Northwood Academy Charter School

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM EST

Location

Northwood Academy Charter School (Remote Meeting)
This is a public special 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/88652141282

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Katrina Maddox 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Tara Caldwell 1 m
  C. Chairperson's Disclosure: Executive Session   Katrina Maddox 1 m
   
The Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy met in Executive Session on the following days:
  • October 26, 2021 - To discuss personnel matters.
  • November 4, 2021 - To discuss personnel matters.
  • November 8, 2021 - To receive and discuss additional information related to a privileged and confidential personnel matter.
 
  D. Resolution 111521.001: Approval of Agenda Vote Katrina Maddox 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the November 15, 2021 Agenda.
 
  E. Resolution 111521.002: Approval of Minutes October 20, 2021 Annual Board Meeting Approve Minutes Katrina Maddox 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Minutes of the October 20, 2021 Annual Meeting of the Northwood Academy Charter School Board of Trustees.
 
     
  F. Resolution 111521.003: Approval of Minutes October 20, 2021 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Katrina Maddox 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting of the Northwood Academy Charter School Board of Trustees.
 
     
  G. Community Comment Discuss Katrina Maddox 5 m
II. New Business 5:53 PM
  A. Resolution 111521.004: Resignation of CEO Vote Katrina Maddox 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby accepts the resignation of Amy Hollister, CEO effective November 5, 2021. 
 
  B. Resolution 111521.005: Appointment of Interim CEO Vote Katrina Maddox 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the appointment of Kristie Dugan, as Interim CEO effective November 8, 2021;

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board President, or designee is hereby authorized to negotiate the terms, conditions and financial considerations in consultation with the Business Controller.
 
  C. Resolution 111521.006: Resignation of Board President Vote Katrina Maddox 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby accepts the resignation of Jacqueline Williams as Board President & Member, effective November 10, 2021.
 
  D. Resolution 111521.007: Appointment of Board President Vote Katrina Maddox 5 m
   
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby appoints Dr. Paul Kleschick as Board President in accordance with the by-laws to be effective November 15, 2021 and ending September 16, 2022.
 
III. Executive Session 6:13 PM
  A. Legal Discuss Katrina Maddox 10 m
  B. Personnel Matter Discuss Katrina Maddox 10 m
IV. Closing Items 6:33 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Katrina Maddox 1 m