Northwood Academy Charter School
Minutes
Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 16, 2022 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.
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/s/81874992838
Trustees Present
D. Kleschick (remote), K. Maddox (remote), K. Spraga (remote), M. Bly (remote), T. Caldwell (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Madison
Guests Present
K. Crossett (remote), K. Dugan (remote), K. Henry (remote), T. Hunt (remote), T. Taylor (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Reading of Mission Statement
D.
Resolution 031622.001: Approval of Agenda
E.
Resolution 031622.002: Approval February 16, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
F.
Community Comment
No Community Comment
II. Finance
A.
Resolution 031622.003: Approval of Financials
III. Discussion
A.
SY 2022/23 Budget
K. Spraga reviewed the budget process timeline, and requested that all new expenditures are submitted to the Finance Committee for consideration in April and May. This will allow the committee to present the final version of the draft budget for approval in June.
B.
Sub-Committee Reporting
Meeting schedule with administration, vendor partners and committee chairs has been finalized.
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Excellence Committee
K. Maddox (Chair) explained the committee met on March 2nd to discuss the recent assessment results and develop action plans which have been included in the Interim Principal Report. The committee will meet again at the end of May to review the end-of-year assessment results.
B.
CEO Search Committee
P. Kleschick (Chair) explained that four (4) candidates were presented to the committee for interview. The committee will meet with Total HR Solutions within a week to discuss next steps.
C.
Finance Committee
No Committee Report
D.
Governance Committee
T. Caldwell (Chair) explained the two (2) potential board candidates have been interviewed and engaged in further discussion regarding next steps.
E.
Human Resource Committee (Ad Hoc)
P. Kleschick (Chair) explained the committee met on March 2nd to discuss the following proposals:
-Innovageuos Leadership Development
-Total HR Solutions 90 Day Contract Extension
-Total HR Solutions Board Development
-Total HR Solutions Compensation Market Study
-Total HR Solutions Strategic Planning Process
F.
Strategic Planning Committee
No Committee Report
V. Staff Reports
A.
Interim CEO / COO
Board reviewed the March 2022 Interim CEO and COO Reports previously submitted by K. Dugan.
Discussion:
- Combined Interim CEO/COO Report
- Updated City of Philadelphia Paid Sick Leave Policy
- Safety & Security
- Door Alarms
- Hall Monitors and assigned posts
- Camera System
B.
Interim Principal
Board reviewed the March 2022 Interim Principal Report previously submitted by K. Henry.
Discussion:
- Counselor Reports
- Academic Assessment
- Math Curriculum
- School Events
- Chat & Chew
- Provide event notices to the board a month in advance
- Classroom Assistant Roles & Responsibilities
C.
Special Education & Student Support
Board reviewed the March 2022 Special Education and Student Supports Report previously submitted by K. Crossett.
Discussion:
- Streamlined Report to focus on data
- Increased Student Special Ed Services
- Student Scheduling
- Specialized Teacher Assessment
D.
Human Resources
Board reviewed the March 2022 Human Resource Report and supporting documents previously submitted by Total HR Solutions.
Discussion:
- Benefits Review
- HRIS Discovery
- Performance Evaluations
- Employee Handbook
VI. New Business
A.
Resolution 031622.004: Personnel (Key Performance Indicator)
B.
Resolution 031622.005: Lottery and Enrollment Policies & Procedures (REVISED)
C.
Resolution 031622.006: Playground Resurfacing Project
D.
Resolution 031622.007: Compensation Market Study Proposal
Administrative Note: Correction to the payment schedule required by vendor partner to align with the associated CBA.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Madison |
Absent
|
| K. Maddox |
Aye
|
| T. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| K. Spraga |
No
|
| D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
| M. Bly |
Aye
|
E.
Resolution 031622.008: Human Resource Consultation 90 Day Contract Extension
F.
Resolution 031622.009: Strategic Planning Session Proposal
G.
Resolution 031622.010: Summer Operational Projects
The identified projects and associated costs will be submitted at a later date for consideration.
-New Door Installation and Office Carpeting
-Floor Replacement (2nd Floor)
-Parking Lot Automatic Gate Installation (Orthodox & Adams)
-Roof Coating
-Interior Painting
H.
Resolution 031622.011: Appointment of Paul Kleschick, Trustee
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Bly |
Aye
|
| T. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| K. Spraga |
Aye
|
| D. Kleschick |
Abstain
|
| D. Madison |
Absent
|
| K. Maddox |
Aye
|
T. Taylor left
K. Henry left
P. Kleschick read the Mission Statement.