Final

Northwood Academy Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT

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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.

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Warren Young 2 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Warren Young 4 m
  C. Reading of Mission Statement   Warren Young 3 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 2025.400: Approval of Agenda Vote Warren Young 2 m
   

Approval of the agenda for the 4/9/2025 Board Meeting.

  
  E. Resolution 2025.401: Approval of Previous Minutes Approve Minutes Warren Young 5 m
   

Approval of the minutes from the February 19, 2025 Board Meeting.

  
     
  F. Community Comment   Warren Young 2 m
   

There is no Community Comment for this meeting.

  
  G. Resolution 2025.402: Appointment of new Board Member Kevin Fiely Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

RESOLVED that, in accordance with the Bylaws, the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby appoints Kevin Fiely as a Trustee, who shall serve a two-year term, beginning April 9, 2025 and ending April 9, 2027.

  
  H. Resolution 2025.403: Appointment of new Board Member Jordan Russell Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

RESOLVED that, in accordance with the Bylaws, the Board of Trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School hereby appoints Jordan Russell as a Trustee, who shall serve a two-year term, beginning April 9, 2025 and ending April 9, 2027.

  
  I. Resolution 2025.404: Oath of Office for Board Members Vote Warren Young; Chris Coval 5 m
   

Oath of Office for Appointed Trustees:

  • 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.
  
  J. Executive Session Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

The Board entered Executive Session to discuss Special Education legal matters and Board governance information.

  
II. Staff Reports 6:08 PM
  A. CEO Report Discuss Eric Langston 5 m
  B. Principal Report Discuss Rene Garner 5 m
  C. Special Education & Student Support Report Discuss Frank Viall 5 m
  D. Operations Report Discuss Christopher Jones 5 m
  E. Finance Report Vote Michael McLeish 5 m
  F. Human Resources Report Discuss Tracee Hunt 5 m
III. New Business 6:38 PM
  A. Resolution 2025.405: Updated Uniform Policy Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

To approve the updated Uniform Policy to include Black pants for 1st - 6th grade students.

  
  B. Resolution 2025.406: 2025-2026 Academic Calendar Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

To approve the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

  
  C. Resolution 2025.407: Minutes Correction Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

To approve the correct the October 18, 2023 meeting and minutes to reflect Executive Session was held for discuss Special education matters and to approve and correct the June 12, 2024 meeting and minutes to reflect Mike McLeish as a staff member and not a Board member. These updates will be submitted to the CSO for updates to the ACE Winter Preview.

  
  D. CBA 2025.301: New Position of Chief Administrative Officer Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

To approve the search and hiring of a Chief Administrative Officer.

  
  E. CBA 2025.301a: Search for New Position of Chief Administrative Officer Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

approve the cost of the search for Chief Administrative Officer.

  
  F. Personnel (Key Performance Indicator) Vote Warren Young 5 m
   

accepts and ratifies the personnel changes, modifications and additions, as presented in the attached Key Performance Indicator (KPI).

  
IV. Closing Items 7:08 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Warren Young 1 m
   

vote to adjourn the meeting.