Northwood Academy Charter School

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 18, 2022 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/s/81874992838

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  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
   
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. Chairperson's Disclosure: Executive Session   Paul Kleschick 3 m
   

The Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy met in Executive Session on April 25, 2022 to discuss personnel matters.

 
  E. Resolution 051822.001: Approval of Agenda Vote Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the May 18, 2022 Agenda.

 
  F. Resolution 051822.002: Approval April 20, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Minutes of the April 20, 2022 Meeting of the Northwood Academy Charter School Board of Trustees.

 
     
  G. Resolution 051822.003: Appointment of Chief Executive Officer Vote Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the appointment of Theodore Boler as Chief Executive Officer of Northwood Academy Charter School; and

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby ratifies the three-year employment agreement with Theodore Boler, CEO, beginning May 18, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025; and

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the prior acts of the Board President in consultation with McKenna Snyder, General Counsel, Repice & Taylor, Business Manager and Total HR Solutions in furtherance of this resolution are hereby ratified.

 
  H. Community Comment   Paul Kleschick 5 m
II. Finance 5:56 PM
  A. Resolution 051822.004: Approval of Financials Vote Tom Taylor 5 m
   

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the April 2022 Financial Report and all supporting documents submitted by the Business Manager, which shall be incorporated into the record of this meeting.

 
  B. Resolution 051822.005: IRS Form 990 (FY2020-21) Vote Tom Taylor 5 m
   

RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the IRS Form 990 for FY2020-21, as presented.

 
III. Discussion 6:06 PM
  A. SY 2022/23 Budget - Version 3 Discuss Kristine Spraga 15 m
  B. SY 2022/23 Budget - Version 3A Discuss Kristine Spraga 5 m
IV. Committee Reports 6:26 PM
  A. Academic Excellence Committee Discuss Katrina Maddox 3 m
  B. Governance Committee Discuss Tara Caldwell 3 m
  C. Human Resource Committee (Ad Hoc) Discuss Paul Kleschick 3 m
V. Staff Reports 6:35 PM
  A. Interim CEO / COO Discuss Kristie Dugan 3 m
  B. Interim Principal Discuss Kathryn Henry 3 m
  C. Special Education & Student Support Discuss Kate Crossett 3 m
  D. Human Resources Discuss Tracee Hunt 3 m
VI. New Business 6:47 PM
  A. Resolution 051822.006: Personnel (Key Performance Indicator) Vote Tracee Hunt 5 m
   

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby accepts and ratifies the personnel changes, modifications and additions, as presented in the attached Key Performance Indicator (KPI).

 
  B. Resolution 051822.007: CEO Salary FY21-22 Vote Kristine Spraga 5 m
   

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the CEO Salary for FY21-22 from May 18, 2022 to June 30, 2002, and accepts all supporting documents as presented.

 
  C. Resolution 051822.008: Resignation of Interim Principal/Asst. Principal Vote Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby accepts the resignation of Kathryn Henry, Interim Principal/Asst. Principal effective June 10, 2022. 

 
  D. Resolution 051822.009: Appointment of Michael Bly, Trustee Vote Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

RESOLVED that, in accordance with the Bylaws, the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby reappoints MIchael Bly as a Trustee, who shall serve a one-year term, beginning June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2023.

 
VII. Executive Session 7:07 PM
  A. Legal Discuss Paul Kleschick 40 m
VIII. Closing Items 7:47 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Paul Kleschick 1 m