Noah Webster Academy Governing Board Meeting - Revision 1
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General Information
- Government Type
- Charter School
- Entity
- Noah Webster Academy
- Public Body
- NWA Governing Board
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Noah Webster Academy Governing Board Meeting
- Notice Tags
- Board Meeting
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice, Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- July 31, 2025 06:00 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- July 31, 2025 07:30 PM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 07/30/25 06:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- Board Meeting Agenda July 31, 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 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 Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance 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 - June 31, 2025 Minutes approval - June 5, 2025 Items of Business for Consent Agenda 03-111 AI Policy Bylaws 2.01 C - Board member missing meetings policy 03-102 Attendance and truancy policy amendments 03-103 Toilet training Requirement - All scholars enrolled at NWA rather than only entering kindergarteners 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 Agenda Format Update, Committee Reports/Preparation Agenda format, Consent Agenda, Director Report, Committee Reports, Enrollment Report, Financial Report, Board preparation and pro-activeness. 6:55 pm Jon Jim Meyer Liz Churchill Committee Updates - Specific Items from Committees MARKETING: 20th Anniversary Update Governance: 03-104 Pronoun policy Discuss Approve/Vote as needed Committees: Academic Excellence - Nana Sono Koree Finance - Scott Allen Building - Jon Jensen Audit - Jon Jensen Fundraising/Capital BE Governance - Liz Churchill School Land Trust - Angie Marketing -Jim Meyer PO - Lupe Rohner 7:30 pm Jon Proposed Board Goals 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. Discuss Approve/Vote as needed 8:00 pm Jon 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 8:10 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 - August 28, 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
- Other Information
- Room 501
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
-
205 E 400 S
Orem, UT 84058
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- Brandy Barnett
- Contact Email
- bbarnett@mynwa.us
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- July 30, 2025 04:11 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- July 30, 2025 04:26 PM
- Deadline Date
- July 30, 2025 06:00 PM