Northwood Academy Charter School
Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 18, 2021 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.
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.
Zoom Link to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86478354906
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.
Zoom Link to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86478354906
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 081821.001: Approval of Agenda | Vote | Jacqueline Williams | 1 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the August 18, 2021 Agenda.
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| E. | Resolution 081821.002: Approval July 28, 2021 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 July 28, 2021 meeting of the Northwood Academy Charter School Board of Trustees.
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| F. | Community Comment | Jacqueline Williams | 30 m | ||
| II. | Finance | 6:09 PM | |||
| A. | Resolution 081821.003: Approval of Financials | Vote | Tom Taylor | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the June and July 2021 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. | Discussion | 6:14 PM | |||
| A. | Board Retreat | Discuss | Jacqueline Williams | 5 m | |
| B. | Board of Trustees Award | Discuss | Jacqueline Williams | 5 m | |
| IV. | Committee Reports | 6:24 PM | |||
| A. | Academic Excellence Committee | Discuss | Katrina Maddox | 3 m | |
| B. | CEO Support and Evaluation Committee | Discuss | Jacqueline Williams | 3 m | |
| C. | Finance Committee | Discuss | Jim Marshall | 3 m | |
| D. | Governance Committee | Discuss | Tara Caldwell | 3 m | |
| E. | Human Resource Committee (Ad Hoc) | Discuss | Jacqueline Williams | 3 m | |
| F. | Strategic Planning Committee (Ad Hoc) | Discuss | Amy Hollister | 3 m | |
| V. | Staff Reports | 6:42 PM | |||
| A. | CEO | Discuss | Amy Hollister | 3 m | |
| B. | Principal | Vote | Cindy Carey | 3 m | |
| C. | Operations | Discuss | Kristie Dugan | 3 m | |
| D. | Special Education & Student Support | Discuss | Kate Crossett | 3 m | |
| E. | Human Resources | Discuss | Tracee Hunt | 3 m | |
| VI. | New Business | 6:57 PM | |||
| A. | Resolution 081821.004: 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 081821.005:NACS Employee Handbook | Vote | Tracee Hunt | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the following employee handbook as presented.
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| C. | Resolution 081821.006: 2021-2022 NACS Student/Parent Handbook | Vote | Cindy Carey | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the 2021-2022 Student/Parent Handbook, as presented.
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| D. | Resolution 081821.007:Sunshine Policy Bylaw Update | Vote | Tara Caldwell | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Sunshine Policy Bylaw Update as presented.
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| E. | Resolution 081821.008:Student Chromebook Cases | Vote | Kristie Dugan | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the purchase of student chrome book cases, at a total cost not to exceed $25,000.
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| F. | Resolution 081821.009: Confidential Settlement Agreement | Vote | Kate Crossett | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School ratifies the Confidential Settlement Agreement In Re: Student Ka_M , as presented.
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| G. | Resolution 081821.010: Confidential Settlement Agreement | Vote | 5 m | ||
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School ratifies the Confidential Settlement Agreement In Re: Student Je_S, as presented.
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| VII. | EXECUTIVE SESSION | 7:32 PM | |||
| A. | Legal | Discuss | Kate Crossett | 10 m | |
| VIII. | Closing Items | 7:42 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Jacqueline Williams | 1 m | |