Navigator Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

Zoom
This meeting will take place via teleconference pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20.

The Board of Directors 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 Zoom phone numbers: (669) 900-6833 or (646) 876-9923. The meeting ID is: 959 8449 43958. The meeting passcode is: 908744.

Members of the public attending online who wish to comment during the board meeting will use the online “raise hand” tool in Zoom when the chairperson elicits public comments. Members of the public planning to attend by phone are invited to confirm their intent to comment up to one hour prior to the meeting by calling (831) 217-4894.

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 time limits for individual comments. The board reserves the right to mute and remove a participant from the meeting if the participant unreasonably disrupts the meeting.

Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this public meeting should be made twenty-four hours prior to the meeting by calling (831) 217-4894. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. The agenda and public documents will 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.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Board Chair 2 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Board Chair 2 m
   
The Board Chair will initiate attendance via roll call.
 
  C. Adoption of Resolution for Navigator Schools Board of Directors to Meet Remotely in Accordance with AB 361 Vote Tom Peraic 5 m
   
The board will consider a resolution and related findings pursuant to AB 361 to extend virtual meetings of the Navigator Schools governing bodies to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
 
     
  D. Remarks from the Board Chair   Board Chair 3 m
  E. Public Comments   Board Chair 5 m
   
The board will receive public comments regarding non-agenda items, if any, following expectations and time limits reviewed by the chairperson.
 
  F. Approve Special Board Meeting Minutes (Sep 2) Approve Minutes Board Chair 1 m
   
Members will vote on the approval of minutes from the special meeting held on September 2, 2021.
 
    Minutes for NS Special Board Meeting on September 2, 2021  
  G. Approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes (Aug 24) Approve Minutes Board Chair 1 m
   
Members will vote on the approval of minutes from the regular board meeting held on August 24, 2021.
 
    Minutes for Board Meeting on August 24, 2021  
  H. Approve Special Board Meeting Minutes (Aug 2) Approve Minutes Board Chair 1 m
   
Members will vote on the approval of minutes from the special board meeting held on August 2, 2021.
 
    Minutes for NS Special Board Meeting on August 2, 2021  
  I. Approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes (June 14) Approve Minutes Board Chair 1 m
   
Members will vote on the approval of minutes from the regular board meeting held on June 14, 2021.
 
    Minutes for NS Board Meeting on June 14, 2021  
  J. CEO Report   Kevin Sved 3 m
     
II. Committees and Related Actions 6:24 PM
  A. Governance Committee Report FYI John Flaherty 3 m
   
The Committee Chair will provide a summary of recent committee activities.
 
     
  B. Form 700 and Conflict of Interest Code FYI Tom Peraic 10 m
   
Navigator's General Counsel will provide an update concerning recent state approval of the Navigator Schools Conflict of Interest Code. He will review next steps concerning the submission of Form 700 on the part of board members and relevant staff to the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
 
     
  C. Academic Success Committee Report FYI Ian Connell 3 m
   
The Committee Chair will provide a summary of recent committee activities.
 
     
  D. Finance Committee Report FYI JP Anderson 3 m
   
A committee member will provide a summary of recent committee activities.
 
     
     
  E. Proposed 2021-22 Budget Revisions Vote JP Anderson 10 m
   
A committee member will present the proposed 2021-22 budget revisions. The board will consider approval of the proposed revised 2021-22 Navigator Schools budget.
 
     
     
  F. ESSER III Plan: GPS Vote JP Anderson 5 m
   
A Finance Committee member will present ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) plans for all Navigator Schools. The board will hold separate votes considering approval of each plan, beginning with Gilroy Prep School.
 
     
     
  G. ESSER III Plan: HPS Vote JP Anderson 1 m
   
The board will vote on the approval of the ESSER III plan for Hollister Prep School.
 
     
  H. ESSER III Plan: WPS Vote JP Anderson 1 m
   
The board will vote on the approval of the ESSER III plan for Watsonville Prep School.
 
     
III. Topical Items 7:00 PM
  A. Navigator Schools Strategic Plan Discuss John Flaherty 60 m
   
The Board Chair will lead a discussion focusing on the development of an updated strategic plan for Navigator Schools, including organizational goals, timelines, and related measures.
 
     
  B. WPS Opening at 407 Main Street Discuss Kevin Sved 10 m
   
K. Sved will share a review of the recent launch and opening ceremonies for Watsonville Prep School in its new facilities at 407 Main Street.
 
IV. Closed Session 8:10 PM
  A. Announcement and Vote to Enter Closed Session Vote Board Chair 2 m
   
The Board Chair will announce the reason for the closed session. The board will vote on approval to enter closed session via roll call.
 
  B. Closed Session: Real Property Negotiations for San Benito County APN# 052-090-045 Discuss Kevin Sved 15 m
   
K. Sved will present information concerning real property negotiations for San Benito County APN# 052-090-045.
 
  C. CEO Evaluation Discuss John Flaherty 10 m
   
The board will discuss CEO evaluation in closed session.
 
V. Return to Open Session 8:37 PM
  A. Actions Taken During Closed Session FYI Board Chair 1 m
   
Upon returning to open session, the Board Chair will announce actions taken during closed session.
 
  B. Approval of Consulting Services Agreement Vote Kevin Sved 5 m
   
The board will vote on the approval of a consulting services agreement with Elizabeth Sanborn Falcon, doing business as Benchmark Realty Advisors.
 
     
VI. Closing Items 8:43 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Board Chair 2 m
   
Members will vote on adjournment via roll call.