Financial Reports & Tax Returns
Monthly Financial Reports
2024
February 2024
January 2024
2023
December 2023
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
2022
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
2021
December 2021
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
August 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
2020
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
2019
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
2018
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
2017
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
2016
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
2015
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
2014
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
2013
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
June 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
2012
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
Annual Financial Audits
FY 2023 Annual Financial Report
FY 2022 Annual Financial Report
FY 2021 Annual Financial Report
FY 2020 Annual Financial Report
FY 2019 Annual Financial Report
FY 2018 Annual Financial Report
FY 2017 Annual Financial Report
FY 2016 Annual Financial Report
FY 2015 Annual Financial Report
FY 2014 Annual Financial Report
FY 2013 Annual Financial Report
FY 2012 Annual Financial Report
FY 2011 Annual Financial Report
FY 2010 Annual Financial Report
Disclaimer & Department of Education Financial Links
House Bill No.21 requires that financial reports be posted on all public school web pages. The format of the report has been established by the Delaware Department of Education. Questions about Odyssey Charter School’s report may be directed to Jeff Koss
Delaware Title 14 Chapter 1 section 122(b)(11) the required standardized financial reporting
http://delcode.delaware.gov/ title14/c001/sc02/index.shtm
Delaware Title 14 Chapter 15 sections 1508 and 1509 the uniformity and transparency in the financial recording and bookkeeping practices of the school districts and charter schools
TITLE 14 Education Free Public Schools CHAPTER 15. FISCAL PROVISIONS
DOE Regulation 735 Standardized Financial Reporting and Transparency
735 Standardized Financial Reporting and Transparency
Transparency of District Finances
State of Delaware Online Checkbook
Section 367 of the 2023 Budget Act requires reporting of the Opportunity Funding by school level
Section 354 of the FY24 Budget Act which requires expenditure reporting of the Opportunity Funding by school level
Board Meeting Updates
The OCS Board is pleased to announce that it is seeking qualified individuals interested in applying to fill a Parent-at-Large Board of Directors position. If interested, please apply here. Thank you for your interest.
Board of Directors Meetings
Regular School Board meetings are scheduled every 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 6:00pm. All OCS community members are invited to remotely attend. Meetings of the Board are scheduled for:
- March 20, 2024 | View the Agenda and How To Join
- April 17, 2024 | View the Agenda and How To Join
- May 15, 2024 | View the Agenda and How To Join
- June 19, 2024 | View the Agenda and How To Join
- July 17, 2024| View the Agenda and How To Join
- August 21, 2024 | View the Agenda and How To Join
A Board Workshop is scheduled for:
- March 8, 2024 | View the Agenda (This meeting is in-person only)
The Finance Committee will meet on:
- June 15, 2023 at 2:00pm Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- March 9, 2023 at 2:00pm Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- June 9, 2022 at 3:00pm Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- March 11, 2022 at 4:00pm Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- February 22, 2022 at 4:00pm Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- November 19, 2021 at 4:00pm Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- March 2, 2021 at 4:00pm Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
The Fundraising and Grants Committee will meet on:
- January 24, 2022 Teleconference Meetings
- View the Agenda and How to Join
The Greek Immersion Committee will meet the first Wednesday of every Month beginning October 3 through May 1, 2024.
- View the Agenda and How To Join
The Search Committee will meet virtually every Friday, starting May 8, at 12:30 pm.
- View the Agenda and How to Join
The Non-AHEPA Nominating Committee will meet in the Lower School 2nd Floor Board Room. Meetings are scheduled for:
- June 2023 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- June 21, 2022 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- March 15, 2022 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- February 16, 2022 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- January 10, 13, 17, 18, 2022 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- January 6, 2022 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- November 1, 2021 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- October 20, 2021 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- October 19, 2021 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
- October 18, 2021 Teleconference Meeting
- View the Agenda and How to Join
The Compliance Committee will meet in the Lower School 2nd Floor Board Room, at 6pm. Meetings are scheduled for:
Board of Directors Meetings Minutes
2024
April 17, 2023 | Audio Recording
March 20, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
February 9, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 17, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
2023
December 20, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 14, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
October 18, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 29, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 20, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 13, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
August 16, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
July 19, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
June 21, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
May 17, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
April 19, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
March 29, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
March 15, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
February 15, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 18, 2023 | Minutes | Audio Recording
2022
December 21, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
December 14, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
December 6, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 16, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
October 19, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 21, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
August 17, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
July 27, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
June 22, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
May 18, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
April 27, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
March 16, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
February 16, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 19, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 12, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 5, 2022 | Minutes | Audio Recording
2021
December 27, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
December 20, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
December 13, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
December 8, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
December 3, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 17, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 11, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
October 21, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 29, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 15, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
July 14, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
June 16, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
June 10, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
June 2, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
May 19, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
April 21, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
March 17, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
February 17, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 21, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 8, 2021 | Minutes | Audio Recording
2020
December 29, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
December 16, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 23, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 11, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 4, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
October 21, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 29, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 16, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
August 27, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
August 6, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
July 15, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
June 24, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
May 27, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
May 20, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
April 16, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
April 8, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
February 27, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
February 19, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
February 16, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 15, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
January 6, 2020 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
2019
December 18, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 20, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
November 5, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording
October 16, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
September 25, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
September 18, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
August 28, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
July 31, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
July 17, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
June 19, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
May 15, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
April 29, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
April 17, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
March 20, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
February 27, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
January 16, 2019 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
2018
December 18, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 14, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
October 17, 2018 | Meeting was canceled
September 25, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
August 15, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
July 18, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
July 5, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8
June 27, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
June 4, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 – Prior to entering closed session (recording experienced technical difficulties) | Part 2
May 16, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
May 14, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
May 6, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
April 18, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording | Part 1 | Part 2
March 28, 2018 | Meeting was canceled
February 21, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 25, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
January 17, 2018 | Minutes | Audio Recording
2017
December 20, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
November 15, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording This recording is incomplete due to technical difficulties.
