There were no comments from the public at this time.

David Taylor, Board President, asked the board to review the agenda distributed prior to
the meeting and asked if any changes were needed. 

Brandie Karpew, Director of Outreach, advised that there was one item to be removed as an Action Item regarding MOU with Montgomery County Community College and it will be postponed to a later date. 

There were no other changes needed at this time.

Jane Swan, CEO, reviewed the current enrollment numbers for the school noting trends in enrollment. Current enrollment stands at 6,176 students. 

In addition, Ms. Swan shared the news that Dr. Kelley McConnell had recently been selected as the new Chief Academic Officer and would be starting July 1, 2025.

Michael Garman, Director of Human Resources, reviewed current staffing levels with the
Board highlighting the authorized complement of 903 and the 870 current staff members
of which 83% are 10-month staff. There have been 40 new hires and 49 departures
since the beginning of the school year. 

Karen Yeselavage, Director of Finance, reviewed the school’s financial statements with
the Board. She reviewed the revenue and expense statements, advising on changes
since the previous months’ statements. Ms. Yeselavage further reviewed with the Board
the school’s balance sheet and current forecast.

Mr. Taylor asked board members to consider the items from the Consent Items. No questions or concerns were noted.

A. Approval of Staffing Report

B. Approval to Renew Agreement with GCI

C. Approval to Renew Agreement with JAMF

D. Approval to Renew Agreement with Carahsoft - SolarWinds

E. Approval to Renew Agreement with BoardOnTrack

F.  Approval of Contract Renewal with Docusign

G. Approval of Renewal Agreement with PowerSchool

H. Approval to Continue Agreement with Moore College of Design

I.   Approval to Renew Agreement with Genially

J. Approval to Renew Agreement with TurnItIn

K. Approval to Renew Agreement with Lexia

Mr. Taylor advised the Board that a Board member’s term was up for renewal at this meeting, Paul Donecker. Mr. Donecker confirmed that he is interested in renewing his term on the Board. Fellow Board members indicated their support and appreciation for Mr. Donecker's continued service.

Ms. Karpew advised the Board that it was also time to elect officers for the next year. David Taylor as Board President, Gail Hawkins Bush as Vice President, Marcella Arline as Treasurer, and Paul Donecker as Secretary, were nominated as a slate of officers. 

Rachel Graver, Chief Operating Officer, requested approval for an invoice for moving services with Overnight Office. Three companies were contacted for estimates with Overnight Office offering the best value. 

Brandie Karpew, Director of Outreach, provided a government affairs update specifically highlighting the recent passage of HB1500 out of the House, an education funding bill which represents a significant threat to educational choice and equity in Pennsylvania. Ms. Karpew specifically highlighted the upcoming state budget process deadline of June 30, 2025.

The Board entered into an Executive Session at 9:32 a.m.

The Board entered into an Executive Session upon a motion being made, seconded and
confirmed via roll call vote of all Board members present. The Board cited the following
for entering into the Executive Session: Pursuant to 65 Pa. C.S. §§ 708(a)
(1) – to discuss any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of
employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of performance,
promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective public officer or employee or
current public officer or employee and 65 Pa. C.S. §§ 708(a)(5) – To review and discuss
agency business which, if conducted in public, would violate a lawful privilege or lead to
the disclosure of information or confidentiality protected by law.

Board members present were: David Taylor, Gail Hawkins Bush, Paul Donecker,
Marcella Arline, Matt Ryan, Anthony Alexander, Leigh Anne Nasar, and Ralph Woodard. Guests present at the request of the Board were: Jane Swan, Greg McCurdy, LeeAnn Ritchie, Rachel Graver, Mike Garman, and Pat Hennessy. All others left the meeting at this time. 

Greg McCurdy, Director of Special Education, provided the annual ACT 55 Director of
Safety Report as required by the end of June each year. He noted the traditional protocols
for the school facility and for staff members.

No other action was taken during Executive Session. The Board resumed open Session at