There were no items from the public at this time. 

David Taylor, Board President, asked the board to review the agenda distributed prior to
the meeting. There were no requested changes to the agenda.

Jane Swan, Chief Executive Officer, discussed the recent summer meeting for parents. The event was highly attended. 

She also shared that all summer school students have now received their new computers. Computers for students attending in the fall will be sent later. 

Ms. Swan asked Rachel Graver, Chief Operating Officer, if she would like to share updates about the school's transition from Pearson. Mrs. Graver said that the transition has been a learning process but has in general gone well. 

Michael Garman, Director of Human Resources, shared that the new budget authorized a complement of 919 positions. 

He also reviewed current staffing levels with the Board highlighting the 812 current staff members and 82% of staff who are 10-month staff.

In the month of July, Reach has hired 25 new employees and 2 have departed.

Director of Finance, Karen 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 the June 21, 2023 Board Meeting
• Approval of Staffing Report
• Approval of Invoice from Devine Partners
• Approval of Addendum to Agreement with Devine Partners

Brandie Karpew, Board and Legislative Liaison, requested approval of updates made to
current board policies. The changes to the policies included no substantial changes,
simply reformatting and removing references to Connections Academy.

Kelly McConnell, Director of Data and Assessment, presented details in the plan as seen in the Board packet. 

She reviewed the focus areas and their effect on success for all students. She also discussed benchmark assessments as well as areas of focus in math and ELA instruction.

Mrs. Yeselavage shared information about this is contract for our Student Technology Reimbursement program to subsidize the costs of Internet service and printer cartridge replacement for students. 

Mrs. Graver shared recent changes made to the 2023-24 school year calendar. Changes include moving the last day of school to June 5, and graduation to June 6. 

Mrs. Yeselavage shared the package proposal for the school's insurance policy for the 2023-24 year. 

Mrs. Yeselavage explained that corrections were made to the existing 2023-24 budget due to a formula error in Excel. 

Dr. McConnell provided a status update on the school's 2023-23 goals. 

Ms. Karpew shared an update on recent government affairs. She specifically highlighted
the state budget impasse and the status of HB 1422.

The Board entered into an Executive Session at 10:05 a.m. 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, Matt Ryan, and Anthony Alexander. 

Guests present at the request of the Board were: Pat Hennessey, Jane Swan, and
Brandie Karpew. All others left the meeting at this time.

No action was taken during Executive Session.

There being no further discussion and upon a motion being made, seconded and confirmed via roll call vote of all Board members present, the Board resumed Open Session at 10:25 a.m.