Board of Trustees
Current Trustees:
Richard Hernandez, Board Chair
Brian Nevel, Treasurer
Allison Bowman
Peter Hantes
Everett Johnson
Traci Wright
Justin Jennings
Non-Voting Members:
Kaysi Charrington, GOLCS High School Class of 2026
Gifted & Talented Education:
Individuals may file a complaint for noncompliance regarding the Gifted & Talend Education Act by contact info@greatoakslegacy.org.
Board Meeting Materials
Board agenda and minutes can be accessed here.
Board Meeting Dates & Times
NEXT BOARD MEETING:
July 23, 2026 @ 6 PM
The location for the meeting is 17-19 Crawford St., Newark, New Jersey.
The Board of Education of the Great Oaks Legacy Charter School of Newark will hold the following regular meetings during the 2026-27 school year, at which action may be taken. All meetings will start at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted, and be held at a Great Oaks Legacy Charter School campus:
- July 23, 2026 (17-19 Crawford St.)
- August 20, 2026 (240 14th Avenue) (Retreat: 4:00 PM. Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM)
- September 17, 2026 (909 Broad St.)
- October 22, 2026 (909 Broad St.)
- November 19, 2026 (17-19 Crawford St.)
- December 17, 2026 (24 Maiden Lane)
- January 21, 2027 (308 S. 9th Street)
- February 18, 2027 (823 South 16th St.)
- March 18, 2027 (240 14th Avenue)
- April 29, 2027 (909 Broad St.)
- May 27 2027 (24 Maiden Lane)
- June 15, 2027 (17-19 Crawford St.)
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975c. 231, a retreat of the Board of Education of the Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00pm at Heights Middle School located at 240 14th Avenue. To the extent known, the agenda will include goals for 2026-2027. The Board of Education will meet in executive session if necessary. No formal action will be taken.