Northwood Academy Charter School
Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Northwood Academy Charter School (Hybrid 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. The meetings will be accessible to the public in-person or remotely via Zoom and recorded.
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.
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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 | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance and Guests | Tara Caldwell | 1 m | ||
| C. | Reading of Mission Statement | Dr. 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 092122.001: Approval of Agenda | Vote | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the September 21, 2022 Agenda. |
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| E. | Resolution 092122.002: Approval August 17, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the Minutes of the August 17, 2022 Meeting of the Northwood Academy Charter School Board of Trustees. |
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| F. | Community Comment | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 3 m | ||
| II. | Finance | 5:46 PM | |||
| A. | Resolution 092122.003: 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 August 2022 Financial Report and all supporting documents submitted by the Business Manager, which shall be incorporated into the record of this meeting. |
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| III. | Discussion | 5:51 PM | |||
| A. | Board of Trustees Open Officer Postions | Discuss | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 5 m | |
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Identify candidates for open Board Officer positions: Vice Chair and Secretary |
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| B. | Committee Assignments | Discuss | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 5 m | |
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Discuss Board Sub-Committee assignments for new Board Members. |
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| IV. | Committee Reports | 6:01 PM | |||
| A. | Academic Excellence Committee | Discuss | Dr. Lisa Knox-Brown | 3 m | |
| B. | Finance Committee | Discuss | Kristine Spraga | 3 m | |
| C. | Governance Committee | Discuss | Tara Caldwell | 3 m | |
| D. | Human Resource Committee (Ad Hoc) | Discuss | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 3 m | |
| V. | Staff Reports | 6:13 PM | |||
| A. | CEO | Discuss | Theodore Boler | 3 m | |
| B. | Chief of Staff | Discuss | Dr. Lisa Knox-Brown | 3 m | |
| C. | Director of Operations | Discuss | Corey Keith | 3 m | |
| D. | Human Resources | Discuss | Tracee Hunt | 3 m | |
| VI. | New Business | 6:25 PM | |||
| A. | Resolution 092122.004: 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 and ratifies the personnel changes, modifications and additions, as presented in the attached Key Performance Indicator (KPI). |
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| B. | Resolution 092122.005: E-grants E-signature Ability | Vote | Theodore Boler | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves, Theodore Boler, CEO, signing power as outlined in the resolution attached. |
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| C. | Resolution 092122.006: Bonus for Instructional Staff | Vote | Theodore Boler | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves a signing bonus for new instructional staff and a retention bonus for instructional staff as outlined in the memorandum attached. |
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| D. | Resolution 092122.007: Instructional Leadership Stipends | Vote | Tracee Hunt | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves stipends for Dr. Faye Lewis, for the additional duties of Interim Principal, and Ms. Abellard, for the additional duties of Upper School Assistant Principal. |
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| E. | Resolution 092122.08 Appointment of Warren Young, Trustee | Vote | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED that, in accordance with the Bylaws, the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby appoints Warren Young as a Trustee, who shall serve a two-year term, beginning September 21, 2022 and ending September 21, 2024. |
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| F. | Resolution 092122.09 Reappointment of Tara Caldwell, Trustee | Vote | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby reappoints Tara Caldwell as Trustee in accordance with the by-laws to be effective September 21, 2022, and ending September 21, 2024. |
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| G. | Resolution 092122.010 Reappointment of Board Treasurer | Vote | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby reappoints Kristine Spraga as Board Treasurer in accordance with the by-laws to be effective September 21, 2022, and ending September 21, 2024. |
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| H. | Resolution 092122.011: Reappointment of Board President | Vote | Kristine Spraga | 5 m | |
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby reappoints Dr. Paul Kleschick as Board President in accordance with the by-laws to be effective September 21, 2022, and ending September 21, 2024. |
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| VII. | Executive Session | 7:05 PM | |||
| A. | CCIU Report Discussion | Discuss | Theodore Boler | 5 m | |
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Discussion of the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCUI) Special Education Program Review Summary requested by Northwood Academy Charter School. |
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| VIII. | Closing Items | 7:10 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Dr. Paul Kleschick | 1 m | |