem, UT 84058 Room 501
Meeting available via Zoom: https://mynwa-us.zoom.us/j/2091644099
Meeting ID: 209 164 4099
2024-2025 Board Goals
Goal 1: Ensure that all stakeholders (parents, scholars, faculty, administration, and board members) are well-versed in the governing documents and policies outlined in the manual. This will be achieved through:
Measured by:
Monthly board-led training sessions related to the policy manual and other governing documents, presented at board meetings.
Monthly reports from the school director detailing the training conducted
Goal 2: Enhance board engagement and effectiveness through:
Measured by:
Recognizing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of faculty and staff.
Actively marketing and following up on new tours.
Understanding the annual budget to ensure the school's financial stability, with a clear focus on the utilization of the reserve fund.
Goal 3: Strive to improve academic outcomes and attendance rates by:
Measured by:
Maintaining a 90% attendance goal across the school.
Educating stakeholders about the significance of Noah Webster.
Setting and achieving higher academic goals.
Promoting both physical and mental well-being among scholars.
Fostering an environment where parents feel encouraged and motivated to participate actively.
8:20 pm
Nana Sono-Koree
Welcome
Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
8:21 pm
Nana
Consent Agenda (Items needing no discussion at this meeting. If there is an item listed here a board member wants discussed in the meeting, they vote against approving this consent agenda and that item will be put elsewhere in the meeting.)
Approve this agenda - June 27, 2025
Discuss
Approve/Vote
8:25 pm
Public
Presentation and comments
-Open Microphone
Open time for the public to give input to the board, but is not a discussion time. Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Individuals wishing to make a longer presentation to the board may request placement on the agenda by contacting the board secretary or chairman. Administrative items, those regarding the day-to-day operation of the school, may be referred to the school director for resolution. Individuals who have previously met with the school director and still have concerns should feel free to participate in the open microphone portion of the meeting. The time allotted for public comment may be shortened if there are no or few persons present to comment. If you would like to share during this time, please email Nana Sono-Koree at nsonokoree@mynwa.us. He will share your
comments during this time.
8:30 pm
Nana
Scott Allen
Committee Updates -
How is your committee supporting our goals for 2024-25?
- Finance
Vote to approve FY 2025-2026 Budget
Discuss
Approve/Vote as needed
8:35 pm
Nana
Adjourn to closed session (as needed)
Closed session to discuss property, personnel, and/or legal matters that are properly the subject of closed meetings.
Discuss
Approve/Vote as needed
8:35 pm
Nana
Closing
-Based on today's meeting, do we need to update any NWA documents (bylaws, charter, policy manual, etc.)?
-Agenda items for future meetings
-Review today's action items
-Next meeting - July 31, 2025
Discuss
Approve/Vote as needed
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Angie Rasmussen, director, at 801-426-6624.