Amy Nyeholt

The board conducted its annual reorganization meeting, which included the appointment of the 2026-2027 board officers, including the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The board also appointed the legal solicitor for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board officially designated the date, time, and location for the regular board meetings for the 2026-2027 school year.

This document outlines the Health & Safety Plan for The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, developed in accordance with PDE requirements for school reopening for the 2021-2022 school year. It addresses a range of strategies including cleaning, sanitizing, and ventilation protocols, social distancing measures, and monitoring student and staff health. The plan aims to ensure the safety and flexibility of students and families during in-person supplemental activities, leveraging the school's unique cyber operation while adhering to CDC and DOH guidelines.

The board discussed and took action on various items, including the approval of financial reports, special education contracts, assessment contracts for PSSA and Keystone testing, and annual licensing renewals. The board also authorized personnel changes, the purchase of student laptop power adapters, and various technology and packaging supplies. The meeting included administrative reports from the CEO, CAO, COO, and Director of Marketing, as well as a review of student enrollment, school improvement plans, and student planner estimates for the upcoming school year.

The Board of Trustees conducted several key actions, including the approval of a revised Nepotism Policy and an Annual Employer Group Agreement with UPMC Health Plan. Various financial reports and audits were reviewed and accepted. Educational items approved include an affiliation agreement with St. Vincent College, a student field trip, contracts for PSSA and Keystone state assessments at multiple locations, catering and service agreements, and student teaching placements. Facility and grounds-related approvals involved numerous purchases of maintenance equipment, including tractors, mowers, trucks, vans, and a skid steer. Personnel actions, such as new hires, payroll adjustments, and employee leave reports, were confirmed. Technology approvals covered software licenses, internet service orders for the Wilkes-Barre office, and network equipment for the warehouse. Operations decisions included the approval of a memorandum of understanding for threat assessment coordination, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and authorization for furniture purchases for the Pittsburgh office. Several departmental reports were presented, including updates from the CEO, academic, enrollment, regional office, and marketing teams.

The Board discussed and approved several items, including the licensing for Pathful Inc., the Project Go School Attendance Support Program, Quaver Ready SEL, a contract with the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, an agreement with Acclaim Production, LLC, and the Stitch Crew Club. They also approved ARTventures Service Agreements, new Special Education contracts, and the Parent Institute's Parent Involvement Library. Additionally, the purchase of SpeechStream from Everway LLC was approved. A change order was approved, along with the CEO contract renewal, new hires, the August 2025 Employee Leave Report, and employee changes. The purchase of HP printers and calculators for the 2026/27 Student Tech Kits was approved, as well as an advocacy agreement between Allegheny Strategy Partners and The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School. Reports were presented by the CEO, CAO, COO, DCOO, and Director of Marketing and Communications, along with a Lincoln Learning Consolidated Services Report.