The LEAD Charter School Board of Trustees meets regularly in open session in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.). All meetings are open to the public.

The following policies and documents govern the operation of LEAD Charter School and are available to the public:

Charter schools are required to submit annual reports to the New Jersey Department of Education. These reports include student performance data, financial information, and governance details.

In accordance with New Jersey's School Lead Testing Law (N.J.S.A. 26:2-2006 et seq.), LEAD Charter School conducts regular testing of drinking water outlets at both campuses. Results are made available to the public below.

LEAD Charter School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator
[Name]
[Address]
[Phone]  |  [Email]

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and eligible students (those over 18 years of age) certain rights with respect to education records. These rights include:

• The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of a request.
• The right to request the amendment of education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with FERPA requirements.

For further information, contact the school's main office or visit the U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office.

LEAD Charter School is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment free from harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) in accordance with New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.

HIB Coordinator: Darrell Price
Phone: 862-772-1724
Email: dprice@leadcharterschool.org

LEAD Charter School is a free, public charter school operated as a program of the Newark Opportunity Youth Network. The school is open to all eligible students on a space-available basis. When applications exceed available seats, a lottery is conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:11.

Application Period: [Dates]
Lottery Date: [Date]
Notification: [Timeline]

LEAD Charter School's course catalog outlines the full range of academic and enrichment courses available to students, reflecting our commitment to personalized, strengths-based learning.

Sample schedules give prospective students and families a sense of a typical day at LEAD, illustrating how academic, advisory, and enrichment time are structured across the week.