Northwood Academy Charter School
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 21, 2024 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. Patton (remote), D. Kleschick (remote), E. Williams (remote), K. Spraga (remote), M. Pinkney (remote), W. Young (remote)
Trustees Absent
C. Holmes, D. Hill-Hennie
Non Voting Members Present
E. Langston (remote), M. McLeish (remote)
Guests Present
A. Mohamad (remote), E. Leite (remote), E. Lofton (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Reading of Mission Statement
Northwood Academy Charter School 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 needed for students to become successful individuals.
D.
Resolution 2212024.1: Approval of Agenda
E.
Resolution 2212024.2: Approval of Previous Minutes
F.
Resolution 2212024.3: Approval of Emergency Board Meeting Minutes
G.
Community Comment
Community comment by parent Justin Haley regarding the 2nd floor bathroom usage by lower and middle school students at the same time. 5:43 - 5:46pm.
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 Diana Abellard.
E.
Human Resources
presented by Tracee Hunt.
F.
Finance Report
discussion by Mike McLeish.
III. New Business
A.
Resolution 2212024.4: Re-engagement of property at 4603 Adams Ave
B.
Resolution 2212024.5: Purchase of MacBook Air
C.
Resolution 2212024.6: Updated NACS Policies
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- Board address letter.docx
- CEO Board Report 2.21.2024.pdf
- February_2024_Principal_s_Report-_Academics.pdf
- Board Report_Special Education and Student Supports February .pdf
- _Ops_Board_Report___Feburary Update.pdf
- NACS HR Initiatives Timeline as of 013124.pdf
- NACS New Position Request Form - Reading (ELA) Interventionist 011624.pdf
- NACS Reading (ELA) Interventionist JD.pdf
- NACS Reading (ELA) Interventionist Rationale_Board.docx.pdf
- NACS_KPIs_Summary_HR_Key_Performance_Indicators_February_2024__1_.pdf
- January 2024 Financial Report.pdf
- NACS 2_9_24 Memo .docx
- 4603 Adams Avenue CBA.pdf
- Environmental Assessment CBA.pdf
- MacBook Air proposal.pdf
- MacBook Airs CBA .pdf
- 2024-02-14 - ESL Policy - NACS.docx
- Attachments for Proposed LIEP ELL Policy-1 (1).pdf
- 2024-02-14 - NACS - Student Conduct, Discipline, and Exclusions Policy.docx
- NACS Enrollment Policy 2023.pdf
This meeting was held via Zoom.