Northwood Academy Charter School

Minutes

Finance Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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When

 

Wednesday May 6, 2026 ⋅ 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Eastern Time - New York)

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This is a public meeting of the Finance Committee 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 welcome to attend and listen to the Finance Committee conduct its business tonight. All written comments submitted to the Committee via email (board@northwoodcs.org) will be acknowledged and incorporated into the official minutes. This meeting is accessible to the public via the remote platform Zoom and is being recorded.

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Committee Members Present

C. Jones (remote), F. Ayata (remote), F. Viall (remote), J. Hamer (remote), K. Spraga (remote), S. Yanni (remote), T. Hunt (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

E. Lofton (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

K. Spraga called a meeting of the Finance Committee of Northwood Academy Charter School to order on Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

K. Spraga made a motion to approve the agenda for the May 6, 2026 meeting.
S. Yanni seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve previous Meeting Minutes from April 8, 2026.

K. Spraga made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance Meeting on 04-08-26.
S. Yanni seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Community Comment

No community comment for this meeting.

II. CBAs, Resolutions & Discussion Items

A.

Resolution 2026.044: March 2026 Finance Report

K. Spraga made a motion to approve the March 2026 Finance Report.
S. Yanni seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discussion: 2026-2027 NACS Budget Development - Draft 4

Final draft should be completed by the June Board meeting. A resolution will go to the Board if additional changes need to be made after the meeting.

C.

Discussion about the Need for Re-services/Contingencies

D.

Discussion about the Purpose and Need for Committed Fund Balances - Curriculum, Facilities, Technology

E.

Discussion: Change Order for Fire Doors

The additional $4,000 change order for the fire rated doors will require an updated CBA which was completed during the meeting and will go before the Board for a vote in the June meeting.

F.

Discussion: Options for Comfort - Cooling in the Gymnasium

There are 3 options for cooling of the gym until repairs can be made over the summer. Three quotes will be gathered for proper vetting.

G.

Discussion: Mortgage Re-Finance

There is no change to this item until the charter has been approved.

H.

Discussion: Facility Condition Assessments (FCA)

Awaiting the report for review.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

K. Spraga made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:13pm.
S. Yanni seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Lofton