Northwood Academy Charter School
Minutes
Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 18, 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
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
K. Maddox
Guests Present
K. Crossett (remote), K. Dugan (remote), K. Henry (remote), T. Hunt (remote), T. Taylor (remote), Theodore Boler (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Reading of Mission Statement
D.
Chairperson's Disclosure: Executive Session
P. Kleschick, President, announced the Board of Trustees met in Executive Session on April 25, 2022 to discuss personnel matters.
E.
Resolution 051822.001: Approval of Agenda
F.
Resolution 051822.002: Approval April 20, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
G.
Resolution 051822.003: Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Madison |
Absent
|
| D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
| K. Spraga |
Aye
|
| K. Maddox |
Absent
|
| T. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| M. Bly |
Aye
|
H.
Community Comment
No Community Comment
II. Finance
A.
Resolution 051822.004: Approval of Financials
Currently, there is an unfavorable variance due to lower anticipated enrollment. A strategy to address enrollment for SY2022-23 is being discussed during the June Board Meeting.
B.
Resolution 051822.005: IRS Form 990 (FY2020-21)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
| D. Madison |
Absent
|
| M. Bly |
Aye
|
| K. Spraga |
Aye
|
| K. Maddox |
Aye
|
III. Discussion
A.
SY 2022/23 Budget - Version 3
The Board reviewed the SY 2022-23 Budget (version 3) documents presented.
Discussion:
- Net Income - $1,236,687
- Debt Service Ratio - 2.96 to 1, which meets the requirement of 1.20 to 1.
B.
SY 2022/23 Budget - Version 3A
The Board reviewed the SY 2022-23 Budget (version 3A) documents presented.
Discussion:
- Net Income - $1,085,614
- Includes increased expense of $151,073 for Salaries, FICA, Retirement
- Debt Service Ratio - 2.72 to 1, which meets the requirement of 1.20 to 1.
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Excellence Committee
K. Maddox (Chair) stated the next committee meeting is scheduled for May 25th at 6:00pm. Committee will receive end of year assessment reports.
B.
Governance Committee
T. Caldwell (Chair) explained, one candidate has declined an invitation to join the board because of other commitments and the second candidate, Amanda Hennie, has accepted the invitation with the intent of joining in August. Additionally, there is a need for an additional parent representative on the board and T. Caldwell will consult with K. Dugan to recruit. The plan moving forward is to have both candidates start in August.
C.
Human Resource Committee (Ad Hoc)
P. Kleschick (Chair) stated the next committee meeting is scheduled for June 1st at 6:00pm. The committee will address new positions and the Compensation Market Study.
V. Staff Reports
A.
Interim CEO / COO
The Board reviewed the May 2022 Interim CEO and COO Reports previously submitted by K. Dugan. No further discussion.
B.
Interim Principal
The Board reviewed the May 2022 Interim Principal Report previously submitted by K. Henry. No further discussion.
C.
Special Education & Student Support
The Board reviewed the May 2022 Special Education and Student Supports Report previously submitted by K. Crossett. No further discussion
D.
Human Resources
The Board reviewed the May 2022 Human Resource Report and supporting documents previously submitted by Total HR Solutions. No further discussion.
VI. New Business
A.
Resolution 051822.006: Personnel (Key Performance Indicator)
B.
Resolution 051822.007: CEO Salary FY21-22
C.
Resolution 051822.008: Resignation of Interim Principal/Asst. Principal
D.
Resolution 051822.009: Appointment of Michael Bly, Trustee
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
| M. Bly |
Abstain
|
| K. Maddox |
Aye
|
| K. Spraga |
Aye
|
| D. Madison |
Absent
|
P. Kleschick read the Mission Statement.