The following policies and documents govern the operation of LEAD Charter School and are available to the public:

LEAD Charter School issues Requests for Proposals for goods and services in accordance with New Jersey procurement requirements. Active RFPs are listed below. All submissions must follow the instructions provided in each notice.

Active RFPs

Vended Meals (2026–2029)
LEAD Charter School is seeking proposals for vended meal delivery and receipt for the 2026–2029 school years. The selected vendor must comply with USDA meal patterns and regulations as well as New Jersey Department of Agriculture guidelines.

To request specifications, contact Business Administrator Brian Falkowski at bids@sboffice.com.

Sealed proposals must be clearly marked "Commercial Vended Meals Proposal – LEAD Charter School" and submitted no later than Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:40 AM to:

158 South Main Street
Hightstown, New Jersey 08520

LEAD Charter School reserves the right to accept, reject, or select the proposal deemed most advantageous to the SFA.

In accordance with New Jersey's School Lead Testing Law (N.J.S.A. 26:2-2006 et seq.), LEAD Charter School conducts regular testing of drinking water outlets at both campuses. Results are made available to the public below.

LEAD Charter School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator
Sarah Elbery
selbery@oyn-nj.org
862-772-1724

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and eligible students (those over 18 years of age) certain rights with respect to education records. These rights include:

• The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of a request.
• The right to request the amendment of education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with FERPA requirements.

For further information, contact the school's main office or visit the U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office.

LEAD Charter School is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment free from harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) in accordance with New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.

HIB Coordinator: Darrell Price
Phone: 862-772-1724
Email: dprice@leadcharterschool.org

LEAD Charter School is a free, public charter school operated as a program of the Newark Opportunity Youth Network. The school is open to all eligible students on a space-available basis. When applications exceed available seats, a lottery is conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:11.

Applications are accepted on a year-round rolling basis.

LEAD Charter School's course catalog outlines the full range of academic and enrichment courses available to students, reflecting our commitment to personalized, strengths-based learning.