Northwood Academy Charter School
Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM EST
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:
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/81874992838
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 | Paul Kleschick | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance and Guests | Kristie Dugan | 1 m | ||
| C. | Reading of Mission Statement | Paul Kleschick | 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 121521.001: Approval of Agenda | Vote | Paul Kleschick | 1 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the December 15, 2021 Agenda.
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| E. | Resolution 121521.002: Approval November 17, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Paul Kleschick | 1 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Minutes of the November 17, 2021 Meeting of the Northwood Academy Charter School Board of Trustees.
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| F. | Community Comment | Paul Kleschick | 1 m | ||
| II. | Finance | 5:36 PM | |||
| A. | Resolution 121521.003: 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 November 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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| B. | Resolution 121521.004: Annual Financial Audit (2020-2021) | Vote | Tom Taylor | 10 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the draft Annual Financial Audit for 2020-2021, as presented by Barbacane, Thornton & Company, LLC.
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| III. | Discussion | 5:51 PM | |||
| A. | Strategic Planning Committee | Discuss | Kristine Spraga | 10 m | |
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| IV. | Committee Reports | 6:01 PM | |||
| A. | Academic Excellence Committee | Discuss | Katrina Maddox | 3 m | |
| B. | CEO Support and Evaluation Committee | Discuss | Paul Kleschick | 3 m | |
| C. | Finance Committee | Discuss | Kristine Spraga | 3 m | |
| D. | Governance Committee | Discuss | Tara Caldwell | 3 m | |
| E. | Human Resource Committee (Ad Hoc) | Discuss | Paul Kleschick | 3 m | |
| F. | Strategic Planning Committee (Ad Hoc) | Discuss | Kristie Dugan | 3 m | |
| V. | Staff Reports | 6:19 PM | |||
| A. | Interim CEO | Discuss | Kristie Dugan | 3 m | |
| B. | Principal | Discuss | 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 | 6:34 PM | |||
| A. | Resolution 121521.005: Personnel (Key Performance Indicator) | Vote | Tracee Hunt | 1 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 121521.006: Annual Budget Process | Vote | Kristine Spraga | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby adopts the annual budget process, as presented.
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| C. | Resolution 121521.007:Fountas & Pinnell | Vote | Cindy Carey | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the purchase of Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Books and Online Data Management System, at a cost not to exceed $13,453.
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| D. | Resolution 121521.008: Student Safety Supports | Vote | Kate Crossett | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the hire of nine (9) Personal Care Assistants or Registered Behavior Technicians for student support, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.
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| E. | Resolution 121521.009: Occupational Therapy Services | Vote | Kate Crossett | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the increase of Occupational Therapy Services through June 2022, at a cost not to exceed $15,000.
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| F. | Resolution 121521.010: Snow Removal Contract (Lovin Contractors) | Vote | Kristie Dugan | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School approves the contract of Lovin Contractors to provide snow removal services in amount up to $10,000 and; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School must approve additional services in excess of $15,000 and; FURTHER RESOLVED, that Kristie Dugan, Interim Chief Executive Officer, is directed and authorized to execute any document and delegate any task necessary to affect this resolution; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the executed contract shall require the submission of appropriate insurance certifications and appropriate tax related information submitted and received by the Business Manager.
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| G. | Resolution 121521.011: Climate & Culture Support | Vote | Kristie Dugan | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the hire of six (6) Hall Monitors to support student transitions, at a cost not to exceed $105,330.
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| H. | Resolution 121521.012: Senior Administration Stipends | Vote | Kristine Spraga | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves stipends for the COO and Principal to compensate for assumed CEO responsibilities through June 2022, at a cost not to exceed $40,000.
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| VII. | EXECUTIVE SESSION | 7:10 PM | |||
| A. | Legal | Discuss | Kate Crossett | 10 m | |
| B. | Personnel | Discuss | Paul Kleschick | 10 m | |
| C. | Public Safety Plan | Discuss | Paul Kleschick | 10 m | |
| D. | Property Purchase | Discuss | Kristie Dugan | 10 m | |
| E. | Agency Information Gathering | Discuss | Kristine Spraga | 10 m | |
| VIII. | Closing Items | 8:00 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Paul Kleschick | 1 m | |