There was no public comment at this time. 

Karen Yeselavage, Director of Finance, reviewed the draft audit report and opened the floor for questions about the auditors' findings. 

Mrs. Yeselavage shared that a Board Designee would need to be assigned to sign the final audit report and asked for a volunteer. Marcella Arline, Board Treasurer, volunteered to be the designee.

David Taylor asked the board to review the agenda distributed prior to the meeting. Jane Swan, CEO, expressed intent to add the following additions to the agenda under Action Items: 

• Approval of agreement with Crane Communications 
• Approval of Search Engine Optimization agreement

Mrs. Swan reviewed the current enrollment numbers for the school noting trends in enrollment. 

Mrs. Swan further shared that the senior leadership team along with the Board President and Solicitor had met with the Pennsylvania Department of Education regarding charter renewal on April 4, 2023. Further details of that meeting would be shared in Excenutive Session. 

Michael Garman, Director of Human Resources, reviewed current staffing levels
with the Board highlighting the 798 current staff members and 84% of staff who
are 10-month staff.

Mrs. Yeselavage provided an update on the school's financial statements with the Board. She reviewed the revenue and expense statements, advising on changes since the previous month's statements. Mrs. Yeselavage further reviewed the school's balance sheet and current forecast.

Mr. Taylor asked if there were any items from the Consent Items that should be moved to Action Items for discussion, or tabled. No changes were noted.

• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023 Board Meeting
• Approval of Pearson Invoice(s) for March 2023
• Approval of Invoice from Signs by Tomorrow
• Approval of MOU to continue partnership with WQED film academy
• Approval of MOU for continued partnership with PA Free Enterprise Week

Mrs. Swan shared details of an affiliation agreement with Slippery Rock University to
participate in the experiential learning activity (ELA), including but not limited to field
experiences, practicums, student teaching, and internships with qualified students from the university.

Cody Smith, High School Principal, shared a proposal requesting approval for $1,000 to be reserved for each student club to be used for specific initiatives for the club. These initiatives may include funding service-learning projects, items needed for the club, club events, etc.
Total funding requested: $23,000.

Scott Stuccio, Director of Outreach, shared details of an agreement with Crane Communications, Inc to develop and execute Marketing and Advertising services including but not limited to media procurement and creative development and production.

Mr. Stuccio shared details of an agreement to for search engine optimization in order to build traffic to the new Reach Cyber Charter School website.

Brandie Karpew, Board and Legislative Liaison, shared an update on recent government affairs. She specifically highlighted the recent budget hearings with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Laura Johnson presented on behalf of the School Success Partner team. She reviewed PVS' support of transition efforts and enrollment.

Dr. Kelly McConnell shared that state testing for students in scheduled to begin next Monday, April 24, 2023. Reach will be testing at 40 locations across Pennsylvania to ensure that all students have a location within an hour of driving time from their homes.

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.

All members of the Board were present except for Leigh Anne Naser.

A settlement agreement was reached.
 

Pursuant to 65 Pa. C.S. §§ 708(a)(5) – to review and conduct agency business which, if conducted in public, would violate a lawful privilege or lead to the disclosure of information or confidentiality protected by law, including matters related to the initiation and conduct of investigations of possible or certain violations of the law and quasi-judicial deliberations.

The Board discussed the agreed it was necessary to ask the following questions to the Pennsylvania Department of Education before agreeing to an enrollment parameter for the renewal of the charter:

• How will Reach handle students identified as McKinney Vento if the parameter is met?
• How will Reach handle students identified as in need of Special Education if the parameter is met?
• How will Reach identify who is put on a waitlist when we are a statewide school and pull from over 500 districts?

Executive session ended at 10:32 at which time the Board returned to the public session. 

A motion was made by Gail to close the meeting and seconded by Cedric at 10:40.