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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.

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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

D. Kleschick called a meeting of the board of trustees of Northwood Academy Charter School to order on Wednesday Feb 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM.

This meeting was held via Zoom.

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

D. Kleschick made a motion to approve the agenda for the 2/21/2024 meeting.
K. Spraga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Resolution 2212024.2: Approval of Previous Minutes

D. Kleschick made a motion to approve the minutes from Monthly Board Meeting on 12-20-23.
K. Spraga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Resolution 2212024.3: Approval of Emergency Board Meeting Minutes

D. Kleschick made a motion to approve the minutes from Emergency Board Meeting on 01-17-24.
W. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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

D. Kleschick made a motion to re-engage the purchase of the property at 4603 Adams Ave by starting with the Intent to Purchase and conducting an environmental assessment.
W. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Resolution 2212024.5: Purchase of MacBook Air

K. Spraga made a motion to purchase MacBooks for new staff members.
W. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Resolution 2212024.6: Updated NACS Policies

K. Spraga made a motion to approve the ESL Policy, Student Conduct, Discipline and Expulsion Policy and the Enrollment Policy.
D. Kleschick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

D. Kleschick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:46pm.
K. Spraga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Lofton
Documents used during the 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