Northwood Academy Charter School

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 15, 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

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  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
   
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 091521.001: Approval of Agenda Vote Jacqueline Williams 1 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the September 15, 2021 Agenda.
 
  E. Resolution 091521.002: Approval August 18, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jacqueline Williams 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Minutes of the August 18, 2021 meeting of the Northwood Academy Charter School Board of Trustees.
 
     
  F. Community Comment   Jacqueline Williams 30 m
II. Finance 6:09 PM
  A. Resolution 091521.003: Approval of Financials Vote Tom Taylor 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the August 2021 Financial Report and all supporting documents submitted by the Business Manager, which shall be incorporated in the record of this meeting.
 
III. Discussion 6:14 PM
  A. Board Retreat Discuss Jacqueline Williams 5 m
  B. Board of Trustees Award Update 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 091521.004: Personnel (Key Performance Indicator) Vote Tracee Hunt 5 m
   
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).
 
  B. Resolution 091521.005: Personal Care Nurse Supports Vote Tracee Hunt 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the position of Personal Care Nurse Support for those students who require additional services. The amount should  not to exceed $70,000 for the months of October 2021 to June 2022.
 
  C. Resolution 091521.006 Resignation of Board Treasurer Vote 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby accepts the resignation of Jim Marshall as board treasurer effective September 15, 2021
 
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:12 PM
  A. Legal Discuss Kate Crossett 10 m
VIII. Closing Items 7:22 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jacqueline Williams 1 m