Northwood Academy Charter School
Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM EDT
Location
Northwood Academy Charter School (Remote Meeting)
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.
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 will adjust the way in which it holds its meetings. The meetings will be accessible to the public via Zoom and recorded.
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.
Because this is a rapidly evolving situation, the Board of Trustees may have to change the format of the meeting to comply with the latest public health guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be notified of any changes to the meeting.
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 will adjust the way in which it holds its meetings. The meetings will be accessible to the public via Zoom and recorded.
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.
Because this is a rapidly evolving situation, the Board of Trustees may have to change the format of the meeting to comply with the latest public health guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be notified of any changes to the meeting.
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 5:30 PM | |||
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Opening Items
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| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Jacqueline Williams | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance and Guests | Kristie Dugan | 1 m | ||
| C. | Reading of Mission Statement | Jacqueline Williams | 1 m | ||
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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.
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| D. | Resolution 081920.001: Approval of Agenda | Vote | Jacqueline Williams | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the August 19, 2020 Agenda.
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| E. | Resolution 081920.002: Installation of Tara Caldwell, Parent Trustee | Vote | Jacqueline Williams | 1 m | |
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RESOLVED, that Tara Caldwell is hereby installed as a Parent Trustee of Northwood Academy Charter School in accordance with the bylaws thereof; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Tara Caldwell shall be administered the Oath of Office by Board President.
Oath of Office: " I _________________, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the constitution of this Commonwealth, and the policies of Northwood Academy Charter School. During my term, I will faithfully and impartially discharge the responsibilities of my office to the best of my ability."
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| F. | Resolution 081920.003: Approval of August 12, 2020 Emergency Board Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Jacqueline Williams | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Minutes of the August 12, 2020 emergency meeting of the Northwood Academy Charter School Board of Trustees.
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| G. | Community Comment | 5 m | |||
| II. | Finance | 5:49 PM | |||
| A. | Resolution 081920.004: Approval of Financials | Vote | Tony Reprice | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Financial Report and all supporting documents submitted by the Business Manager, which shall be incorporated in the record of this meeting.
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| III. | Committee Reports | 5:54 PM | |||
| A. | CEO Support and Evaluation | Discuss | Paul Kleschick | 3 m | |
| B. | Finance Committee | Discuss | Jim Marshall | 3 m | |
| C. | Governance Committee | Discuss | Michael Bly | 3 m | |
| D. | Human Resource Committee | Discuss | Jacqueline Williams | 3 m | |
| E. | Recruitment Committee | Discuss | Devon Madison | 3 m | |
| F. | Strategic Planning Committee | Discuss | Amy Hollister | 3 m | |
| G. | Student Achievement Committee | Discuss | Katrina Maddox | 3 m | |
| IV. | Staff Reports | 6:15 PM | |||
| A. | CEO | Discuss | Amy Hollister | 3 m | |
| B. | Principal | Discuss | Cindy Carey | 3 m | |
| C. | Operations | Discuss | Kristie Dugan | 3 m | |
| D. | Special Education & Student Supports | Discuss | Cindy Carey | 3 m | |
| E. | Community Coordinator | Discuss | Cindy Carey | 3 m | |
| F. | Human Resources | Discuss | Tracee Hunt | 3 m | |
| V. | New Business | 6:33 PM | |||
| A. | Resolution 081920.005: Personnel (Key Performance Indicator) | Vote | Tracee Hunt | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby accepts the personnel changes, modifications and additions, as presented in the attached Key Performance Indicator (KPI).
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| B. | Resolution 081920.006: Health & Safety Plan 20-21SY | Vote | Amy Hollister | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby adopts and approves the 20-21SY Health & Safety Plan, as presented.
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| C. | Resolution 081920.006: Resignation of Valarie Jefferson, Trustee | Vote | Jacqueline Williams | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School honors Valarie Jefferson for her years of service;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Northwood Academy Charter School accepts the resignation of Valarie Jefferson from the Northwood Academy Board of Trustees effective August 19, 2020.
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| D. | Board of Trustees Presentation | Discuss | Jacqueline Williams | 10 m | |
| VI. | Closing Items | 6:58 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Jacqueline Williams | 1 m | |