October 18, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
September 20, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
August 16, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
July 19, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
June 19, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
May 17, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
April 26, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
March 15, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
February 15, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording
January 18, 2017 | Minutes | Audio Recording This recording is incomplete due to technical difficulties.
2016
December 3, 2016 | Minutes | Audio Recording Part 1 | Part 2
November 16, 2016 | Minutes | Audio Recording
October 19, 2016 | Minutes | Audio Recording
March 30, 2016 – Special Meeting of the Board
The Stakeholder Survey For Odyssey Charter School
2014
December, 2014
Succession Committee Meetings Minutes
July 11, 2018 | Audio Recording
July 10, 2018 | Audio Recording
Board of Directors Meetings Agendas
2024
February 9, 2024 Special Meeting
2023
September 29, 2023 Special Meeting
September 13, 2023 Special Meeting
March 29, 2023 Special Meeting
2022
December 21, 2022 Special Meeting
December 6, 2022 Special Meeting
August 17, 2022 Special Meeting
July 20, 2022 Special Meeting Postponed to July 27, 2022
January 12, 2022 Special Meeting
January 5, 2022 Special Meeting
2021
December 27, 2021 Special Meeting
December 6, 2021 Special Meeting
December 3, 2021 Special Meeting
July 15, 2021 Special Meeting
June 10, 2021 Special Meeting
January 8, 2021 Special Meeting
2020
December 4, 2020 Emergency Meeting
November 11, 2020 Special Meeting
November 4, 2020 Special Meeting
October 28, 2020 Special Meeting
October 27, 2020 Special Meeting
September 29, 2020 Special Meeting
August 14, 2020 Special Meeting
August 4, 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, 2020
July 24, 2020 Emergency Meeting
April 8, 2020 Originally scheduled for April 1
April 7, 2020 Executive Session Meeting
March 30, 2020 Executive Session Meeting
February 16, 2020 Special Meeting
2019
October 30, 2019 Meeting was canceled
October 23, 2019 Special Meeting Meeting was canceled
January 16, 2019 View the Amended Agenda (01/09/19)
2018
October 17, 2018 Meeting was canceled
May 14, 2018 (Special Meeting)
May 6, 2018 (Special Meeting)
March 28, 2018 Meeting was canceled
January 25th, 2018 (Special Meeting)
2017
2016
2015
January, 2015 Executive Session Meeting
2014
Succession Committee Meetings Agendas
Search Committee Meetings Agendas
Home Access Center
Home Access Center
The Odyssey Charter School is excited to provide the Home Access Center (HAC) to guardians of students in grades 3 through 12. Home Access Center (HAC) is a web application that allows guardians to examine student academic and registration data.
The Home Access Center is tightly integrated with the Teacher Access Center and the Electronic Gradebook system used by the teachers. It is designed to be easy to use and equally as easy in sharing information between teachers, school officials and parents.
The Home Access Center website is provided for the express use of the parents of Odyssey Charter School students to assist in the communication of important educational information.
Confidential username and password information is sent home with the students*.
Log into the Home Access Center: HAC.DOE.k12.DE.US/HomeAccess. Upon your initial log in you will be required to provide two security questions and answers to the questions. Once this information is provided you will then be able to access Home Access Center.
Please note:
Report card views in Home Access Center will not be available during the two weeks after a marking period ends, as that is the window for entering and processing report card grades. Report card views will be visible again on the day that report cards are issued at the school level. Guardians and students will have access to the other sections of Home Access Center.
* If you do not have your username or password, please contact the main office at your child’s school building.
Health Resources
National Health Resources
A.I. DuPont Hospital/Nemours Foundation: KidsHealth.Org
American Academy of Dermatology: AAD.Org
American Academy of Pediatrics: AAP.Org
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: AAAAI.Org
American Red Cross: RedCross.Org
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: AAFA.Org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC.Gov
Delaware Health and Social Services: DHSS.Delaware.Gov
Delaware School Nurses Association: DSNA.Org
Epilepsy Foundation: EpilepsyFoundation.org
Food Allergy Research and Education: FoodAllergy.org
Mayo Clinic: MayoClinic.org
Medline Plus: MedlinePlus.gov
National Association of School Nurses (NASN): NASN.org
National Institutes of Health: NIH.gov
US Department of Health & Human Services: Health.Gov
Local Health Care Options
Public Health Services for New Castle County
- Child Health Services – Hudson State Service Center (302) 283-7587
- Delaware Helpline (for all State Services) – 211
- Public Health Services in DE: DHSS.Delaware.Gov
Community Health Centers
- Nemours Pediatric Primary Care Practices – (888) 533-3KID
- Claymont Family Health Services – (302) 798-9755 or ClaymontCenter.Org
- Henrietta Johnson Medical Center – (302) 655-6187 or (302) 761-4610 or HJMC.Org (Offers dental care as well)
- Saint Francis Family Practice – (302) 575-8040 or SaintFrancisHealthCare.Org
- Westside Family Health (NCC)- (302) 224-6800 or westsidehealth.org
Walk-in Clinics (not low-cost or free, but convenient)
- RediClinic Wilmington (Marsh Rd.)- (833) 423-7334 or RediClinic.Com
- Go Care Medical Aid Unit in Abby Medical Center (near Home Depot) – (302) 999-0003 or GoCareDelaware.Com
- Limestone Medical Aid Unit (Limestone Rd.) – (302) 992-0500
- Hockessin Walk-In Medical Care (Lantana Square Shopping Center) – (302)234-4000 or UrgentCare.Com
- Nemours duPont Pediatrics Urgent Care- (484) 800-8744
For information about low cost health insurance for children
- DE Healthy Children Program – 1-800-996-9969
Mental Health Services
- Division of Child Mental Health Services, Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families – (302) 633-2571 or 1-800-722-7710
Health Information
Health Information
- Am I Too Sick to Come to School?
