Northwood Academy Charter School

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT

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.

 

Zoom Livestream:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89081917722

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  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
   

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 41923.001: Approval of February 15th, 2023 Agenda Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
  E. Resolution 41923.002: Approval February 15th, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
II. Finance 5:43 PM
  A. Resolution 41923.003: Approval of Financials Discuss Tom Taylor 5 m
III. Executive Session 5:48 PM
  A. TBD Discuss 20 m
IV. Committee Reports 6:08 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 6:20 PM
  A. CEO Discuss Theodore Boler 3 m
  B. Chief of Staff Discuss Dr. Lisa Knox-Brown 3 m
  C. Principal Report Discuss Anastasia Riley 5 m
  D. Special Education and Student Supports Report Discuss Diana Abellard 5 m
  E. Human Resources Discuss Tracee Hunt 3 m
  F. Community Coordinator FYI Camille Urbano 3 m
VI. Discussion 6:42 PM
  A. Community Comment FYI Dr. Paul Kleschick 3 m
VII. New Business 6:45 PM
  A. CBAs Vote 5 m
  B. 2023-2024 Tentative School Calendar Vote
  C. Resolution 041905: Settlement of Former Employee 041823 Discuss Theodore Boler
   

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School to settle all disputes or potential disputes in the matter of Employee Number 0418-23 without admission of any liability. 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees and it is hereby resolved by the authority of the same as follows: 

 

The Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby approves the terms of the Confidential Settlement Agreement with Former Employee Number 0418-23 subject to legal review and revision. 

 

Furthermore, the Board of Trustees directs the Executive Director to execute the final Agreement on behalf of Northwood Academy Charter School and to take all action necessary to facilitate Northwood Academy Charter School’s compliance with the terms of the Agreements.

 
VIII. Closing Items 6:50 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 1 m