Northwood Academy Charter School
Minutes
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Location
Northwood Academy Charter School (Remote Meeting)
This was a special 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.
Trustees Present
D. Kleschick (remote), K. Maddox (remote), K. Spraga (remote), M. Bly (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Madison, T. Caldwell
Guests Present
Anthony Repice (remote), I. Dunne (remote), K. Crossett (remote), T. Boler (remote), T. Hunt (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Reading of Mission Statement
P. Kleschick read Mission Statement.
D.
Resolution 072022.001: Approval of Agenda
E.
Resolution 072022.002: Approval June 15, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
F.
Community Comment
No Community Comment
II. Finance
A.
Resolution 072022.003: Approval of Financials (May 2022)
B.
Resolution 072022.004: Approval of Financials (June 2022)
III. Discussion
A.
Technology Inventory Report
T. Boler discussed the Technology Inventory Report completed in December 2021 and highlighted the following:
- Chromebooks (pg 3) - 936 Chromebooks were purchased in May 2021 with a refresh cycle of 2023.
- Chromebook Repair (pg 3) - 52 devices scheduled for repair.
Next Steps:
- T. Boler will submit an updated inventory reflected through August 2022 which will include:
- No. of Chromebooks on-site
- No. of Chromebooks returned
- No. of Chromebooks not returned
- No. of Chromebooks to be fixed
- No. of Chromebooks can't be fixed
- No. of Chromebooks needed
- T. Boler will develop a process for asset tracking on all devices.
T. Hunt arrived at 5:42pm
IV. Staff Reports
A.
CEO
No written report available.
B.
Human Resources
The Board reviewed the June 2022 Human Resource Report and supporting documents previously submitted by Total HR Solutions. No further Discussion.
V. New Business
A.
Resolution 072022.005: Personnel (Key Performance Indicator)
T. Hunt discussed the incomplete performance appraisals for non-instructional and instructional staff.
B.
Resolution 072022.006: New Hire - Chief of Staff
C.
Resolution 072022.007: New Hires - Instructional Leadership Team
D.
Resolution 072022.008: Salary Adjustments
E.
Resolution 072022.009: Relocation Cost Recommendation (CEO)
F.
Resolution 072022.010: Student/Parent Handbook SY2022-23
Discussion regarding legal team's involvement in the review process.
G.
Resolution 072022.011: Benefits Opt-Out Payments
Discussion regarding impact on the 22-23 budget.
H.
Resolution 072022.012: Legal Fees
The finance committee will review the accounts payable process, which may include engagement with a 3rd party firm to audit.
I.
Resolution 072022.013: Curriculum Order - 3rd Grade Fundations
J.
Resolution 072022.014: Accelerating Organization Performance/Team Building Proposal
K.
Resolution 072022.015: Board Team Building and Retreat
Roll Call | |
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D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
K. Maddox |
Abstain
|
T. Caldwell |
Absent
|
M. Bly |
Abstain
|
D. Madison |
Absent
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
L.
Resolution 072022.016: Appointment of Valarie Cofield, Trustee
Roll Call | |
---|---|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
K. Maddox |
Aye
|
T. Caldwell |
Absent
|
M. Bly |
Aye
|
D. Madison |
Absent
|
M.
Resolution 072022.017: Appointment of Amanda Hill-Hennie, Trustee
Roll Call | |
---|---|
D. Madison |
Absent
|
K. Maddox |
Aye
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
M. Bly |
Aye
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
T. Caldwell |
Absent
|
N.
Resolution 072022.018: Appointment of Charles Holmes, Trustee
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Bly |
Aye
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
T. Caldwell |
Absent
|
D. Madison |
Absent
|
K. Maddox |
Aye
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
O.
Resolution 072022.019: Appointment of Eric Williams, Trustee
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Bly |
Aye
|
T. Caldwell |
Absent
|
K. Maddox |
Aye
|
D. Madison |
Absent
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
P.
Discussion
The board engaged in further discussion regarding legal fees and past due invoices. The board will review documentation and follow up with the legal team during the August Executive Session.
P. Kleschick granted an opportunity for staff to ask additional questions or provide comments.
- How were new school administrators selected?
- Were staff members involved in this process?
- This is not a question, just a comment that all teachers were evaluated by administration for our annual observation. In our handbook, teachers at Northwood for 3 years or less get 2 and those there longer get 1. I just wanted to make that known. I think you were referencing non-instructional staff earlier but I wanted to note this.
P. Kleschick acknowledged the attendance of 18 members of the public in attendance.