- Flu vs. Colds
- Concussions CDC.gov | Concussions: KidsHealth.org
- Acute Gastroenteritis
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Policy Memo | Conjunctivitis: KidsHealth.org
- Pediculosis (Head Lice) Policy Memo | Head Lice 101 | Head Lice: KidsHealth.org
- Fever
- Impetigo
- Tinea
- Bed Bugs
- Strep Throat
- Change of Clothes – All students should bring a change of clothing to be left at school. Many situations arise when students, both girls and boys alike, could use a change of clothes. Examples: Rainy/snowy weather, spilt food items at lunch, personal hygiene…etc. No extra clothing is kept in the nursing office.
OCS Allergy/Wellness Policy
Our wellness initiatives are an essential element of our school curriculum and impact every child every day during classroom instruction, physical education classes, and recess. We know there is a strong correlation between healthy eating/living and academic performance.
Odyssey Charter School has adopted a Food Allergy Policy which states that all food sent in to share with students must be pre-packaged and contain a commercial ingredient label, no homemade food items are allowed.
School-Wide Celebrations: If you are asked to send in a treat for a classroom celebration, i.e. 1OOth day of school, holiday celebrations aligned to the curriculum, etc., we are asking you to work with your child’s teacher to assure compliance with the “Odyssey’s Guidelines for Managing Students with Food Allergies” and other related nutrition mandates.
Birthdays: In keeping with our wellness initiatives and Odyssey’s commitment to providing a safe learning environment for all students, individual student birthdays will not be celebrated with food. Please do not send food items, i.e. cupcakes, cookies, rice crispy treats, etc. in with your child as they will not be distributed. Goody bags may be sent in for your child’s classmates to take home, but must not contain any food items. Examples of accepted goody items are pencils, stickers, erasers, and a small toy/party favor. Grade levels will determine how birthdays will be acknowledged and will share this information with you.
Snack: We know that students perform better when they feed their brains and are well hydrated. When sending in a snack/lunch for your child, please be mindful of students in the class who may have allergies to peanuts, nuts, fish, shellfish, etc. Please reinforce with your child that snacks and lunch items are not meant to be shared with friends unless it is a classroom celebration. Students are encouraged to bring water bottles daily so they remain hydrated throughout the day.
We appreciate your ongoing support as we work together to maintain a healthy, safe learning environment for all students.
Medication Policies & Procedures
Medication Policies & Procedures
-
General
According to Delaware State Law** only the school nurse may administer medications in school.ALL medications must be kept in the nurse’s office, including over the counter medications. Cough drops are the only exception and may stay in classroom, but must be kept at teacher’s desk to avoid over-use or sharing amongst students. Students are not permitted to carry medications with them of any kind during the school day, unless instructed by their physician.
- All Medication must be in the Original Container. Parents are strongly encouraged to bring the medication to the school nurse directly. If students are bringing medications, they should call and inform the nurse , and children should bring the medication to the nurse immediately upon arrival at school
- Parents must give written permission for the nurse to administer medication including the reason for med, name of medicine, dosage and time, any allergies and parent signature
**Delaware Education Regulation: Title 14, Section 817, 1.0-6.0
Prescription Medications
Medications prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider may be administered to students by the school nurse under the following conditions:
- Written request received from the parent/guardian
- The medication must be brought to school in the original container that is properly labeled with the student’s name, the dosage, how and when it is to be administered, the name and phone number of the pharmacy, and the current date of the prescription.
- Any allergies are noted
- The prescription and the medication shall be current and long term prescriptions shall be re-authorized at least once a year.
- Students with asthma or those who require an epipen must have an Emergency Care Plan filled out by their physician on a yearly basis.
Over-The-Counter Medications
The nurse’s office routinely stocks Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, and throat lozenges. Students must have written permission each year from the parent/guardian in order for the school nurse to administer the medications.Non-prescription medications may be given by the school nurse after the nurse assesses the complaint and symptoms. It will be determined if other interventions can be used before administering medication.
If a student requires any other type of over-the-counter medication during school hours, the medication needs to be brought into the nurse’s office in its original container with a note from the parent/guardian stating the dosage, time, and reason for the medication.
These are the State of Delaware regulations and no exceptions will be made. If the medication sent in for your child does not meet ALL of the above criteria for labeling and proper physician orders and parent/guardian permission, the medication WILL NOT BE GIVEN. The medication will be sent home with your child. We cannot accept telephone permission to administer medication. Forms for medication consent are available at the nurse’s office during the school year or via the website.
Students carrying medications
Self-Administration of Asthma Medication: Administrative Code 14:612 (2003), Section 3.11 states that each school district that has a policy must permit the use and possession of an asthmatic quick relief inhaler with an individual prescription label by a student with the following provisions: the student uses the inhaler as directed by a state licensed health practitioner, written authorization for the student to possess and use the inhaler is provided, and a statement releasing the school district and its employees from any liability resulting from the student’s use and possession of the inhaler is given.
Self-Administration of Anaphylaxis Medication: Administrative Code 14:612 (2003), Section 3.11 states that each school district that has a policy must permit the use and possession of an auto-injectable epinephrine with an individual prescription label by a student with the following provisions: the student uses the auto-injectable epinephrine as directed by a state licensed health practitioner, written authorization for the student to possess and use the epinephrine is provided, and a statement releasing the school district and its employees from any liability resulting from the student’s use and possession of the auto-injectable epinephrine is given.
**See nurse forms section of website or ask school nurse for copy of form for doctor/parents to sign
Asthma
- Children who have asthma should have a “quick reliever” medication available in the nurse’s office in the event of an asthma episode at school. The medication can be an inhaler or nebulized medication. Parents must send in a current labeled inhaler or vials of medication, including a tubing set for the nebulizer. There is a nebulizer available for use in the nurse’s office.
- An Asthma Action Plan must be completed and signed by the parent and physician. An effective management plan will allow the student to maintain normal activity and prevent an asthma emergency in school.
Allergies
All students with a doctor-confirmed allergy should have a prescribed Epi-pen at school, with and Allergy Action Plan signed by parents and Doctor.
