Northwood Academy Charter School

Monthly Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday February 21, 2024 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   Dr. Paul Kleschick 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 2212024.1: Approval of Agenda Vote Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

Approval of the agenda for the 2/21/2024 Board Meeting.

 
  E. Resolution 2212024.2: Approval of Previous Minutes Approve Minutes Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

Approval of the minutes from the 12/20/2023 Board Meeting.

 
     
  F. Resolution 2212024.3: Approval of Emergency Board Meeting Minutes Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

Approval of the minutes from the Emergency Board Meeting on 1/17/2024.

 
  G. Community Comment   Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

Community Comment from Mr. Justin Haley, parent of a lower school student.

 
II. Staff Reports 5:53 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 Diana Abellard 3 m
  E. Human Resources Discuss Tracee Hunt 3 m
  F. Finance Report Vote Michael McLeish 8 m
III. New Business 6:18 PM
  A. Resolution 2212024.4: Re-engagement of property at 4603 Adams Ave Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

for NACS to move forward with the re-engagement of the property located at 4603 Adams Ave. 

 
  B. Resolution 2212024.5: Purchase of MacBook Air Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

for NACS to purchase 15 computers to onboard new staff members.

 
  C. Resolution 2212024.6: Updated NACS Policies Vote Dr. Paul Kleschick 5 m
   

adoption of revised policies.

 
IV. Executive Session
V. Closing Items 6:33 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Paul Kleschick 1 m