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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

January 22, 2026 06:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

January 22, 2026 06:00 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

01/21/26 06:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Board Meeting Agenda January 22, 2026 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: Ray Christensen (Temp Chair, Vice Chair), Brandy Barnett (Secretary), Scott Allen (Treasurer), Nana Sono-Koree, Liz Churchhill, Jim Meyer, Falisha Petroff, Brian Ellingford, Kara Sawyer, 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 Ray Christensen Welcome Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance 6:05 pm Ray 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 - January 22, 2026 Minutes approval - December 4, 2025 Items of Business for Consent Agenda SLT Election Clarification Policy Manual October 2025 RED LINE VERSION Board Election Bylaws & Policy Manual 01-100 Grammar & Punctuation changes Discuss Approve/Vote 6:10 pm Ray Discussion and action item review -Action item review, report, and follow-up - 1% Discuss Adjust as needed 6:13 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 Jonathan Jensen at rchristensen@mynwa.us. He will share your comments during this time. 6:20 pm Ray Board Interviews (Move to closed session after interview) Katie Todd Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 6:35 pm Board Officer Election/ Board Member Election Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 6:50 pm Ray Items removed from Consent Agenda to Regular Agenda -(if any) Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 7:00 pm Angie Rasmussen Director Report - Enrollment - Update staff - Update on the school - What can the board do to assist? Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 7:20 pm or sooner :) Ray 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 - Feb 26, 2026 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

January 20, 2026 10:43 AM

Notice Last Edited On

January 20, 2026 10:43 AM

Deadline Date

January 21, 2026 06:00 PM

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