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Board approves renewal of Niagara Charter School's charter after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing in which a representative from Niagara Charter School described its 20‑year relationship with the district and enrollment pattern, the Board approved renewal of the school's charter by voice vote.
The Niagara‑Wheatfield Central School District Board of Education approved renewal of Niagara Charter School's charter following a required public hearing and a motion by the board.
During the hearing a representative of Niagara Charter School told the board, "For 20 years, Niagara Charter School has resided within the Niagara Wheat Field District. Today, we serve approximately a dozen Niagara Wheat Field students alongside many from other communities. Our largest population is coming from Niagara Falls." The speaker said the charter school and district have maintained "cordial and collaborative" relations and coordinate on special education and student transitions.
The board chair opened the hearing and invited public comment; the only speaker recorded for the hearing was the charter school representative. Later in the meeting the board called for a motion to approve the charter renewal. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote; the chair announced, "Motion carries." The transcript does not record individual roll‑call tallies.
The board did not elaborate on changes to the charter in the public hearing record. The charter representative emphasized continued partnership with the district on special education services and professional development for staff.
The approval follows the district's routine charter renewal process and public‑hearing requirement; the transcript shows the board placed the renewal vote after public comment and consensus agenda items.
