New Heights Academy Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

Published on February 18, 2026 at 12:33 PM EST

Date and Time

Thursday August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT

Location

1818 Amsterdam Avenue (Conference Room)

New York, NY 10031

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Angel Vasquez 2 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Angel Vasquez 3 m
    Approve minutes for Board of Trustees Meeting on June 26, 2025  
II. Distraction-Free School Policy 7:07 PM
 

In alignment with New York State Education Law §2803 and Governor Hochul’s Distraction-Free Schools initiative, this policy prohibits the use of internet-enabled devices, including cell phones, by students during the school day on school grounds.

 
  A. Distraction-Free School Policy Vote Karen Valbrun 5 m
III. NHACS Organization Chart SY2526 7:12 PM
  A. NHACS Organization Chart SY2526 Vote Li'Esha Garcia 3 m
   

The chart reflects current staffing structures, reporting lines, and leadership roles to ensure clarity and alignment across the organization.

 
IV. NHACS Handbook Updates 7:15 PM
 

Review and vote on the summary of policy updates and new policies as presented.  These updates reflect compliance with state/federal law, school operations, and alignment with current workplace practices.

 

 
  A. Employee Handbook Summary of Changes Vote Li'Esha Garcia 5 m
  B. Student Family Handbook Summary of Changes Vote Li'Esha Garcia 5 m
   

Review and vote on the summary of policy updates and new policies as presented
 

 
V. Safety Plan 7:25 PM
 

Review and vote on the summary of policy updates and new policies as presented.

 
  A. Safety Plan Summary of Changes Vote Li'Esha Garcia 5 m
   

These updates reflect compliance with state/federal law, school operations, and alignment with current workplace practices.

 
VI. School Update
 
  • Executive Director 
  • CFOO
  • MS & HS Principals
  • Teacher Liaison  
 
VII. Closing Items 7:30 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Angel Vasquez 3 m