The purpose of the Charter Governance Council is to govern the Nevada City School of the Arts in accordance with its school charter. In turn, the school charter conforms to all provisions and requirements of California State charter school law. NCSA utilizes the “Policy Governance” model to manage the school.
“Policy Governance®, an integrated board leadership paradigm created by Dr. John Carver, is a groundbreaking model of governance designed to empower boards of directors to fulfill their obligation of accountability for the organizations they govern. As a generic system, it is applicable to the governing body of any enterprise. The model enables the board to focus on the larger issues, to delegate with clarity, to control management’s job without meddling, to rigorously evaluate the accomplishment of the organization; to truly lead its organization.”
Nevada City School of the Arts End Policies
Nevada City School of the Arts exists so that students, families, staff, and the greater community have:
• an arts-based choice for elementary education.
• an educational institution that facilitates academic, artistic, and social-emotional achievement.
• a collaborator and contributor to the greater community.
• safe, respectful, and equitable conditions for learning and working.
Bylaws
Ends Policy
Policy Register
CGC Calendar for 2026/27
Meeting times are: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise stated, and are held in the Building 9 Conference room.
NCSA Council Application Packet
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The CGC consists of a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 9 members, all nominated by the CGC.
Board Members
Board President – Jon Lefebre (5th) – boardchair@ncsota.org, jlefebre.cgc@ncsota.org
Vice President – Joie King (3nd, 5th, 6th) – jking.cgc@ncsota.org
Treasurer – Meshawn Simmons (8th) – msimmons.cgc@ncsota.org
Secretary – Andrew Todd (5th) – atodd.cgc@ncsota.org
Marina Gage – (2nd) – mgage.cgc@ncsota.org
Sam Holmes – (K) – sholmes.cgc@ncsota.org
Heidi Meredith – (8th, 5th) – hmeredith.cgc@ncsota.org
Brian Allen – (6th, K) – ballen.cgc@ncsota.org
Joy Marria – (6th) – jmarria.cgc@ncsota.org
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our CGC Board Chairman at boardchair@ncsota.org
Governance Council Agendas 2026-27
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Thursday, December 12, 2026
- Thursday, January 28, 2026
- Thursday, February 25, 2027
- Thursday, March 25, 2027
- Thursday, April 29, 2027
- Thursday, May 26, 2027 Regular Meeting
- Thursday, May 26, 2027 LCAP Public Meeting
- Thursday, June 17, 2027
Nomination and Recruitment Committee Meetings 2025-26
Thursday, September 18, 2025Thursday, October 2, 2025Thursday, November 6, 2025Thursday, December 11, 2025Thursday, January 22, 2026Thursday, February 19, 2026Thursday, March 19, 2026Thursday, April 23, 2026Thursday, May 26, 2026
Nevada County Charter Service Authority Agendas