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.

Approval of the agenda for the 12/17/2025 Board Meeting.

There is no Community Comment for the 12/17/25 meeting.

Approval of the minutes from the October 15, 2025 Board Meeting along with the correction of the resolution numbers.

2025.1010 to be 2025.1014

2025.1013 KPIs to be 2025.1015

2022.1004 to 1025.1004

The Board Chair recognizes the resignations of Vice Chair, Dr. Amanda Hill-Hennie from the Board, effective November 11, 2025 and member Cortez Patton, effective December 1, 2025.

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

Presented by Dr. Steven Yanni, CEO.

Presented by Nancy Daly, CAO/Principal.

Presented by Frank Vaill, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services.

Presented by Chris Jones, Director of Operations.

Presented by Frank Ayata, Director of School Business Operations.

Presented by Tracee Hunt of Total HR.

to approve the additional cost of the HVAC repair work completed on the K-1 wing in the amount of $7294 bringing the total cost to $33,534.

to approve the adjusted amount of the elevator repair quote, with a projected additional cost of $27,000. The original quote was for 85,000, bringing the total to $112,000.

to approve the repair of the cracked pipes throughout the building and the installation of a sink in the Science Room, with a highest projected cost of $19,608.08. This work to be completed over the winter break.

to approve the cost of the exterior gate key fobs and infrastructure, through the current service provider Omega, with a projected cost of $20,500.

to approve the addition of a Special ED Teacher to meet the growing demands of the current Special ED population and maintain legal compliance of case management.

to approve the revised 25-26 SY Budget to reflect the 14% per pupil allotment.

to approve the amendment of the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes to reflect the projected cost for each resolution:

Resolution 2025.70 Projected cost $14,500

Resolution 2025.71 Projected cost $15,335

Resolution 2025.73 Projected cost $132,249.48

Resolution 2025.813 Projected cost $61,875

Resolution 2025.814 Projected cost $11,271

Resolution 2025.815 Projected cost $157,550

for the amendment of the October 16, 2024 minutes to reflect the reason for Executive Session as stated in the agenda, to discuss Special Education legal cases.

to approve the Finance Report and Disbursements.

to approve the Bill.com integration into QuickBooks to streamline the Account Payable Process. The monthly fee is approximately $200.

to approve moving forward with a Visa/Mastercard Credit Card application and Closing Amex account.

to approve the NACS Board Development Proposal with Total HR in the amount of $19,800.

to approve the cost of 3 Leadership Team members to attend Leadership Development Training with Total HR in the amount of $8,700.

to approve the costs incurred for the RTK and OIG by Total HR not the exceed $8,000.

to approve the costs incurred for the RTK and OIG by Legal not the exceed $16,000.

to approve the removal of Parent Trustee Michell Pinkney as her children no longer attend Northwood and she has not attended a meeting since October 2024 by a roll call vote.  

to approve and accept tht Restated Board By-Laws by roll call.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby authorizes its Director of Business Operations to make all appropriate applications under Pennsylvania law for the approval and reimbursement of a charter school lease for the 2024-2025 school year. 

to approve the NACS 600 Series Finance Policies. All have been reviewed by legal counsel. 

to approve the expenses for the phase out plan of YPTC. The costs is not to exceed $16,300.

to approve the purchases for the Wellness Fair not to exceed $4000.

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

1. L.L 

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

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

to discuss the review of the first reading of the 100, 200 & 800 Series Policies. All will be reviewed by legal counsel prior to Board vote of acceptance. 

vote to adjourn the meeting.