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Novus SMART Academy (K-8)

Academic Excellence Committee Work Session

Published on October 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM CDT

Date and Time

Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM CDT

Location

Victual Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83994904577?pwd=0SbaCPjdp2WM0ngEvIEL9dK9ekslTk.1&jst=2 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Patricia Pryor 1 m
   
  • Dexter Peterson, Committee Chair
  • Patricia Pryor, Committee Member
  • LaTarsha White, Committee Member
  • Other Participants
    • Charles Frazier, Board Chair
    • Jeremy Sager, Founder & Executive Director
  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Dexter Peterson 2 m
   

Mission Statement 

Novus SMART Academy (K-8) provides scholars with an extraordinary learning experience, where college and career begin in Kindergarten.

 

Vision Statement

Novus SMART Academy (K-8) produces global achievers through high-quality academic instruction and character development, with a relentless drive for success in life. 

 

Work Session Agenda

To ensure the academic model is fully defined, measurable, and executable for a successful school launch, and to prepare the Board for effective academic oversight.

  
  C. Approval of Minutes Vote Dexter Peterson 1 m
   

September 2026 Academic Excellence Committee Work Session: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dg9eGo4hxNkmhCj0fV2Z9yNcrIK1hkGwgQYuuu3LoXI/edit?usp=sharing 

  
  D. Approval of Work Session Agenda Vote Dexter Peterson 1 m
II. Cariina Updates 6:35 PM
  A. Review Platform Updates FYI Jeremy Sager 10 m
III. School Leadership Updates 6:45 PM
  A. Review Candidate Profiles Discuss Jeremy Sager 10 m
IV. Enrollment Updates 6:55 PM
  A. Virtual Information Sessions Discuss Jeremy Sager 5 m
   
 
  B. Family Recruitment & Enrollment Annual Plan Draft Discuss Jeremy Sager 20 m
   

Novus SMART Academy Family Recruitment & Enrollment Annual Plan Draft: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UIZwpuUkCEzozYJj4UUUAGTB_PDJYE3P/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100125807326940712326&rtpof=true&sd=true 

  
  C. Year 1 Goals: 168 Scholars Jeremy Sager 10 m
   
  • October 2026-December 2026: Application Launched
  • March 31, 2027: 50% of Budgeted Enrollment
  • April 30, 2027: 65% of Budgeted Enrollment
  • May 31, 2027: 80% of Budgeted Enrollment
  • Count Day (TBD): 95% or More of Budgeted Enrollment
  
V. Other Business 7:30 PM
  A. Kinder Success Discuss Dexter Peterson 5 m
VI. Closing Items 7:35 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote