Sponsor & charter contract
NOCA's community school contract is held with its sponsor, the Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS). The current contract is available below.
Compliance & public records
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is an Ohio community school (public charter) operating under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3314. Our governance documents, financial records, and required notices are published here. Questions, public-records requests, and requests for documents not yet linked may be directed to info@nocacademy.org or (567) 420-6180.
Records
NOCA's community school contract is held with its sponsor, the Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS). The current contract is available below.
Our most recent annual report is available below. Prior-year reports are retained on file and available upon request.
State-reported academic performance and demographic data for NOCA is published by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.
NOCA's Board of Trustees meets monthly during the school year. Meetings are open to the public. The current trustees, meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes all live on the Board page.
Required notices
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, disability, or religion to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. NOCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, disability, or religion in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other school-administered programs.
Inquiries under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex discrimination) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the school's designated coordinator:
Mr. Brooks Elson ·
Director of Special Education
sped@nocacademy.org ·
(567) 420-6180
NOCA maintains a written anti-harassment, anti-intimidation, and anti-bullying policy, in accordance with ORC 3313.666. The policy is published in the student and family handbook; the full policy is available on request.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents and eligible students have the right to inspect, review, and request amendments to the student's education records. Requests should be directed to the school office.
NOCA locates, identifies, and evaluates all students with disabilities residing within its service area who are in need of special education and related services, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Ohio Operating Standards.
In accordance with ORC 3323.25, NOCA screens students for characteristics of dyslexia using a state-approved screening tool and supports identified students with appropriate intervention.
NOCA participates in Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee (ORC 3313.608). Reading diagnostics are administered annually in grades K–3; results and intervention plans are shared with families.
As a school participating in federal nutrition programs, NOCA maintains a wellness policy addressing nutrition, physical activity, and health education. The policy is reviewed periodically and available on request.
In accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), a management plan for the school's facilities is maintained in the front office and available for inspection during normal business hours.
Public records requests
Under the Ohio Public Records Act (ORC 149.43), NOCA promptly provides public records to any person for inspection during regular business hours, and will make copies available at cost. Requests need not be in writing and need not state a reason, though a written request helps us respond accurately. Certain records (student records, personnel records, and records protected by federal or state law) are not public.
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