Board Members & Information

Board Elections - Jan. 15th

There is one new board candidate on the slate for elections at the January 15th board meeting. See candidate information below:

Candidate: Lia Grant

Board Position: Community Representative
 
Bio: A responsible professional with 10+ years of operational experience leading a non-profit organization. I am passionate about creating safe and nurturing environments that foster growth and encourage ALL to become their best selves. I am dedicated to finding creative and efficient solutions that build capacity for service organizations to ensure the needs of underserved and under-resourced populations are met.
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities: Grant and Communications Writer, 2023-Present
  • Center for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors: Executive Director, 2017-2023
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Extension Associate - Program Director, 2009-2017
Candidate Statement: For the past 16 years, I have worked with non-profit organizations to address barriers and meet the needs of underserved populations.  I have a deep and relatable understanding of the many hats non-profit leaders must wear and the heavy load they carry.  As a board member, I will offer support in administrative responsibilities, contribute to the strategic efforts that help build organization capacity, and aid in any additional responsibilities that help carry the load.

Meeting Dates for 2024-2025 School Year (5:00pm)

  • September 11th, 2024
  • November 13th, 2024
  • January 15th, 2025
  • March 12th, 2025
  • June 4th, 2025

State of the School & Annual Public Meeting: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 6:00pm

New City School Board of Directors

The board at New City School meets quarterly, and meetings are open to the public. New City School parents, guardians, and staff choose the individuals who govern the operation of the school. The charge of the school board is to oversee all aspects of the school’s mission, goals, and operations. You can email the board at board@newcitycharterschool.org.

Parent Representative – Erin Green – Chair – erin.green@newcitycharterschool.org

Parent Representative – Amanda Halbersma – amanda.halbersma@newcitycharterschool.org

Community Representative – Claire Stumbras –claire.stumbras@newcitycharterschool.org

Community Representative – Vincent Esades – vincent.esades@newcitycharterschool.org

Teacher Representative – Abby Mandell – abby.mandell@newcitycharterschool.org

Teacher Representative – Michael Hickel – michael.hickel@newcitycharterschool.org

Executive Director – Jane Ojile – jane.ojile@newcitycharterschool.org

NCS BOARD DEVELOPMENT PLAN