Controlled Substance Medications
Controlled substance medications must be brought into school by a parent/guardian and received by school nurse for validation. Any unused medication at the end of the school year must be picked up by parent/guardian by the last day of school. Please contact your school nurse for any questions.
Field Trips
The only staff member allowed to administer medications in Delaware schools is the school nurse. Teachers complete training to provide stand-by assistance/ observation of students self-administering medications on field trips.
Nurse Forms
Required health forms for all students
- Complete Record of Immunizations – Obtained from Physician
- Emergency Treatment Card – Completed by Parent/Guardian
- Lead Screening – Obtained from Physician – Required for all students entering Kindergarten
- Delaware Student Health Form PreK-6th*
- Delaware Student Health Form 7th-12th**Completed by Physician
- Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Form-Completed by Parent/Guardian
Additional Health Forms & Action Plans
- Allergy Action Plan Form
- Asthma Action Plan Form
- Check-Off List for New Students
- Food Allergy Action Plan Form
- Information for Parents of New Students
- Information for Parents of Returning Students
- Non-Prescription Medication Administration Request Form
- Prescription Medication Administration Request Form
- Self Administration of Medication Form-Asthma Inhaler
- Self Administration of Medication Form- Auto-injectable Epinephrine
- Seizure Action Plan
- Sports Physical
- Hand Sanitizer Opt Out Form
Sponsors and Supporters
Thank you to all the Sponsors & Supporters of the Odyssey Charter School.
Our appreciation also goes out to the Delaware Department of Education and the Red Clay Consolidated School District for recognizing our vision and granting our school its charter.
AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association)
An Organization dedicated to Philanthropy, Education, Hellenism, Civic Responsibility, Family and Individual Excellence. created in 1922 to promote and teach good citizenship and love for our country, the United States of America.
Greek Ministry of Education
The Greek Ministry of Education supports the establishment and expansion of Charter school accross the country, by assigning teachers compensated by the Greek Government, to teach Greek Language and Math. Part of their responsibilities is to promote Greek Culture, through activities and clubs organised by the school.
CAG Truck Capital
Since 1984, CAG Truck Capital has provided dealers with financing solutions that help truck dealers deliver more trucks. CAG specializes in financing “high risk” deals including start-ups and “difficult credit” customers. We will review any deal that cannot be financed elsewhere regardless of credit score – good or bad.
CPS International
Executive Management & Systems Consulting for Healthcare & High Growth Businesses
We are a preeminent provider of Information Systems Solutions and Consulting Services. Our clients receive added business value through process innovation, the selection and implementation of enabling technologies, and effective organizational development. Call 302-723-1518 to learn more!
Innovative Schools Development Corp
Promotes outstanding student achievement in Delaware by developing excellent schools
The Innovative Schools Development Corporation (ISDC) is committed to strengthening community-based efforts to create and nurture innovative schools. Our partners and clients include a wide spectrum of people devoted to delivering better education to our young people.
Pantano Real Estate
The PANTANO Real Estate Promise: We are so confident in our ability to provide you with excellent service that, if you are not satisfied with our service, simply let us know, and we will excuse you from your representation agreement without further obligation, we Promise!
Pat’s Pizza
Eating at a Pat’s Family Restaurant is “a fine dining experience”. From the inviting atmosphere to the never-ending menu, we’re sure that you will have a great night out…or in!
Seasons Pizza
Whether for a group of friends getting together for the big game, a school party or entertaining a large group for your business or family, Seasons Pizza can cater your affair – whatever size it is!
By-Laws
Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Odyssey Charter School
Adopted as of the 16th of November, 2004
amended and restated effective the 9th day of September, 2015
Amended December 18, 2019
Amended July 21 2021
ARTICLE I
THE CORPORATION
Section 1. Name and Principal Office. The Odyssey Charter School, Inc. (the “Corporation”), is a non-profit Delaware corporation having its principal office at 4319 Lancaster Pike, Barley Mill Plaza, Wilmington, Delaware 19805.
Section 2. Non-Profit Corporation. The Corporation shall be incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”).
Section 3. Membership Corporation. The Corporation is a membership corporation and shall be governed by a Board of Directors (as defined below).
Section 4. Tax-Exempt Status. The Corporation shall apply for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the “Code”).
Section 5. Fiscal Year. The Corporation’s fiscal year shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30.
Section 6. Purposes. The purposes of the Corporation are to open and operate a Charter School (the “School”), as such term is defined in Title 14, Chapter 5 of the Delaware Code and regulations associated therewith (collectively, the “Charter School Code”) and to conduct such activities in connection with the foregoing as may be determined by the Board and as shall be permissible under the Charter School Code; provided, however, that such purposes and business shall at all times be limited exclusively to those exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to the extent permissible under the Charter School Code the Corporation’s purposes shall include the following:
- To create, establish and operate the School;
- To provide classroom instruction for its students, as well as such before-school programs, after-school programs and other educationally related programs offered outside the traditional school year as the Board shall authorize for the education of its students;
- To provide an accredited program in secondary education;
- To lease or own and operate a school facility in New Castle County Delaware, or at such other location as the Board shall determine;
- To employ and train sufficient staff to provide instruction to students;
- To establish policies, plans and procedures for the implementation and administration of the designated purposes;
- To enter into agreements with outside entities in connection with the foregoing purposes; and
- To fulfill such other purposes and functions, consistent with the DGCL and the Charter School Code, as the Board shall determine from time to time.
The organization shall engage directly in the support of such purposes and may make distributions to other organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3), for use by the distributees in support of such purposes.
Section 7. Net Earnings. No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its Directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Section 6 of these Bylaws.
Section 8. Political Activities Prohibited. No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
Section 9. Discrimination Prohibited. The Corporation shall not, in the operation of its activities in fulfillment of its corporate purposes, discriminate against students or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law; provided that Corporation may conduct school classes for children of certain specified ages.
