About us!

In our interconnected, diverse and rapidly changing world, students must critically, effectively,

and responsibly use information, appreciating diverse peoples, languages and cultures.

Novastar Academy is uniquely positioned to enhance young people’s ability to understand their

place in the community and the world, improve their ability to make judgments and take action,

and become active and thriving global citizens.

Novastar Academy is a proposed charter school with the vision of creating a new generation

learning experience to support the unique needs and goals of each student using a

personalized, mastery-based instructional model in a blended environment. Novastar’s school

design includes world standards of excellence (knowledge), inclusive global competence (skills),

and a nurtured community of learners (values, attitudes), The four elements of the KED Global

Network ( http : / / www.kunskapsskolan.com / ) personalized learning model are incorporated into

Novastar s systems of curriculum, pedagogy and organization of learning.

A unique curriculum framework, processes and pedagogy offer a differentiating perspective on

the educational process by focusing on both Colorado and international academic standards,

integrating Career and Technical Education learning pathways, and incorporating

interdisciplinary projects using culturally relevant curriculum in Science, Technology,

Engineering, Arts, Math curriculum within the Personalized Learning Path customized for every

student. Student Mentorship Paths is a unique Novastar systems designed to facilitate the

development of self-regulated learners.

In our program, every student develops a digital portfolio to include extended evidence of

demonstrated competencies in academic standards, skills, technical certificates, and

endorsements validated through IMS Global Consortium ( http : / / www.imsglobal.org / ) Our

students co-create their personalized graduation pathways to include : future career plans

development, academic credits, technical training certificates, demonstrated competencies

showcased in e-portfolio, matched to their focus of study.

Position and Expectations :

The Board Director will support the work of Novastar Academy and provide mission-based

leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations will be led by the school’s

administrative team, the board - school administration relationship is a partnership within the

outlined board polices and procedures.

Roles :

• Governance - oversight of operations, including financial accountability
• Support - fundraising, public relations and providing individual expertise
• Planning - mission and vision statements and strategic planning
• Advocacy - strategic thinking, action and public policy

Responsibilities :

• Govern : the board evaluates itself and the organization, ensures financial and program accountability and transparency, sets meeting agendas, creates necessary committees, keeps minutes, and recruits effective member
• Plan : creates the mission and vision, sets goals and objectives, develops a strategic plan and fashions organizational procedures
• Oversee resources : the board ensures sufficient funds are raised and spent appropriately
• Manage : hires and, if necessary, fires the directors, evaluates program’s performance
• Comply : insurance, file required papers and act as a trustee, creates and bides by the bylaws

Expectations :

• To adhere to the Organization’s standards of business conduct and ethics including but not limited to its policies on conflicts of interest and its organizational by-laws
• To attend Board meetings and applicable committee and subcommittee meetings annually
• To serve as an advocate for Novastar Academy in efforts to obtain significant financial support from other possible funding sources
• To stay informed about Novastar Academy’s vision and operations, including review of all minutes of Board and committee meetings, financial statements and all other materials distributed to Board and committee members
• To actively participate in, and take responsibility for, making decisions on organizational and policy issues and other matters appropriate for decision by the Board
• To communicate effectively and in a timely fashion with members of the board and school’s staff
• To act in the best interests of Novastar Academy in accordance with the fiduciary standards of care and loyalty to which the Board is subject under state and federal law
• To assist Novastar Academy in the identification and recruitment of engaged and committed
• Board member candidates and school’s administrative staff.

Flexible work from home options available.

Last updated : 2024-04-30