Northwood Academy Charter School

Minutes

Emergency Board of Trustees Meeting

REOPENING PLAN SY20-21

Date and Time

Wednesday July 22, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Location

Northwood Academy Charter School (Remote Meeting)
This was 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.

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.

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.

Because this is a rapidly evolving situation, the Board of Trustees may have to change the format of the meeting to comply with the latest public health guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be notified of any changes to the meeting.

Trustees Present

D. Kleschick (remote), D. Madison (remote), J. Marshall (remote), J. Williams (remote), K. Maddox (remote), K. Spraga (remote), M. Bly (remote), T. Caldwell (remote), V. Jefferson (remote)

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Hollister (remote), C. Carey (remote), K. Dugan (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Williams called a meeting of the board of trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School to order on Wednesday Jul 22, 2020 at 5:45 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Reading of Mission Statement

J. Williams read the Mission Statement

D.

Resolution 071720.001: Approval of Agenda

D. Kleschick made a motion to approve the July 22, 2020 agenda.
V. Jefferson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Resolution 071720.002: Approval of June 17, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

M. Bly made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting on 06-17-20.
K. Maddox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Community Comment

Members of the public were in attendance. No registered community comment.

II. New Business

A.

Reopening Plan SY20-21

Amy Hollister (CEO) presented updated details regarding the 20-21SY Opening:
  • 100% Virtual Instruction until December (end of Trimester).
  • Hybrid Instructional model begins January 4, 2021.
    • Final planning completed in November for board agreement on next phase.
    • Parents notified of next phase on/or about December 2, 2020.
  • Teachers notified of plan on July 23, 2020.


Areas of consideration for school opening:
  • Health & Safety Plan
  • Transportation
  • Special Education Services
  • Parental Input
  • Parent/Student Technology needs (Chromebook, Internet access)
  • Community
  • Professional Development

B.

Executive Session

K. Maddox made a motion to ENTER Executive Session.
D. Madison seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

P. Kleshick made a motion to ENTER Open Session.
D. Madison seconded tthe motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

D. Kleschick made a motion to adjoum meeting.
V. Jefferson seconded the motion.
The board 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 7:42 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Bly