Section 10. Inconsistent Activities Prohibited. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, the Corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal taxes Odyssey Charter School, Inc. Page 3 of 14 income tax under § 501(c)(3) of the Code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under § 170(c)(2) of the Code.
Section 11. The Mission. The mission of Odyssey Charter School is to prepare students for a lifelong enthusiasm for learning, develop a keen awareness of world citizenship and culture, and establish critical thinking and problem-solving proficiency through the added learning of the Modern Greek language and Mathematics focus. The curriculum will integrate the learning of a foreign language, specifically, Greek, along with the English language, and teach reading, writing, math and science through the applied technologies to result in students who are:
- Critical thinkers
- Problem solvers
- Lifelong learners and achievers
- Flexible and adaptable
- Empowered
- Academically well-rounded and proficient, and
- Respectful and responsible members in the school and community
ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. General Power and Authority. Subject to limitations imposed by law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Directors (collectively, the “Board”; individually, a “Director”). The Board has the power to oversee the business of the Corporation. The Board may delegate such powers as it deems necessary and to the extent authorized by law. The Board and its Directors shall commit to ethical, businesslike, and lawful conduct including the proper use of authority and appropriate decorum when acting as Board Directors, and shall aspire to do the following:
- Serve the children, staff, and parents of the School in accordance with the principles, by-laws, policies and contract with the State Board of Education, and any other governing documents approved by the Board in an effort to have all decisions made for the best interests of the students and the school.
- Abide by and support majority decisions of the Board.
- Regularly attend meetings. As measured by each election year, Board Directors will not miss more than two regularly scheduled meetings in any three-month period or two consecutive meetings without Board approval.
- Follow Board policies and procedures.
- Encourage all Directors of the Board to participate fully in Board action.
- Be aware of the implications of their role and how it affects their relationships with other school community members.
- Not discuss the confidential business of the Board outside of executive sessions.
- Not use the school or any part of the school program for their own economic advantage or for the advantage of their friends or relations.
- Excuse themselves from the deliberation and vote of an issue in which they have any actual or potential conflict of interest.
- Recognize that as one Director of a larger Board each Board Director should only purport to speak for the Board as a whole when authorized to do so.
- Respect the opinion of others and make no unprofessional remarks, in or out of Board meetings, about other Directors of the Board or members of the school community.
- Not discuss Head of School or staff performance outside of an executive session of a Board meeting.
- Carefully read all information and ask critical questions so that they are fully informed about issues facing the Board. They will also carefully examine all sides of issue before making decisions.
- Support the Head of School’s role as the school’s instructional leader and operations manager.
- Participate in identified training or in-servicing as determined by the Board.
Section 2. Composition of Board. The Board size shall be composed of 11 voting Directors. The Board will strive for gender diversity from all appointing sources. Five (5) Directors of the Board shall be appointed and maintained at all times by the Wilmington Chapter #95 of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association’s family of organizations (“AHEPA”). Six (6) Board Directors will be appointed by non-AHEPA Directors of the Board by majority vote. The non-AHEPA Directors may not include any member, or immediate family of a member of the following organizations: AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Maids of Athena, and Sons of Pericles (AHEPA Family). The non-AHEPA Directors must include: three (3) Directors which are parents of a child currently enrolled at the School and should strive to have representation across the grade levels: no more than two (2) Directors who are teachers in the School with one (1) representing the Greek Program and one (1) representing non-Greek program with at least one holding a Delaware certification for education: one (1) Director will represent the community at large. The Board may increase the size of the Board by majority vote while maintaining a non-AHEPA affiliated majority. The Head of School and any other school executives the Board designates may participate as non-voting ex officio Directors of the Board at the Board’s discretion. At no time may any parent hold a position on the Board if that parent’s spouse is a Board Director; however, a spouse of a Board Director may be a committee chair at the same time. The immediate family member of an employee shall not be a Director of the Board during the period of the employee’s employment.
Section 3. Election of Directors. On or before the regularly scheduled June meeting of the Board each year, AHEPA will present to the AHEPA sitting Board of Directors the representatives selected as replacements for retiring AHEPA representatives who will serve on the Board in the upcoming fiscal year, and current Directors seeking a second term. On or before the regularly scheduled June meeting of the Board each year, the non-AHEPA Nominating Committee (see Article IV, Section 2) will present to the non-AHEPA sitting Board Directors the non-AHEPA board nominees who will replace retiring non-AHEPA Board Directors on the Board for the upcoming fiscal year, and current Directors seeking a second term. Non-AHEPA Board nominees will be elected by majority vote of the non-AHEPA sitting Board Directors. In all cases, Board Directors replacing Board Directors who had to vacate their seat before the end of their term will serve only the remainder of the separated Director’s term. The non-AHEPA Nominating Committee shall establish a policy governing the application and nomination process for Directors which shall promote broader publication of openings, and will seek to fill seats in a manner consistent with furthering the strategic mission of the Corporation.
Section 4. Term of Directors. All Board positions are held for a three (3) year term. Board classes will be established as much as possible so that all experienced AHEPA and non-AHEPA Board Directors do not rotate off the Board during the same election period. Board classes establish a pattern of roughly one third of the Board reaching the end of their terms every year. Board Directors shall be able to retain a seat on the Board for no more than two (2) consecutive terms. In order to serve a second term, each Director must be re-appointed by the group (AHEPA or non-AHEPA) that originally nominated such Director, in accordance with such group’s nominating and appointing practices. Once separated, individuals may serve on committees as a non-Board Director and serve again as a Board Director after at least one full term (3 years) break in service between appointments or election. Board Directors will rotate off the Board according to their class.
Section 5. Meetings. The Board shall hold an Annual Meeting (the “Annual Meeting”) and at least quarterly regular meetings each year. The date and time of the Annual and regular meetings shall be established by resolution of the Board. Special meetings of the Board may be called by or at the request of the President or by request of at least 25% of the Board. Any such request by the Directors shall state the time and place of the proposed special meeting.
