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Government Type

Charter School

Entity

Noah Webster Academy

Public Body

NWA Governing Board

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Noah Webster Academy Governing Board Meeting

Notice Type(s)

Notice, Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

August 28, 2025 06:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

August 28, 2025 07:30 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

08/27/25 06:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Board Meeting Agenda August 28, 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 Board Members: Jon Jensen (Chair), Brandy Barnett, Ray Christensen, Scott Allen (Treasurer), Nana Sono-Koree, Liz Churchhill, Jim Meyer, Falisha Petroff, Brian Ellingford, Lupe Rohner, Angie Rasmussen (Advisor) PROPOSED 2025-2026 Board Goals 1. Sustain High Academic Achievement Ensure NWA consistently aspires to perform among Utah's highest-achieving public charter schools by tracking key academic metrics and maintaining a minimum of 5% year-over-year academic growth. 2. Strengthen Succession Planning & Documentation Develop and maintain a shared digital folder or binder for each committee that includes current goals, membership, meeting minutes, and key resources to support continuity and smooth leadership transitions. Promote regular engagement with the school's charter, bylaws, and policies to strengthen governance knowledge and leadership capacity. 3. Maintain Familiarity with Governing Documents Encourage all board members to routinely review and engage with NWA's charter, bylaws, and governance policies to support informed decision-making, effective leadership, and long-term board continuity. 6:00 pm Jon Jensen Welcome Scott Allen is excused. Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance 6:01 pm Swear in New Board Member - Lupe Rohner 'I do solemnly affirm that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of Utah, and Noah Webster Academy Charter. I will also discharge the duties of my office as a member of the Noah Webster Academy's Governing Board with vigor and fidelity.' Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 6:02 pm Jon 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 - Aug 28, 2025 Minutes approval - Jun 26, 2025 Jun 27, 2025 Jul 31, 2025 Items of Business for Consent Agenda 03-104 Section I: pronoun policy Bylaws 2.02 C - Board member missing meetings policy 06-108 Section 1 C part V: Statewide banned books being brought by scholars 03-102 Section 1 A: requirement of scholars not missing the first two days of school - All scholars enrolled at NWA rather than only entering kindergarteners TSSA Plan Maturation Program Discuss Approve/Vote 6:05 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. 6:10 pm Angie Rasmussen Director Report - Enrollment - Update staff - Update on the school - Early Learning Outcomes - What can the board do to assist? Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 6:40 pm Jon Discussion and action item review -Action item review, report, and follow-up Discuss Adjust as needed 6:45 pm Jon Board Interviews -Kara Sawyer (6:45pm) -Cash Monestine (7:00pm) Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 7:15 pm Jon Items removed from Consent Agenda to Regular Agenda (if any) Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 7:30 pm Jon Committee Updates - Specific Items from Committees No updates requested at this time Discuss Approve/Vote as needed Committees: Academic Excellence - Nana Sono Koree Finance - Scott Allen Building - Jon Jensen Audit - Jon Jensen Fundraising/Capital BE - Ray Christensen Governance - Liz Churchill School Land Trust - Angie Marketing -Jim Meyer PO - Lupe Rohner 7:30 pm Jon 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 - September, 25, 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.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

Call 801-426-6624 to make arrangements

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

205 E 400 S
Orem, UT 84058
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Contact Name

Brandy Barnett

Contact Email

bbarnett@mynwa.us

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

August 26, 2025 07:19 PM

Notice Last Edited On

August 26, 2025 07:19 PM

Deadline Date

August 27, 2025 06:00 PM

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