July 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM - 21st Century Cyber Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting

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To foster a student-centered experience that inspires and empowers our learners through engaging curriculum facilitated by supportive educators to develop the whole individual.
 

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Description:  The Board of Trustees will recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Description:  Per Policy 0006 (Meetings):
Public Participation
At each public Board meeting, prior to official action by the Board, an opportunity shall be provided for public comment, in accordance with law and Board procedures and policy.

A request to make a public comment must be made to the Board Secretary by 7:30 a.m. the day before a scheduled board meeting via email.  The request to make a public comment must include the person's name, email address, role (parent, student, staff, member of the public) and topic they would like to present, keeping in mind that they will have 3 minutes to speak.

Per Policy 7003 (Public Comment in Board Meetings):

Guidelines
Statement of Presiding Officer

Prior to public comment during the meeting, the presiding officer shall make a statement providing direction and establishing expectations for the period of public comment.

Public Comment

Individuals shall wait to be recognized by the presiding officer before commenting, must direct all comments to the Board, and must preface their comments by an announcement of their name, and group affiliation, if applicable.

The public comment session at the beginning of the meeting shall be limited to not more than 30 minutes.

Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes.

Commenters may not cede their time to other individuals.

All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Trustees individually.

The presiding officer and the solicitor have the authority to:

1. Interrupt an individual to warn the commenter that the statement is too lengthy or conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
2. After warning, terminate the individual’s opportunity to comment when the conduct continues and is in violation of this policy.
3. Call a recess or adjourn to another time when an individual’s conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
4. Request an individual to leave the meeting when that person’s conduct is disrupting the operation of the meeting.
5. If the individual refuses to leave the meeting, request the assistance of school security personnel or law enforcement to remove the disorderly person to enable the Board to proceed with the orderly operation of the meeting.
6. Waive the Board’s rules regarding public comment with the approval of a majority of Trustees present and voting.

Where the presiding officer’s ruling regarding public comment is disputed, it may be overruled by a majority of those Trustees present and voting.

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Policy #	Policy Title	Description (Revised or New)
0001	Bylaws	Revised - Note Change to Board Member Terms Language Since First Reading (Seat Terms for 5, 6 and 7 are now 1, 2 and 3 years respectively.)
0004	Qualifications and Services	Revised - Note Change to Board Member Terms Language Since First Reading (Seat Terms for 5, 6 and 7 are now 1, 2 and 3 years respectively.)
0006	Meetings	Revised
7003	Public Comment in Board Meetings	Revised

Description:  An audit of all 21CCCS Policies and Administrative Regulations will be completed to reflect an administrative title change from Director of Human Resources to HR Manager.  No action is needed as this is for informational purposes only.

Description:  The Trustees shall be comprised of some combination of the following roles and/or titles:  a former or current employee(s) of a Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit, a former or current Pennsylvania public school administrator(s) and/or employee(s), a former or current Pennsylvania public school educator(s), a former or current employee(s) of a Pennsylvania institute of higher education, at least one parent of a child enrolled in 21CCCS, and a business, government or community leader from Pennsylvania.

The Trustees shall be elected for terms of three years for Seats 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9.  Seats 5, 6 and 7 shall be for one (1), two (2) and (3) years, respectively.
 

Seat Number	Board Member
1 - Three (3) Year Term	Vice Chairperson - Dr. Marlene Fares
2 - Three (3) Year Term	Chairperson - Andrea Fox
3 - Three (3) Year Term	Currently Vacant - New Board Member To Be Indicated in Agenda Item 3.B
4 - Three (3) Year Term	Lindsey Swigart - Parent
5 - One (1) Year Term	Currently Professor Denise Strohmayr - Term Ends August 8, 2026
6 - Two (2) Year Term	Currently Dr. Veronica Andes - Term Ends August 8, 2026
7 - Three (3) Year Term	Currently Dr. David McConnell - Term Ends August 8, 2026
8 - Three (3) Year Term	New Seat - New Board Member To Be Indicated in Agenda Item 3.B
9 - Three (3) Year Term	New Seat - New Board Member To Be Indicated in Agenda Item 3.B

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Seat	New Board Member	Replacing Prior or Current Board Member	Term	Effective Date
3	Amelia Mills	Mollie Burnett	September 25, 2024 to September 25, 2027	July 7, 2026
5	To Be Determined	Professor Denise Strohmayr (Term Ends 8/8/26)	August 8, 2026 to August 8, 2027	To Be Determined
6	To Be Determined	Dr. Veronica Andes (Term Ends 8/8/26)	August 8, 2026 to August 8, 2028	To Be Determined
7	To Be Determined	Dr. David McConnell (Term Ends 8/8/26)	August 8, 2026 to August 8, 2029	To Be Determined
8	Bernie Orglmeister	N/A - New Seat	July 7, 2026 to July 7, 2029	July 7, 2026
9	Dr. James Holaska	N/A - New Seat	July 7, 2026 to July 7, 2029	July 7, 2026

Description:  We thank Professor Strohmayr for the time she spent and the work she provided in her capacity as a board member.
 