Section 6. Open Meetings. Every annual, regular, or special meeting of the Board shall be open to the public, except as provided in the Delaware Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del. C. § 10001 et seq. (“FOIA”). Notice of the time and place of any meeting shall be given, and a record of the meetings shall be taken, in the manner provided in FOIA. No Directors shall conduct a meeting (as such term is defined in FOIA), except as provided in FOIA. Directors may participate in an open or closed meeting of the Board by video conference to the extent, and under the procedure, authorized under FOIA.
Section 7. Quorum. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting thereof.
Section 8. Acts of the Board. The act of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board.
Section 9. Subsequent Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring on the Board outside of the scheduled election of Directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of AHEPA Directors for an AHEPA vacancy or non-AHEPA Directors for a non-AHEPA vacancy. This election must maintain the non-AHEPA affiliated majority by one Director. Vacancies should be filled expeditiously in accordance with each group’s nominating practices.
Section 10. Removal for Cause. Any Director may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the remaining Directors (excluding the Director whose removal is being considered) for any of the following reasons:
- Failure to perform his/her duties as a Director; or
- Violating any of the obligations set forth in the DGCL or the Charter School Code; or
- For cause, including, but not limited to, specified abuse of power or authority, illegal activity, or deliberate and serious breach of these Bylaws; or
- Upon a petition signed by two-thirds of the School’s families (one vote per family) describing in detail the reasons for such petition. This request may be raised through any of the Board Directors for consideration. Such removal shall only be for cause, including, but not limited to, specified abuse of power or authority, illegal activity, or deliberate and serious breach of these Bylaws; or
- If it is otherwise in the best interests of the Corporation or the School.
Section 11. Removal for Repeated Absences. Directors shall not miss more than two consecutive meetings of the regularly scheduled Board meetings or more than two (2) of the regularly scheduled meetings in any three-month period as such absences are contrary to the effective operation of the Board. Special or emergency meetings shall not be considered for this purpose. If either event occurs, Board approval is necessary for the Director to continue on the Board. Such approval shall only be obtained by a majority vote of a quorum at one of the next regularly scheduled meetings. If approval is not given, the Board Director shall be notified in writing and the Board shall act to fill the vacancy.
Section 12. Role of Parent Directors. Directors shall not approach School staff as Directors when communicating a personal, parental concern or complaint. Outside Board-sanctioned interactions, parent Directors shall only approach staff in the same manner and following the same rules as other non-Board Director parents. Directors are expected to use the same common sense and courtesy that would be expected of the average, prudent parent in similar circumstances.
Section 13. Duties of Directors. A Director shall discharge the Director’s duties, including the Director’s duties as a member of a committee, in good faith, with ordinary care, and in a manner the Director reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the Corporation. In the discharge of any duty imposed or power conferred on a Director, including as a member of a committee, the Director may in good faith rely on information, opinions, reports, or statements, including financial statements and other financial data, concerning the Corporation or another person that were prepared or presented by:
- One or more officers or employees of the Corporation;
- Legal counsel, public accountants, or other persons as to matters the Director reasonably believes are within the person’s professional or expert competence; or
- A committee of the Board of which the Director is not a member.
A Director is not relying in good faith, within the meaning of this Section, if the Director has knowledge concerning a matter in question that makes reliance otherwise permitted by this section unwarranted. A Director is not liable to the Corporation, any Director, or any other person for any action taken or not taken as a Director if the Director acted in compliance with this Section. A person seeking to establish liability of a Director must prove that the Director has not acted in good faith, with ordinary care, and in a manner the Director reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the Corporation.
Section 14. Compensation. No Board Director shall receive compensation for service on the Board or for any committee.
Section 15. Proxies Not Permitted. Board Directors shall be entitled to vote in person only and not by proxy.
Section 16. Conflict of Interest. Board positions are held in the public trust and are created in the interest of the common good and for benefit of the people. It is the intent of this section to maintain the integrity of the governing process, public confidence and to prevent the use of the public office for private gain. Therefore, it is the Corporation’s general policy not to employ or contract with Board Directors or members of their immediate families, or person/entities having an ongoing business or financial relationship with the Corporation. Board Directors and employees shall disclose any known or potential conflict of interest in writing to the Board prior to the time set for voting on any such transaction. A Board Director making such disclosure shall not vote on the matter or attempt to influence the decision of other Board Directors in voting on the matter. The written disclosure shall be attached to the minutes of the meeting in which Board action occurs related the matter disclosed. Any contract entered into Odyssey Charter School, Inc. Page 8 of 14 in violation of this section shall be deemed voidable and failure to make the disclosure required by this section shall be grounds for removal or termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Board Director and each committee member shall be bound by the requirements of Title 29, Chapter 58 (the “Code of Conduct”) and in the event of a conflict between these Bylaws and the Code of Conduct, the Code of Conduct shall control. Additionally, Board Directors who are part of the AHEPA family are explicitly required to recuse themselves from votes on matters directly impacting AHEPA Family organizations. In accordance with the Conflict of Interest Policy, if, for any reason any Director of the Board feels they cannot remain impartial and make decisions for the best interest of the school and mission, they should recuse themselves from a vote on that issue.
Section 17. Rules of Order. The Board shall have the authority to determine its Rules of Order. In the event of a procedural controversy, Roberts Rules of Order shall apply.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers. The officers of the Board shall consist of a President, one or more Vice Presidents (the number thereof to be determined by the Board), a Secretary, a Treasurer, and such other officers as may be elected in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The Vice President (or First Vice President if there are more than one) will be from the group not holding the office of President (AHEPA President – non-AHEPA Vice President and vice versa). The Board may elect or appoint any other officers as it shall deem desirable, such officers to have the authority and perform the duties prescribed from time to time by the Board. Any two or more non-President offices may be held by the same person. Officers will serve a term of one year and may serve no more than three consecutive terms in the same office. Upon majority approval of the Board, the President and VP/First VP can serve a second one year term. Under no circumstances may be President and VP/First VP serve more than two consecutive years. No paid employee, contractor or their immediate family members may assume the roles of President or Vice President/First Vice President.
