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Northwood Academy Charter School

Monthly Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM EST

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/j/88315607853?pwd=TkRxNXdHMHRqSFNnR28vcHBrMnNhQT09

Agenda

      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   Tara Caldwell 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. Resolution 12202023.1: Approval of Agenda Vote Paul Kleschick 5 m
     
  E. Resolution 12202023.2: Approval of Previous Minutes Approve Minutes Paul Kleschick 5 m
  F. Community Comment   Paul Kleschick 5 m
II. Staff Reports 5:48 PM
  A. CEO Discuss Eric Langston 3 m
     
  B. Principal Report Discuss Diana Abellard 5 m
     
  C. Special Education & Student Support Discuss Edwena Leite 3 m
     
  D. Operations Report Discuss Averyel Sawyer 3 m
     
  E. Human Resources Discuss Tracee Hunt 3 m
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  F. Finance Report Vote Michael McLeish 8 m
     
     
III. New Business 6:13 PM
  A. Resolution 12202023.16:Removal of Trustee Cofield Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
  B. Resolution 12202023.17: Removal of Trustee Caldwell Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
  C. Resolution 12202023.18: Appointment of Michelle Pnkney, Trustee Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

RESOLVED that, in accordance with the Bylaws, the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby appoints Michelle Pinkney as a Trustee, who shall serve a two-year term, beginning December 20, 2023 and ending December 20, 2025.

  
  D. Resolution 12202023.19: Appointment of Cortez Patton, Esq., Trustee Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

RESOLVED that, in accordance with the Bylaws, the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby appoints Cortez Patton, Esq. as a Trustee, who shall serve a two-year term, beginning December 20, 2023 and ending December 20, 2025.

  
  E. Oath of Office for Appointed Trustees Vote Jeffrey Stacey 5 m
   

I solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and that I will faithfully, impartially, and justly discharge the duties of a Trustee of the Northwood Academy Charter School to the best of my ability.


I further swear that I possess the qualifications of membership as may be prescribed by law, and that having taken the foregoing oath, I hereby signify my acceptance of public office.

 

 

Dr. Paul Kleschick

Kristine Spraga

Warren Young

Charles Holmes

Dr. Amanda Hill-Hennie

Eric Williams

Michelle Pinkney

Cortez Patton

  
  F. Resolution 12202023.3: 11/22/2023 Memo Vote Eric Langston 5 m
     
  G. Resolution 12202023.4: Updated NACS Organizational Chart Vote Tracee Hunt 5 m
     
  H. Resolution 12202023.5: Byrd House Educational Consulting Group Vote Eric Langston 5 m
     
     
     
  I. Resolution 12202023.6: Finalization of the Audit Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
     
  J. Resolution 12202023.7: Revised Budget Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
   

Approval of 2023-2024 Revised Budget

  
     
  K. Resolution 12202023.8: Director of Business Authorization Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby authorizes its Director of Business Operations to make all appropriate applications under Pennsylvania law for the approval and reimbursement of a charter school lease for the 2022-2023 school year. 

  
  L. Resolution 12202023.9: Paylocity Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
     
     
  M. Resolution 12202023.10: Abila Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
     
     
  N. Resolution 12202023.11: American Paradigm Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
     
     
  O. Resolution 12202023.12: Additional 2 Lunch Aides Vote Averyel Sawyer 5 m
     
     
  P. Resolution 12202023.13: NACS Staff Winter Bonus Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
     
  Q. Resolution 12202023.14: Employee Referral Program Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
     
  R. CBA12202023.01: Leveling Positions Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
     
  S. Resolution 12202023.15: Expulsion of J.R. Vote Diana Abellard 5 m
     
IV. Executive Session
V. Closing Items 7:48 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Paul Kleschick 1 m