C. Wright invited all staff and visitors to introduce themselves.

K. Sved reviewed recent Board member visits to school sites, the status of high speed rail in connection to GPS facilities (no longer an imminent concern), potential property projects for HPS facilities, and thanked all present for their support of Navigator Schools.

Speaking as a parent, N. Crivello thanked J. Dent, S. Waller, and K. Sved for the high level of attentiveness and service they have provided to children who benefit from special education services, accomodations, and inclusion.

The Board discussed recent and rapid academic progress of WPS students (words-per-minute assessments). Site leaders and staff recounted stories from the first six weeks of instruction, reviewed visitors and their positive impressions, and provided summaries of parent meetings.  C. Wright described her visit to WPS and praised the WPS leadership team. J. Flaherty described his interactions with a state consultant related to WPS and the positive statements shared by the consultant. 

Hillary Harmssen from, from the California Charter School Association, provided a training session, focusing on the California State Dashboard, Assembly Bill 1505, and Assembly Bill 1507.  She explained implications of these items for charter renewals.  She mentioned important windows for data and the importance of dashboard results in relation to the charter renewal process.  New requirements for teacher credentialing were also covered. 

The Board reviewed the dashboard, asking clarifying questions and making suggestions and corrections.  Board comments were noted by S. Martin, who will incorporate modifications into the next update of the dashboard to be presented at the regular NS Board meeting on December 10.

Board members thanked J. Glover for his service and contributions to Navigator Schools upon the occasion of his last meeting as a Board member.  His commitment, dedication, and valuable strengths as a mentor, leader, and reformer of education were enumerated and praised.

The Board received a brief update. Clarifying questions focused on variances and fund balances, and these questions were answered by J. Montgomery and A. Ortiz.

A. Ortiz led a discussion of the proposed revised budget for WPS, highlighting changes from the previous previous proposed budget. Board members' questions focused on average daily attendance, state reporting, and proposed enrollments. The Board thanked A. Ortiz for her work on the budget and the presentation.

C. Wright facilitated the scheduling of a suitable meeting date.

The Board decided not to address items N, O, and P.  K. Sved provided an overview of WPS facilities.  His introduction covered Proposition 39 request strategies; features and project components of 407 Main Street, Watsonville (a potential long-term site for WPS facilities); attendance and parent opinions expressed at parent meetings; a recent meeting with the Superintendent of Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) regarding Proposition 39; and a presentation of images concerning potential site expansion at the current WPS location.  

The Board asked questions about locations, parent support and concerns, and potential agreements with consultants related to expansion, particularly connected to the potential development of 407 Main Street as a long-term facility for WPS.  The Board also enquired about pre-development requirements, leasing, and financing options.  J. Montgomery suggested strategies for further site and community research.  J. Glover asked questions about the PVUSD master plan, implications of expansion for relationships with multiple districts, and additional funding opportunities.  C. Wright described a framework to support Board decision-making. 

C. Wright announced the reason for the closed session: discussion of CEO executive compensation.

This item was not addressed during closed session.

There were no actions taken during the closed session.

Items N, O, and P were tabled by the Board.