Section 2. Election. The officers of the Board shall be elected annually by the Board with the exception of the President (other than the First Presidential election for the Board). The Vice President/First Vice President will assume the Presidency after the President completes his or her term in office. The Presidency and Vice Presidency/First Vice Presidency will rotate between AHEPA and non-AHEPA party appointees. Every Board Director is eligible to be nominated from the floor and vote for the officers (unless recused for conflict of interest). New offices may be created and filled at any meeting of the Board. The officers apart from the President and First Vice President may, but need not, be Directors of the Board.
Section 3. Removal. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board may be removed by the Board, at any time, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the Board.
Section 4. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by the Board by a majority vote of the Directors. Vacancy elections must comply with the rotation of the Presidency between AHEPA and non-AHEPA Board Directors.
Section 5. President. The Board President appointment shall rotate between AHEPA and non-AHEPA Directors at the completion of the full term which may include renewals/extensions of role according to Article III Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board. He or she may sign, with the Secretary or any other officer authorized by the Board, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by these Bylaws or by statute to some other officer or agent of the Board; and in general he or she shall perform all duties incident to the office of President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. Should the circumstance arise that the Vice President declines to ascend to the Presidency and no one else accepts a nomination for the Presidency from the nominating party due for a Presidential term, the appointing party may select a Director from the full Board and that Director may be affirmed as President by a majority vote of the appointing party.
Section 6. Vice President(s). In the absence of the President or in event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the Vice President/First Vice President shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all other powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. Any Vice President/First Vice President shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the president or by the Board. The Vice President/First Vice President is automatically expected to assume the role of President upon the expiration of the then-current President’s term.
Section 7. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Corporation, receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such moneys in the name of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositaries as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws; and in general perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the President or by the Board. If required by the Board, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful discharge of his or her duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board shall determine. In addition to the foregoing, the Treasurer shall present annually to the Board a report showing in appropriate detail the following: (a) the assets and liabilities of the Corporation as of the end of the fiscal year immediately preceding the date of the report; (b) the principal changes in assets and liabilities during the year immediately preceding the date of the report; (c) the revenue receipts of the Corporation for the year immediately preceding the date of the report; (d) the expenses or disbursements of the Corporation during the year immediately preceding the date of the report.
Section 8. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meeting of the Board in one or more sets of paper or electronic records provided for that propose; see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law, including, but not limited to FOIA; be custodian of the corporate records, keep a register of contact information of each Director which shall be furnished to the Secretary by such Director; and in general perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the president or by the Board.
ARTICLE IV
COMMITTEES
Section 1. Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members including the Treasurer. The Head of School and/or Campus Operations Officer may sit on the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall assist in the preparation, review and evaluation of annual budgets and financial reports.
Section 2. Non-AHEPA Nominating Committee. The Non-AHEPA Nominating Committee shall consist of at least three (3) and a maximum of six non-AHEPA Board Directors. This committee may invite up to three non-Director, non-AHEPA members to assist in the recruitment and nominating process. This committee is responsible for the nomination of the Board’s non-AHEPA Directors for presentation to the non-AHEPA majority Directors for a vote. A majority vote of the non-AHEPA Directors of the Board confirms their election to the Board.
Section 3. Other Committees. Other committees not having and exercising the authority of the Board in the management of the Corporation may be appointed in such manner as may be designated at a meeting at which a quorum is present and may consist of one or more Directors or others. Such committees may include (by way of illustration and without requirement or limitation) an election committee, an audit committee, a recruitment/retention committee, a human resources committee, and a curriculum committee. Any committee member may be removed, at any time with or without cause, by the person or persons authorized to appoint such member.
Section 4. Appointment. Committee members and committee chairs will be selected and approved by a majority vote of the Board at a regular Board meeting and will be reconfirmed annually by the Board. The authority to select committee members may be delegated to the committee Chair by a majority vote of the Board.
Section 5. Vacancies. Vacancies in the membership of any committee may be filled by appointments made in the same manner as provided in the case of the original appointments.
Section 6. Quorum. Unless otherwise provided in the resolution of the Board designating a committee, majority of the whole committee shall constitute a quorum and the act of a majority of the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the committee.
Section 7. Procedures. Each committee may adopt rules for its own governance not inconsistent with these Bylaws or with rules adopted by the Board.
ARTICLE V
CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS
Section 1. Contracts. The Board President (or Vice President/First Vice President in his/her absence) may enter into and execute contracts after an affirmative vote by the Board majority. Additionally, a majority of the Board may affirmatively vote to allow additional Directors, officers, or agents identified by the Board to enter into and execute contracts.
Section 2. Checks, Etc. All checks, drafts or orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidence of indebtedness issues in the name of the Corporation, shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board. In the absence of such determination by the Board, such instruments shall be signed by the treasurer or the president of the Board.
Section 3. Corporate Funds. All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositaries as the Board may select.
Section 4. Loans. No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation and no evidence of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Board. For the sake of clarification, a contract by which the corporation secures goods or services in return for payment shall not be construed to be “evidence of indebtedness” under this Section. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. No loan, advance, overdraft or withdrawal by an officer or Director of the Board, other than in the ordinary and usual course of the business of the Corporation, shall be made or permitted. Any authorization for a borrowing may be general or confined to specific instances, and may include authorization to pledge, as security for borrowing so authorized any and all securities and other real or personal property, or both, at any time held by the Corporation.
Section 5. Donations. The Board may accept on behalf of the Corporation any contribution, gift, bequest or devise for the general purposes or for any special purpose of the Corporation.
Section 6. Reimbursements. All expenses for out-of-state travel funded fully or partially by School funds, whether funded directly by School or reimbursed with funds under School control will be approved by the Board prior to travel.
ARTICLE VI
BOOKS AND RECORDS
Section 1. Books and Records. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of the Board and committees having any of the authority of the Board. All books and records of the Corporation may be inspected by any Director, or his or her agent or attorney, for the proper purpose of any reasonable time.
