Navigator Schools

NS Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM PDT
This meeting will be by teleconference pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20.

The Board of Directors (“Board”) and employees of Navigator Schools shall meet via the Zoom meeting platform. Members of the public who wish to access this Board meeting may do so online at https://zoom.us/join or via telephone by calling the Zoom phone number: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799. The meeting ID is: 929 5753 8088. The meeting password is: 734857.

Members of the public who wish to comment during the Board meeting may use the “raise hand” tool on the Zoom platform. Members of the public attending by phone may direct their request to speak to the Zoom meeting host.

Individual comments will be limited to three minutes. If an interpreter is needed, comments will be translated into English and the time limit shall be six minutes. At its discretion, the Board may limit the total time allotted to public comments and set new limits for the number of minutes for individual comments. The Board reserves the right to mute or remove a participant from the meeting if the participant unreasonably disrupts the Board meeting.

Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this public meeting should be made 24 hours prior to the meeting by calling (831) 217-4894. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. The agenda and public documents can be modified upon request as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

An archive of board meeting agendas and minutes is maintained at the Navigator Schools Support Office, 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023. Please telephone (831) 217-4894 for more information.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Caitrin Wright 2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Caitrin Wright 3 m
  C. Approve Minutes of Emergency Board Meeting, March 16, 2020 Approve Minutes Caitrin Wright 1 m
    Minutes for NS Emergency Board Meeting on March 16, 2020  
  D. Approve Minutes of Prior Board Meeting, February 4, 2020 Approve Minutes Caitrin Wright 1 m
    Minutes for NS Board Meeting on February 4, 2020  
  E. Public Comments   Caitrin Wright 3 m
   
The Board will receive public comments regarding non-agenda items, if any, at this time, following expectations and time limits as outlined by the Board Chair (listed under Notice at the top of this agenda).
 
II. Topical Items 6:10 PM
  A. COVID-19 Response and Impact Report Discuss Kevin Sved 30 m
   
Board members will discuss the report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response of Navigator Schools.
 
     
     
     
  B. Paycheck Protection Program Acceptance Vote Kevin Sved 5 m
   
Members will vote on the approval of Resolution 2020-09 regarding acceptance of a loan through the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program. 
 
     
  C. Watsonville Prep School Facilities Vote Kevin Sved 25 m
   
K. Sved will review updates and next steps relating to long-term facilities for Watsonville Prep School, including consideration of 407 Main preconstruction expense authorization, consideration of ExEd financing for the 407 Main Street Project, and consideration of a lease of 407 Main Street, Watsonville.
 
     
     
  D. Organizational Priorities Updates FYI Kevin Sved 3 m
   
K. Sved will present highlights from written reports provided in the agenda packet.
 
     
     
     
III. Committee Items 7:13 PM
  A. Finance Committee Report FYI Joyce Montgomery 5 m
   
J. Montgomery will present an update on the latest activities of the Finance Committee, including 2020-21 budget planning and financials through March 31, 2020.
 
     
  B. Recognition of Joyce Montgomery, Board Member Discuss Caitrin Wright 10 m
   
C. Wright will lead recognition of Joyce Montgomery for her service on the Navigator Schools Board.
 
  C. Governance Committee Report FYI John Flaherty 3 m
   
J. Flaherty will present an update on the latest activities of the Governance Committee.
 
  D. Board Treasurer Election Vote Caitrin Wright 2 m
   
The Board will nominate and vote on the election of a new NS Board Treasurer.
 
IV. Consent Agenda 7:33 PM
  A. Consent Agenda Vote Caitrin Wright 2 m
   
Board members will vote on the approval of the consent agenda, including: Consolidated Application (ConApp), State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) Agreement, Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) Budget Revision for Transportation, Watsonville Prep School Second Interim Report, and approval of the Proposition 39 Offer for Watsonville Prep School.
 
     
     
     
     
     
V. Closed Session 7:35 PM
  A. Public Announcement of Reasons for Closed Session FYI Caitrin Wright 2 m
   
The Board Chair will announce reasons for the closed session to the public.
 
  B. Closed Session: Delegate Authority to CEO to Execute Lease and Related Financing Terms for 407 Main Street Vote Kevin Sved 15 m
   
The board will consider delegating authority to the CEO to execute a lease agreement and related financing terms for 407 Main Street project.
 
  C. Closed Session: Real Property Negotiation, Hollister Prep School Vote Kevin Sved 5 m
   
The Board will consider the approval of a purchase agreement with South Street LLC to acquire vacant land for Hollister Prep School.
 
VI. Return to Open Session 7:57 PM
  A. Public Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session FYI Caitrin Wright 1 m
   
C. Wright will report actions taken during closed session.
 
VII. Closing Items 7:58 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Caitrin Wright 2 m
   
Board members will vote on the adjournment of the meeting.