North Star Academy Charter School

The meeting included presentations from graduating seniors, public comments addressing student support and school security, and an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The board reviewed and approved the personnel report, finance and facilities reports, including budget projections and capital projects, and several resolutions related to the FY22 auditor appointment, SBA for SY 22-23, travel maximums, the final budget for SY 22-23, capital projects, and the FY22 auditor. Administrative items approved included the 2022-2023 school year calendar, student and family handbook, employee handbook, employee leave policy, the preliminary 2021-2022 annual report, a security grant application, after-care services, janitorial services, transportation services, and several special education resolutions.

The meeting agenda includes presentations on middle school academics and a personnel report. Key discussion points cover the approval of the preliminary and revised budgets, salary revisions, and various financial resolutions. Administrative items include the revision of a food services contract, HIB report, payments to Bergen County Special Services and CHA Learning Centers, and resolutions for establishing autism classrooms and the autism program. Legal and real estate matters will be discussed in an executive session.

The meeting included an alumni presentation, a marketing update, and a review of personnel reports, including new and rehires. The Finance & Facilities Committee report covered several resolutions: approval of COI, CAP, the 24.25 final budget, the 2024 charter school single audit, the 2023-2024 annual fiscal questionnaire, a new bank account for the nutrition program, FY24 auditor appointment with fees, FY25 SBA appointment, FY25 maximum travel budget, and April and May financials. Administrative items included resolutions to approve the 2024-2025 employee handbook, address NSA NJESS Northeast, and award and execute contracts with various entities (Dr. Hanes and Associates, Therapy Source, Healthy Habitats, InSite Health, and ESS). The agenda also included a proposal for Herrera Designs, approval of 2024-2025 board meeting dates, a master service agreement with Uncommon Schools, appointment of Johnston Law Firm as legal counsel, a HIB report, public comment, and other business.

The meeting agenda includes opening remarks and board business, followed by an executive session to discuss legal matters and real estate. The agenda also covers 5th-12th grade math, an academic update, a personnel report including new hires, a finance and facilities committee report including financial approvals and resolutions regarding fund transfers, and administrative resolutions covering topics such as NJSIAA participation, anti-opioid policy, contracts, HIB reports, and grant applications. Public comment is scheduled, along with other business and closing remarks.

The meeting included presentations on the Science of Reading and college application data. Finance and facilities items were approved, including November and December financial reports and the acceptance of High Impact Tutoring Funds. Administrative resolutions were also approved, including a HIB report. Recommendations from the Student Hearing Committee were upheld. Public comment included a request for a parent committee to address school culture and climate.