Description:  We thank Dr. Andes for the time she spent and the work she provided in her capacity as a board member.
 

Description:  We thank Dr. McConnell for the time he spent and the work he provided in his capacity as a board member.
 

Description:  The Oath will now be administered by the Solicitor's office to the new board members who will begin their term on the date indicated. This is for the purpose of the public witnessing the reciting of the Oath. The Oath of Office will be administered again to the newly elected board members by an in-person Notary following this board meeting.
 

Seat	New Board Member	Effective Date
3	Amelia Mills	July 7, 2026 (Filling Current Term of September 25, 2024 through September 25, 2027)
8	Bernie Orglmeister	July 7, 2026 (Term:  July 7, 2026 through July 7, 2029)
9	Dr. James Holaska	July 7, 2026 (Term:  July 7, 2026 through July 7, 2029)

"I do solemnly swear that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity."
 

Description:  As we continue to evaluate our organizational structure and identify opportunities to better serve our students and staff, we will be moving toward a Grades 6-12 leadership model consisting of one Principal and one Assistant Principal.

This realignment is intended to strengthen consistency across our secondary program by providing unified leadership in several key areas, including:
- Consistent communication with students, families, and staff
- Alignment of instructional expectations and best practices
- Effective implementation of new programs, initiatives, and interventions
- Consistent monitoring of student academic progress, attendance, and engagement
- Coordinated support systems for student wellness and success
- Streamlined decision-making and accountability
- Greater collaboration among teachers, counselors, and support staff
- Improved continuity in school improvement efforts and strategic planning By having a single leadership team overseeing grades 6-12, we can ensure that expectations, procedures, and supports are implemented consistently across all secondary grade levels while providing a more cohesive experience for students and families.

Description:  Jason Palaia, CEO, will be continuing with the job responsibilities of Director of Student Services through November 2026. A revised 2026-2027 Org Chart and revised job descriptions will be presented to the Board of Trustees at the November Board Meeting.

 

Description:  The Consent Agenda Items (Listed by Department) include:

Board of Trustees
Financial
5.A.2   Treasurer's Report and Board Summary Report 
5.A.3   Expenditure Report and Void Payment Report - 

Human Resources
5.A.4   Personnel Actions
5.A.5   Quote - Scenario Learning - Vector Solutions

Curriculum
5.A.6   Dual Enrollment Agreement - Bucks County Community College
5.A.7   Dual Enrollment Agreement - Montgomery County Community College
5.A.8   Dual Enrollment Agreement - Community College of Allegheny County
5.A.9.  CCIU TItle III Consortium Memorandum of Understanding

Board / School / Family Communications
5.A.10  Agreement - Comfort Suites Altoona - PSSA and Keystone Testing Site
5.A.11  Agreement - Four Points by Sheraton - PSSA and Keystone Testing Site
5.A.12  Agreement - Hampton Inn & Suites Bensalem - PSSA and Keystone Testing Site
5.A.13  Agreement - Hampton Inn - York - PSSA and Keystone Testing Site


 

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Description:  Scenario Learning - Vector Solutions provides an online training library.
This has been reviewed by the CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  Bucks County Community College provides a dual enrollment opportunity for 21CCCS students.
This has been reviewed by the CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  Montgomery County Community College provides a dual enrollment opportunity to 21CCCS students.
This has been reviewed by the CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  Community College of Allegheny County provides a dual enrollment opportunity for our students.
This has been reviewed by the CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  CCIU TItle III Consortium Memorandum of Understanding provides an English Learner Consortium.
This has been reviewed by the CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  Comfort Suites Altoona will provide a PSSA and Keystone Testing Site.
This has been reviewed by the CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  Four Points by Sheraton will provide a Keystone and PSSA Testing Site.
This has been reviewed by the CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  Hampton Inn & Suites Bensalem will provide a Keystone and PSSA Testing Site.  
This has been reviewed by the CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  Hampton Inn - York will provide a PSSA and Keystone Testing Site.
This has been reviewed by our CEO and Business Administrator.

Description:  Board meetings are held virtually and are accessible by the public via a link on our website.  They are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, August through May.  
For Board Members, separate calendar invites are sent for the Executive Sessions (4:00 pm) and the Board Meetings (4:30 pm) for the following dates: