Final

Northwood Academy Charter School

Board Meeting

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT

Location

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This is a public meeting of the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School that was properly advertised pursuant to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act. The public meeting schedule is posted at the school and on the website.

Members of the public are invited to participate by submitting written comments via email (board@northwoodcs.org). All written testimony should include the individual’s name, home address and topic. During the public comment section of the meeting, board members will read into the record short summaries of comments, grouped by topic, and will note the number of individuals submitting comments.

Please Note: In the interest of the health of our staff, board members and public and in alignment with public health guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board has adjusted the way in which it holds its meetings. The meetings will be accessible to the public via Zoom and recorded.

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Warren Young 2 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Warren Young 4 m
  C. Reading of Mission Statement   Warren Young 3 m
   

Northwood Academy Charter School is a comprehensive learning sanctuary that educates and supports the whole child. We achieve this by working as a highly qualified team, that delivers collective knowledge, creativity, and real-world learning experiences needed for students to become successful individuals.

  
  D. Resolution 2025.1000: Approval of Agenda Vote Warren Young 2 m
   

Approval of the agenda for the 10/15/2025 Board Meeting.

  
  E. Resolution 2025.1001: Approval of Previous Minutes Approve Minutes Warren Young 2 m
   

Approval of the minutes from the August 20, 2025 Board Meeting.

  
     
  F. Community Comment   Warren Young 20 m
   

There are four speakers for Community Comment for the 10/15/25 meeting.

1- Emily Parico, Kindergarten Teacher & Union Vice Chair

2- Kimberly Coughlin, 4th Grade Teacher & President of the Union at Northwood.

3- Ashley Carlson, ELL Teacher & Union Member

4- Kevin Donley, NACS School Psychologist

  
  G. Executive Session Discuss Warren Young 15 m
   

The Board will go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and open special education litigation matters. Documentation to be provided under separate confidential email.

  
II. Staff Reports 6:18 PM
  A. CEO Report Discuss Nancy Daly 5 m
   

Presented by Interim CEO Nancy Daly.

  
  B. CAO Report Discuss Nancy Daly 5 m
   

Presented by Nancy Daly, CAO.

  
  C. Special Education Report Discuss Frank Viall 5 m
   

Presented by Frank Vaill, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services.

  
  D. Operations Report Discuss Christopher Jones 5 m
   

Presented by Chris Jones, Director of Operations.

  
  E. Finance Report Vote Kristine Spraga and YPTC 5 m
   

Presented by YPTC, Interim Business Operations.

  
  F. Human Resources Report Discuss Tracee Hunt 5 m
   

Presented by Tracee Hunt of Total HR.

  
III. New Business 6:48 PM
  A. Resolution 2025.1010 Acknowledgement of Steven Yanni as CEO Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to acknowledge Steven Yanni as CEO and providing him signing authority on behalf of Northwood Academy effective October 6, 2025.

  
  B. Resolution 2025.900: Six Administrative Bonuses Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the six administrative bonuses.

  
  C. Resolution 2025.901: Two Assistant Principal Stipends Vote Warren Young 3 m
   

to approve two stipends for the Assistant Principals taking on extra duties.

  
  D. Resolution 2025.902: PT ELL Teacher for an Additional Days Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the ELL teacher for four days a week instead of the usual two days a week to support our ELL students through winter break. 

  
  E. Resolution 2025.1000: Adjustment of the CEO Salary Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the adjustment to the CEO salary.

  
  F. Resolution 2025.1001: Adjustment to the Assistant Principals Stipends Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the adjustment of the Assistant Principals stipends.

  
  G. Resolution 2025.1002: Adjustment of Total HR Search Fee Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the adjustment of the Total HR Search Fee.

  
  H. Resolution 2025.1003: Travel for DOO Chris Jones to attend a Conference Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the travel expense to a conference for DOO Chris Jones.

  
  I. Resolution 2025.1004: Interim Financial Support (YPTC) Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the expense of YPTC to provide interim Financial Support, not to exceed 20K.

  
  J. Resolution 2025.1005 : Agency Hall Monitors/Maintenance Staff Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the use of an agency for hall monitors/maintenance staff.

  
  K. Resolution 2025.1006 : Total HR’s Comp Market Study Proposal Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the contract for Total HR's Comp Market Study Proposal.

  
  L. Resolution 2025.1007: Lodging & Expenses for CAO to attend the PCPCS Conference Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the lodging and expenses for the CAO to attend the PCPCS Conference.

  
  M. Resolution 2025.1008: PAETEP by EDULINK - Teacher Evaluation Software Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the agreement and licensing cost for PAETEP by EDULINK. 

  
  N. Resolution 2025.1009: HVAC Repair of the Daikin VRV Compressor/Board Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the cost of the HVAC repair, not to exceed $26K.

  
  O. Resolution 2025.1010: Additional Support from YPTC Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the request for additional support from YPTC for Financial Business Services.

  
  P. Resolution 2025.1011: Inspiroz Contract Amendment Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to amend the current contract with Inspiroz through June 30, 2026.

  
  Q. Resolution 2025.1012: Settlement and Release Agreements Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

approve the ratification/approval the Settlement and Release Agreements in the following special education litigation mattes, as presented to the Board in executive session.

1. L.L.

  
  R. Resolution 2025.1013: NACS Surrogate Parent Policy Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

to approve the NACS Surrogate Parent Policy provided by Atty Jeff Stacey for the SPED Department.

  
  S. Resolution 2025.1013: Personnel (Key Performance Indicator) Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

accepts and ratifies the personnel changes, modifications and additions, as presented in the attached Key Performance Indicator (KPI).

  
  T. Discussion: Updated Elevator Repair Status Discuss Christopher Jones 5 m
   

to discuss the updated proposals for elevator repair.

  
  U. Discussion: RFP status for Facilities and Security. Discuss Nancy Daly and Chris Jones 5 m
   

to provide an update on the status and schedule of the RFP for Facilities and Security.

  
  V. Discussion: Content of the Dining RFP Discuss Nancy Daly and Chris Jones 5 m
   

to discuss the content and schedule of the dining RFP.

  
IV. Closing Items 8:36 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Warren Young 1 m
   

vote to adjourn the meeting.