Northwood Academy Charter School
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM
This is 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/j/88315607853?pwd=TkRxNXdHMHRqSFNnR28vcHBrMnNhQT09
Trustees Present
C. Holmes (remote), D. Hill-Hennie (remote), D. Kleschick (remote), E. Langston (remote), K. Spraga (remote), M. McLeish (remote), W. Young (remote)
Trustees Absent
E. Williams
Guests Present
A. Mohamad (remote), Alyse Weisbrod (remote), Anita Hicks-Bey (remote), Audrey Powell (remote), Averyel Sawyer (remote), Carmen Santiago (remote), Cortez Patton (remote), D. Abellard (remote), E. Leite (remote), E. Lofton (remote), J. Stacey (remote), Jinnely Davidson (remote), Kate Donohue (remote), Michelle Pinkney (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Reading of Mission Statement
D.
Resolution 12202023.1: Approval of Agenda
E.
Resolution 12202023.2: Approval of Previous Minutes
F.
Community Comment
No community comment.
II. Staff Reports
A.
CEO
Presented by Eric Langston
B.
Principal Report
Presented by Diana Abellard
C.
Special Education & Student Support
Presented by Edwena Leite
D.
Operations Report
Presented by Averyel Sawyer
E.
Human Resources
Presented by Paul Kleschick and Eric Langston
F.
Finance Report
Presented by Mike McLeish
III. New Business
A.
Resolution 12202023.16:Removal of Trustee Cofield
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Langston |
Abstain
|
W. Young |
Aye
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
D. Hill-Hennie |
Aye
|
E. Williams |
Absent
|
C. Holmes |
Aye
|
M. McLeish |
Abstain
|
B.
Resolution 12202023.17: Removal of Trustee Caldwell
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. McLeish |
Abstain
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
W. Young |
Aye
|
E. Langston |
Abstain
|
C. Holmes |
Aye
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
E. Williams |
Absent
|
D. Hill-Hennie |
Aye
|
C.
Resolution 12202023.18: Appointment of Michelle Pnkney, Trustee
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. McLeish |
Abstain
|
E. Williams |
Absent
|
W. Young |
Aye
|
D. Hill-Hennie |
Aye
|
E. Langston |
Abstain
|
C. Holmes |
Aye
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
D.
Resolution 12202023.19: Appointment of Cortez Patton, Esq., Trustee
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Langston |
Abstain
|
M. McLeish |
Abstain
|
D. Hill-Hennie |
Aye
|
C. Holmes |
Aye
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
W. Young |
Aye
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
E. Williams |
Absent
|
E.
Oath of Office for Appointed Trustees
Given by Jeffrey Stacey of O'Donnell & Stacey.
Do you solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the
United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
and that I will faithfully, impartially, and justly discharge the duties of a
Trustee of the Northwood Academy Charter School to the best of my
ability.
Do you further swear that I possess the qualifications of membership as may be
prescribed by law, and that having taken the foregoing oath, I hereby
signify my acceptance of public office.
F.
Resolution 12202023.3: 11/22/2023 Memo
G.
Resolution 12202023.4: Updated NACS Organizational Chart
H.
Resolution 12202023.5: Byrd House Educational Consulting Group
I.
Resolution 12202023.6: Finalization of the Audit
J.
Resolution 12202023.7: Revised Budget
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Langston |
Abstain
|
K. Spraga |
Aye
|
W. Young |
Aye
|
E. Williams |
Absent
|
D. Kleschick |
Aye
|
C. Holmes |
Aye
|
D. Hill-Hennie |
Aye
|
M. McLeish |
Abstain
|
K.
Resolution 12202023.8: Director of Business Authorization
L.
Resolution 12202023.9: Paylocity
M.
Resolution 12202023.10: Abila
N.
Resolution 12202023.11: American Paradigm
O.
Resolution 12202023.12: Additional 2 Lunch Aides
P.
Resolution 12202023.13: NACS Staff Winter Bonus
Seconded by Michelle Pinkney
Q.
Resolution 12202023.14: Employee Referral Program
R.
CBA12202023.01: Leveling Positions
Seconded by Michelle Pinkney
S.
Resolution 12202023.15: Expulsion of J.R.
Information was presented to the board, a brief discussion was held, but no vote was held.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2023_12_20_board_meeting_agenda.pdf
- CEO Board Report.pdf
- December 2023 Principal’s Report- Academics.pdf
- _Board Report_Special Education and Student Supports_March 2023 (1).pdf
- Ops Board Report _ Sawyer_12-11-23 - edited.pdf
- Memorandum NACS Comp Philosophy 11282023.pdf
- NACS HR Initiatives Timeline as of 113023.pdf
- NACS KPIs Board Summery December 2023 (121223).pdf
- Lunch Aide rev 08.28.19.pdf
- NACS - Additional Lunch Aide Rationale v2.pdf
- NACS New Position Request Form - Lunch Aide (2).pdf
- Employee Referral Program Memorandum (NG) 113023.pdf
- November_Financial_Statements (1).pdf
- NACS_Revised Budget 2023-2024 .pdf
- NACS 11_22 Memo .docx
- NACS Org Chart revised 120623(2).pptx
- NACS Memo - Byrd House Educational Consulting Group.docx
- Byrd House Educational Consulting CBA_Board .docx
- NACS Memo - Byrd House Educational Consulting Group.docx
- Final Audit NACS 2023.pdf
- NACS_Revised Budget 2023-2024 .pdf
- Paylocity Proposal.pdf
- Paylocity.pdf
- Abila MIP Fund Accounting.pdf
- MIP CLOUD PROPOSAL Northwood Academy Charter School.pdf
- American Paradigm Schools.pdf
- CONTRACT._2024._NACS._APS.pdf
- Lunch Aide Positions.pdf
- NACS - Additional Lunch Aide Rationale (1).docx
- Staff Winter Bonus.pdf
- Employee Referral Program.pdf
- Leveling Positions CBA.pdf
- JoRi_Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.docx
Presented by Paul Kleschick
Northwood is a comprehensive learning sanctuary that educates and supports the whole child. We achieve this by working as a highly qualified team, that delivers collective knowledge, creativity, and real-world learning experiences required for our students to become successful lifelong learners.