Northwood Academy Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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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.
Trustees Present
J. Russell (remote), K. Fiely (remote), K. Spraga (remote), M. Spain (remote), S. Yanni (remote), W. Young (remote)
Trustees Absent
E. Williams
Non Voting Members Present
C. Jones (remote), F. Viall (remote), T. Hunt (remote)
Guests Present
E. Lofton (remote), J. Hamer (remote), Jaclyn DeVito (Guest) (remote), Jinnely Thomas (Guest) (remote), Justin (Guest) (remote), Mrs. Donohue (Guest) (remote), Najaah Gayle (Guest) (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Reading of the NACS Mission Statement: Northwood 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 required for our students to become successful lifelong learners.
II. Approval of the Agenda
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the agenda for the April 15, 2026 meeting.
III. Public Participation
A.
Community Comment
IV. Minutes
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting.
V. Board Member Resignation and Appointment
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Eric Williams effective immediately.
B.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accept the approval of Christian Holland as a Trustee.
C.
Oath of Office for Board Members
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.
The Oath was read by Najaah Gayle.
VI. Executive Session
A.
It is recommended that the Board of School Directors move into Executive Session for matters allowed under the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act.
B.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees resumes the public portion of the meeting.
C.
The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session for purposes permitted under the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act to discuss negotiations with the NACS Union.
VII. Staff Reports
A.
Chief Executive Officer's Report
Presented by Dr. Steven Yanni
B.
Principal's Report
Presented by Dr. Jason Hamer
C.
Financial Report
Presented by Frank Ayata
D.
Specialized Services Report
Presented by Frank Viall
E.
Operations Report
Presented by Chris Jones
F.
Human Resources Report
Presented by Tracee Hunt
VIII. Instructional Recommendations
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the revised 2026-2027 school calendar.
IX. Financial Recommendations
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Finance Report and Disbursements as attached.
B.
It is recommended that the Board of trustees approve the purchase of additional laptops at a cost of $29,293.
C.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Draft #3 of the SY 2026-2027 budget.
X. Human Resources Recommendations
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts and ratifies the personnel changes, modifications and additions, as presented in the attached Key Performance Indicator (KPI).
B.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the continued support from YPTC through June 30, 2026, at a cost of $10,800.
XI. Operations Recommendations
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the requested Budget Transfer in the amount of $252,400.
XII. Policy Recommendations
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the NACS 300 Employees, 600 Financial and 700 Property policies. All have been reviewed by legal counsel.
XIII. Discussion Items
A.
Members of the Leadership Team will update the Board of Trustees on the Dining RFP.
The RFP has been retracted. Winston's 5 year contract ends at the end of 26-27.
B.
Members of the Leadership Team will update the Board of Trustees on the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA).
The team will be i the building on Friday to walk through and provide a plan of recommendations.
C.
Members of the Leadership Team will discuss the first reading of the 800 and 900 series policies.
Board Members to read the 800 and 900 series policies for a vote at the next meeting.
No Community Comment for the April 15, 2026 meeting.