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Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM

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Committee Members Present

Ian Connell (remote), Nora Crivello (remote), Shara Hegde (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Caprice Young (remote), Tom Peraic (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Nora Crivello called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Navigator Schools to order on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 3:34 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting

Ian Connell made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 01-12-26.
Shara Hegde seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Opening Comments from Committee Chair

Nora Crivello, Committee Chair, waived opening comments.

E.

Opening Comments from CEO & Superintendent

Dr. Caprice Young, CEO & Superintendent, waived opening comments.

F.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. Governance

A.

Board Positions

The Board engaged in a general discussion concerning the recruitment and composition of the Governing Board.

B.

Safety Plan

Shara Hegde made a motion to recommend approval of the CSSP to the Board pending input from SSC site meetings at GPS, HPS, WPS, and HCC.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Whistleblower Policy

Nora Crivello made a motion to recommend approval of the Whistleblower Policy to the Board.
Shara Hegde seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Shara Hegde made a motion to recommend approval of the Conflict of Interest Policy to the Board.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Nora Crivello made a motion to recommend approval of the Parent and Family Engagement Policy, pending any meaningful participation from any stakeholder.
Shara Hegde seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Topical

A.

Growth Plan Updates

The Committee engaged in a general discussion concerning the Growth Plan. Committee Member Ian Connell pointed out that the agenda item was inadvertently identified as calling for a vote, after which there was 'general consent' by the Committee to treat the agenda item as a general discussion item (Roberts Rules of Order Section 4:58).

B.

Citrus Springs Sublease

Ian Connell made a motion to approve the sublease as presented, and allow the CEO & Superintendent to negotiate final details of the sublease, including cost not to exceed $870,000.
Shara Hegde seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Citrus Springs Affiliation Agreement

This matter was removed from the agenda.

D.

Amendment to Legal Services Agreement

Nora Crivello made a motion to approve the amendment to the Legal Services Agreement for Tom Peraic.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Schedule Next Committee Meeting

The Committee discussed scheduling of its next meeting.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Nora Crivello
Documents used during the meeting
  • CSSP 2025_2026 - REDACTED (02.19.26).pdf
  • Whistleblower Policy (02.19.26).pdf
  • Revised Conflict of Interest Policy (02.19.26).pdf
  • Parent and Family Engagement Policy (02.19.26).pdf
  • Growth Update 2026 02 19.pdf
  • Springs Sublease - Grand Ave (Draft - 02.19.26).pdf
  • Amendment to LSA (02.19.26).pdf