New Heights Academy Charter School
Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Location
1818 Amsterdam Avenue (Conference Room)
New York, NY 10031
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| 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 | |||
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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. |
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| 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 | |
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The chart reflects current staffing structures, reporting lines, and leadership roles to ensure clarity and alignment across the organization. |
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| IV. | NHACS Handbook Updates | 7:15 PM | |||
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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.
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| 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 | |
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Review and vote on the summary of policy updates and new policies as presented |
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| V. | Safety Plan | 7:25 PM | |||
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Review and vote on the summary of policy updates and new policies as presented. |
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| A. | Safety Plan Summary of Changes | Vote | Li'Esha Garcia | 5 m | |
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These updates reflect compliance with state/federal law, school operations, and alignment with current workplace practices. |
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| VI. | School Update | ||||
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| VII. | Closing Items | 7:30 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Angel Vasquez | 3 m | |