Marcella Arline called a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Reach Cyber Charter School Board of trustees to order on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:12 AM.

Marcella Arline asked the board to review the agenda distributed prior to the meeting and ask if any changes were needed.

Jane Swan asked that Action Item A be moved up due to quorum needed.

Jane Swan, Chief Executive Officer, gave an update on the current enrollment. Currently enrollment is a 6133 which is an increase of 196 since our previous meeting. Philadelphia continues to lead in enrollment. 

Dr. Kelley McConnell shared the Reach Data team was recently recognized with the Data Governance Award of Excellence. The Data team consists of Dr. Kelley McConnell, Sarah Behrndt-Malon, Dr. Amanda Spofford, Dr. Theresa McQuiade, and Rhiannon Dame.

Michael Garman, Director of Human Resources, reviewed current staffing levels with the Board highlighting that there are currently 867 staff members with 82% of staff being 10-month staff. There are currently 36 positions on hold. There were two new hired, three department changes and four departing employees.

There have been 38 new hires this school year and 34 departures.

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

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

• Approval of Staffing Report
• Approval of Minutes from the February 18, 2025, Board Meeting
• Approval of Invoice for Music Kits
• Approval on Invoice for Curriculum Novels and Materials
• Behavioral Health System (BHS) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Contract Renewal
• Approval of Renewal Agreement with Amplify
• Approval to Continue Summer Learning Kits
• Approval to Renew Agreement with Penn State LaunchBox Entrepreneurship Career Mentoring Program
• Approval to Renew Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors
• Approval to Renew Agreement with Sage Intacct

Karen Yeselavage, Chief Financial Officer, presented to the Board the proposed budget for 2025-26. The proposed budget will be posted for 20 days with a final vote at the May 2025 Board meeting.

Brandie Karpew, Director of Outreach, discussed the 2025-26 Media and Creative Production Plan.

Michael Garman, Director of Human Resources, shared details for the renewal of Frontline Comparative Analytics. This information is used to assist school administration and the Board in financial and budgetary considerations.

Rachel Graver, Chief Operations Officer, asked for the approval of the agreement with Eastern PCM, LLC. This is for the project management services associated with our building acquisition and move.

Nate Laird, Director of IT, shared details regarding the agreement with Kaseya.  This gives us the ability to easily organize, standardize, and store important documentation. It also enables streamlined access to critical data, such as network and workstation configurations, passwords, and system documentation. This will improve our collaboration and knowledge sharing and increases efficiency and reduces downtime.

Brandie Karpew, Director of Outreach, provided an update on Government Affairs. Brandie shared that Reach is currently working with other cyber schools to form a united front against the Governor's proposed budget. Staff is schedule to meet with legislators on May 6.

Kelley McConnell shared an update on state testing. There are 500 staff members work at state testing. There are three weeks of PSSA and two weeks of Keystones. She shared that communications have increased with families and that the team has come across some challenges finding sites.

No longer having qurom, the Reach Cyber Charter School Board of Trustees entered recess at 10:00 AM with a plan to reconvene on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM.

The meeting of the Reach Cyber Charter School Board of Trustees reconvened on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM. 

Executive Session

The Board entered into Executive Session at 1:00 PM upon a motion being made, seconded and confirmed via roll call vote.

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 protect by law.

Board members present were: David Taylor, Marcella Arline, Matt Ryan, Anthony Alexander, and Gail Hawkins Bush. Guest present at the request of the Board were: Jane Swan, Rachel Graver, LeeAnn Ritchie, and Greg McCurdy.

1st settlement approved

Marcella, Cedric and all

2nd settlement approved with 3 options

Matt, Gail and all

10:42 Adjourned

Motion by Marcella and second by Cedric

The Board returned to open session 1:40 PM.