There were no public comments.

Action was not taken on this item.

K. Sved, CEO, provided an overview of recent activities and a brief review of 2017-18 SBAC scores. A. Gallegos Fambrini asked a clarifying question concerning a community outreach consultant.

A. Ortiz, Director of Business and Finance, explained the items listed in the consent agenda.

K. Sved reviewed the Watsonville Prep School (WPS) charter petition meeting and related votes at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE). K. Carr, Director of Engagement and Partnerships, delivered a PowerPoint presentation that included a chronology of all related events since the last vote at Pajaro Unified School District. K. Sved described the public hearing at SCCOE on July 14, including highlights if the NS presentation, supporters in attendance, and parent participation. K. Carr summarized the August 16 meeting at SCCOE, including votes, key outcomes, glows, and grows. Board members asked questions, shared reactions and opinions, and provided additional glows and grows.

K. Carr shared a timeline for an August 2019 opening of WPS, including important deadlines, parent engagement, and the coordination of next steps with partners and supporters. K. Sved reviewed next steps for the development of facilities, including five main options currently being explored. Board members asked questions about facilities and how they might contribute to the effort. A. Gallegos Fambrini expressed appreciation for the work of K. Carr and K. Sved on the presentation.

K. Carr presented participation rates and results for all 2017-18 end-of-year surveys for GPS and HPS. Board members asked clarifying questions and offered suggestions for the collection and presentation of future data. NS staff members form GPS and HPS offered reactions and insights related to survey results. Site leaders offered additional comments, future steps, and goals. K. Carr presented action steps based on parent and staff surveys. Board members asked additional questions on related topics, including Parent Square, LCAP, coaching (professional development) data, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), CEO goals, and the role of the board concerning the review and analysis of survey data. K. Sved and the board thanked K. Carr for her presentation.

 

J. Glover signed-off the teleconference while this item was under discussion. He returned after the vote. J. Glover was re-elected to a third and final term on the NS board. After the vote, board members and the CEO praised and thanked him for his work in support of NS.

K. Sved highlighted resources relating to ten NS priorities contained in the meeting packet. These materials also include key outcomes.

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K. Sved reported that results from a recent online poll indicated that October 2nd was the best day for the next board meeting.

K. Sved thanked A. Gallegos Fambrini for chairing the meeting.