Section 2. Financial Accounting. The Corporation shall use financial accounting practices consistent with the Delaware financial accounting manual; shall obtain an annual audit of its financial affairs by a certified public accountant; and shall, in all respects, comply with the financial accounting requirements imposed under the DGCL and the Charter School Code.
Section 3. Public Records. All “public records,” as such term is defined in FOIA, shall be collected, assembled, maintained, preserved or destroyed, withheld or disclosed or otherwise made available to the public, all as provided in such chapter.
ARTICLE VII
COMPENSATION AND INDEMNIFICATION
Section 1. Indemnification. The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceedings, where civil, criminal, administrative or investigate (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a Director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, officer, employee or agent or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonably cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. This indemnification shall be to the fullest extent authorized or permitted under the DGCL or other applicable law, and shall be subject to the limitations, restrictions, and conditions for indemnification set forth in the DGCL.
The indemnification provided by this section shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which any person seeking indemnification may be entitled under any bylaws, agreement, statute, court decision or otherwise, nor or hereafter in effect, both as to action in his or her official capacity, and as to action in another capacity which holding such office, and shall continue to a person who has ceased to be a Director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.
Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit, or proceeding described in this section may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit, or proceeding as authorized by the Board on receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the Director, an officer, an employee, or an agent to repay the amount unless it is ultimately determined that the party is entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this section.
Section 2. Insurance. The Corporation shall purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is serving the Corporation in any capacity, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liability under the provision of this Article or of the DGCL.
Section 3. Fidelity Loss. The Treasurer, at the direction of the Board, shall arrange for and maintain on behalf of the Corporation insurance or other suitable protection against fidelity losses and against such other losses as the Board may deem appropriate.
ARTICLE VIII
Amendments
Section 1. Procedure to Amend Bylaws. The Board shall have the authority to make, amend or repeal a particular by-law by means of a two-step process. First, any proposed amendment must be introduced at a regular Board meeting for consideration with a minimum waiting period of at least 14 days before a vote on the amendment. Proposed amendments will be publicized in writing among the Board, staff and parents at least seven days prior to the meeting where a vote may be taken. Should the proposed bylaw change not stand as proposed, any modification must be publicized as before with a vote upon the proposed amendment at the next scheduled Board meeting. (See Section 2 for voting requirements.) No by-law adoptions or amendments shall conflict or be inconsistent with governing law (unless a waiver is obtained), applicable policies or regulations of the State of Delaware as may be amended from time to time (unless a waiver is obtained), or the Corporation’s charter to operate the School.
Section 2. Majority Vote and Notice Requirement. Any amendment, addition or repeal requires a majority vote of the complete Board, rather than a majority of a quorum. Notice of the proposed changes to the by-laws shall be given to Board Directors at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting for which the proposed change is on the agenda. In no case shall the Board have the authority to change the mission of the School.
ARTICLE IX
COMPLIANCE AND INTERPRETATION
Section 1. Compliance. The Corporation shall at all times operate in compliance with the requirements imposed under the DGCL, the Charter School Code, the Internal Revenue Code, and other applicable laws relating to a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation operating an open-enrollment charter school. The Corporation shall further operate at all times in compliance with the charter granted to it to operate an open-enrollment charter school under the Charter School Code.
Section 2. Interpretation. These Bylaws, and any resolution subsequently adopted by the Board, shall be interpreted consistent with the requirements of Section 1 of this Article.
ARTICLE X
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Plan of Liquidation or Dissolution. A plan providing for the distribution of assets, not inconsistent with the provisions of these Bylaws or the DGCL, may be adopted by the Board in the process of dissolution and shall be adopted by the Corporation for the purpose of authorizing any transfer or conveyance of assets for which the DGCL requires a plan of distribution, in the following manner: A plan of distribution shall be adopted at a meeting of the Board upon receiving the vote of a majority of the Directors in office.
Section 2. Severability. If any of the provisions of these bylaws are held to be partially or wholly invalid or unenforceable for any reason, that holding shall not affect, alter, or impair any of the other provisions of these bylaws or the Odyssey Charter School, Inc. Page 14 of 14 remaining part of any provision that is held to be partially invalid or unenforceable. In such an event, these bylaws shall be construed as if the invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted.
Section 3. Seal. The Corporation shall have no seal.
Adopted and recorded on July 14 2021,
by vote of the Odyssey Charter School Board of Directors.
Download/Print the Odyssey Charter School By-Laws
Parent Portal
ClassLink Portal
We are excited to announce the launch of ClassLink, a Single Sign On (SSO) portal purchased by the DOE to replace its current Information Management System (IMS), a portal the DOE uses to deliver applications to schools and districts (such as ESchool, IEP Plus, Unit Count, PDMS, and other DOE applications). DOE licensed the free use of ClassLink to every school/district in the state, allowing them to build their own SSO subsites. Click on the button below to learn more.
Staff Directory
Counseling Corner
The Counseling Program at Odyssey Charter School is based on the American School Counselor Associations National Standards and facilitates student development in three content areas:
- Academic
- Post-Secondary Readiness
- Social/Emotional Development
Food Service
Odyssey Charter School is committed to providing well-balanced meals that contribute to the health and well-being of our students. We believe nutrition influences a student’s development, lifelong health, and potential for learning. The meal program provides lunch and breakfast for all of the grades that we serve (Kindergarten thru 12th grade).
Before / After Care Program
Familiar faces, a nurturing environment, and a caring attitude are little things that make up the Before and After Care community at Odyssey Charter School. Click the link below to learn about our before & after care programs.
Home Access Center (HAC)
The Home Access Center (HAC) is provided to guardians of students in grades 5 and up. Home Access Center (HAC) is a web application that allows guardians to examine student academic and registration data.
High School Course Catalog
Please click the link below for the 2024-2025 Course Catalog
Contact Us
Please contact us with any questions or concerns.