J. Montgomery sought clarification on these funds in relation to recent developments in the CA State Budget. Members discussed the effectiveness of related programs and N. Crivello expressed interest learning more about intervention data. Additional program data points were requested.

A. Ortiz presented timelines and intentions for this topic.

There were no comments made specifically about this topic. This application will be included in the consent agenda at the next regular board meeting.

A. Ortiz introduced the latest financial reports.  J. Montgomery made suggestions, including removing 2016 data, and switching to an accrual rather than cash accounting system for FY 2019-20.  She sought clarification on the column titles on page fourteen.  A. Ortiz highlighted Hollister Prep School grants, technology budgets, expenditures, and reimbursements.  J. Montgomery suggested strategies for working with vendors.  A. Ortiz explained additional staff requests from Gilroy Prep School and related negligible impacts on the budget.  She solicited recommendations for next steps for the upcoming regular NS Board Meeting.  C. Wright and N. Crivello expressed interest in learning more about staff shifts due to the opening of Watsonville Prep School.  J. Montgomery highlighted importance of communication with parents as NS expands.  She also mentioned including parents on interview panels.  She asked a clarifying question about Teachers in Training and the length and conditions of their deployment and employment.

A. Ortiz summarized requests for new staff at the Support Office (SO) and the adoption of new accounting software.  J. Montgomery expressed interest in learning exact costs for the new accounting application. Members and staff discussed the workload of current staff members.  K. Sved expanded upon the need for additional SO staff.  J. Montgomery recommended shifts in certain responsibilities at the SO level.  Members shared thoughts on SO staff size.  A. Ortiz offered additional insights on the scope of Human Resources.  J. Montgomery shared experiences with school leadership and Human Resources and issues of scope and scale.  Members and staff discussed additional options for staff growth, including temporary staffing.  C. Wright provided further feedback on the clarity of staff roles and responsibilities, and the desire to learn more about these issues at the SO.  K. Sved offered suggestions for next steps.  Members expressed clear support for the purchase of the new accounting software.

J. Montgomery offered suggestions for summarizing key insights.  A. Ortiz reviewed the latest LCAP update, including goals, priorities, and actions.  J. Montgomery asked clarifying questions and offered advice regarding the adjustment of goals.  C. Wright sought clarification on the alignment of the LCAP to 2020 organizational priorities.  Members and staff discussed contingent budgets related to Watsonville Prep School and future expansion.

A. Ortiz outlined the calendar for this process.  She mentioned potential future partners and related correspondence.  

This committee will arrange for the next meeting at a later date.