David Taylor, Board President, called the meeting of the Reach Cyber Charter School Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 9:00AM.

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.

Jane Swan, CEO, requested an amendment to the Action Item regarding the Fund Balance. The item has been tabled to allow for further discussion..

Jane Swan, CEO, provided an update on current enrollment, which stands at 5,761 students.

She also briefed the board on the outcome of the October 30th Cyber CEO and Legislator Roundtable and the November 5th legislative hearing held at our school with lawmakers. 

Additionally, Ms. Swan announced that Kim Crandall, Director of MTSS, will be retiring at the end of November, noting that her contributions have been invaluable and she will be greatly missed.

Michael Garman, Director of Human Resources, provided an update on current staffing levels. He reported that the authorized complement is 886 positions, with 856 employees currently on staff—83% of whom are 10-month employees. 

There are 30 open positions, including 6 currently posted, 17 on hold, and 7 filled by contracted employees. Mr. Garman also noted that there have been 3 internal staffing changes.

Karen Yeselavage, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed that school's financial statements with the Board. She reveiwed the revenue and expense statements, advising on changes since the previous months' statement. Ms. Yeselavage further reviewed with the Board that school's balance sheet and current forecast.

Mr. Taylor requested that the board members review the items listed under the Consent Items. 

A. Approval of the Minutes from the October 2025 Board meeting.

B. Approval of Staffing Report.

C. Approval to Purchase Additional Student Printers.

D. Approval of Employee Handbook Updates/Changes.

This Action Item has been tabled for more discussion.

Dr. Kelley McConnell, Chief Academic Officer, presented a proposal to purchase dated student agendas for the 2026–2027 school year for all enrolled students as well as staff.

Dr. Kelley McConnell, Chief Academic Officer, requested that a board designee be appointed to work with the school leadership team on a service request with Parchment. Matt Ryan has agreed to serve as the designee.

Jessica Hickernell, Lobbyist, provided the Board with an update on the recent passage of the state budget and its implications.

Board members were recently assigned official Reach email addresses to comply with Sunshine Laws and ensure transparency. 

Andy Gribbin, Director of Teaching and Learning, provided the Board with an update on curriculum initiatives and the RFP process.

The Board entered into an Executive Session at 9:31 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, Paul Donecker, Marcella Arline, Ralph Woodard, Gail Hawkins Bush, Leigh Ann Kraemer-Naser and Anthony Alexander. Guests present at the request of the Board were: Jane Swan and Pat Hennessey. All others left the meeting at this time. 

The Board met in executive session to discuss matters related to employment., formation of an Audit Committee, and HR Committee. The Finance Committee was updated with Matt Ryan nominated and approved as Treasurer. The Board returned to regular session at 9:56.