August 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM - 21st Century Cyber Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting

Description:  Mission Statement
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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Honor Roll Data 2025-2026 School Year

High School:

	Students with Distinguished Honors 3.75+ GPA	Students with High Honors 3.50 - 3.74 GPA	Students with Honors 3.00 - 3.49 GPA	Total Students
Q1	188	39	74	301
Q2	154	37	81	272
Q3	149	40	75	264
Q4	141	38	69	248

Middle School:

	Students with Distinguished Honors 3.75+ GPA	Students with High Honors 3.50 - 3.74 GPA	Students with Honors 3.00 - 3.49 GPA	Total Students
Q1	43	9	18	70
Q2	45	9	10	64
Q3	47	6	19	72
Q4	42	15	18	75

 

Student Events:

During May and June, the school hosted a variety of student events to celebrate the close of the 2025-2026 school year. These events included a Reading Fightin Phils game, prom, a student assembly,  Dave & Buster's send-off celebration, a Radio Theater Show, and the culminating event for the senior class - Graduation.
 

Reading Fightin Phils Game
On May 5th, the Adventure Club enjoyed an exciting trip to a Reading Fightin Phils baseball game. Students and staff spent a fun-filled afternoon cheering on the home team, enjoying delicious ballpark food, and making lasting memories together outside the classroom. The lively atmosphere, shared laughter, and school spirit made it a fantastic outing and a highlight of the spring for everyone who attended.

 

Prom
A total of 63 students attended this year's prom at the Coatesville Country Club on May 8th. The evening featured a catered dinner followed by dancing with a professional DJ. Students also enjoyed a variety of activities, including a photography area, take-home mementos, and other special touches that made the event memorable. Our prom committee, made up of both students and staff, worked together to bring this year's "Enchanted Forest" theme to life, creating a fun and magical atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

May Assembly
As the school year entered its final weeks, students participated in The Last Stretch assembly, where they watched the inspirational film McFarland, USA. Through the movie, students explored important themes such as perseverance, teamwork, hard work, overcoming obstacles, and believing in their potential. The assembly encouraged students to stay focused, support one another, and remain determined as they worked toward finishing the school year strong. Following the film, students participated in a guided discussion about how these lessons could be applied to their own academic journey, inspiring them to end the year with confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.

Dave and Buster’s End of Year Party
On Thursday, May 28, 21CCCS celebrated the end of the school year with end-of-year parties at Dave & Buster's in both the Homestead and Plymouth Meeting locations. Students, families, and staff enjoyed a buffet lunch followed by several hours of arcade games, friendly competition, and prize-winning fun. A total of 163 attendees joined the celebrations across both locations, making it a memorable and exciting way to wrap up another successful school year.

Radio Theatre Show
On Friday, May 29th, the Radio Theatre Club presented its annual production, The Wizard of Oz. Radio Theatre Club gives students interested in acting and theater the opportunity to showcase their talents through an audio-only performance. This year's production featured a talented cast of student voice actors, student artists, and several staff members who all helped bring the story to life. It was a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved, and we were excited to share the production with the school community. We are already looking forward to next year's show!

 

Graduation
Again this year, 21CCCS hosted two graduation ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. Commencement ceremonies were held at West Chester University on June 9, 2026, and at Westmoreland County Community College on June 10, 2026, with both ceremonies beginning at 7:00 p.m. A total of 212 students graduated in June, with 100 graduates participating in the West Chester University ceremony and 27 attending the Westmoreland County Community College ceremony. Additionally, 27 students from the Class of 2026 completed their academic requirements in January, and more students are expected to graduate following the completion of summer school. Graduation remains a meaningful and memorable celebration, marking the culmination of our students’ hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout their academic journey.

  
2025-2026 Field Trip Attendance
We had a great year connecting with our students and families and look forward to another successful school year in 2026-2027. Below is a recap of our end-of-year field trips and activities.
 

EVENT	TOTAL ATTENDEES
Back to School Picnic	148
York History Center	14
Museum of Illusions	73
DaVinci Science Center	70
Palmer Museum & PSU Arboretum	68
Dave & Buster’s	163

 

Scholarship Recipients
Please join us in congratulating the recipients of our Senior Scholarships. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, academic achievement, character, and commitment to their school community. We are proud to recognize their hard work and accomplishments with these well-deserved honors. Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients for their outstanding achievements and for representing the values and spirit of 21CCCS.

Middle School Highlights
At the end of the school year, our Title I students had the opportunity to select books of their choice, up to $50 in value, to enjoy throughout the summer and sharpen their reading skills. Students were excited to receive their book packages and begin exploring their new selections. Here are a few of the books they chose:

Special Education Count
Accurate data for the 2026-2027 SY cannot be calculated until after the rollover of students moving to the next grade level, which does not occur until after summer school grades are complete.  Accurate data for the beginning of the 2026-2027 SY will be presented at the September 2026 Board Meeting.

 

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 3:00 pm the day of 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.
 

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

Board of Trustees
2.A.1     July 7, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes

Financial
2.A.2     Treasurer's Report and Board Summary Report - June 2026
2.A.3     Expenditure Report - June 2026


Human Resources
2.A.4     Personnel Actions
2.A.5    21st Century Cyber Charter School Title IX Coordinator

Curriculum
2.A.6     Quote - Edmentum - Exact Path

School / Board / Family
2.A.7      Resolution Truancy Officers
2.A.8      2026-2027 SY Student Parent Handbook — Revised
2.A.9      Ratification — Back to School Picnic — West Goshen Township
2.A.10    Agreement — Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
2.A.11    2025-2026 SY Charter Annual Report and Affirmation Statement 
2.A.12.  2026-2027 SY ATSI Plan and Affirmation Statement

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Description:  Designation of the School's Title IX Coordinator in accordance with federal Title IX requirements.

Description:  Edmentum - Exact Path provides program licenses for Math and ELA and unlimited access to professional development in Edmentum Learning Communities.
This has been reviewed by our CEO and Business Administrator.
 

Description:  The 2026-2027 SY Student Parent has been revised to reflect leadership changes and updated policy links.  
 

Description:  Application for the West Goshen Township Pavilion Rental for the back to school picnic at a cost of $150.00 (plus a $100 security deposit) for
the 2026-2027 SY. Permission slips will be required, and
21CCCS staff will chaperone.

Description:  Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency provides compliance with PA School Code Section 1617. All students beginning with the Class of 2027 are required to submit either a FAFSA or a formal opt-out form. To assist students in meeting this requirement, 21CCCS tracks completion status through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Accessing this data requires the execution of the High School Remote Access, Confidentiality & Indemnification Agreement, along with the standard Authentication form.

This has been reviewed by the CEO, Business Administrator and Principal.

Description:  Resolution for approval for Jason Palaia, Chief Executive Officer, to sign any and all contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses (hereinafter collectively referred to as contract(s)) with the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description:  This agreement updates the organization's 403(b) plan document to ensure ongoing compliance with IRS regulations. 

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Policy 2049 (Bullying/Cyberbullying) is attached for the Board's review. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires the Board of Trustees to review this policy annually.  No action is needed as this is for informational/reporting purposes only.
 

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 have been sent for the Executive Sessions (4:00 p.m.) and the Board Meetings (4:30 p.m.) for the following dates: