Navigator Schools

Minutes

NS Finance Committee

Date and Time

Tuesday January 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Location

Navigator Schools, Support Office, 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023
Teleconference Locations
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  • 2225 Lawson Lane, Santa Clara CA 95054

Committee Members Present

Caitrin Wright (remote), Joyce Montgomery (remote), Nora Crivello (remote), Victor Paredes-Colonia (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Ami Ortiz, Kevin Sved, Rosa Segura, Sean Martin

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Joyce Montgomery called a meeting of the Finance Committee of Navigator Schools to order on Tuesday Jan 28, 2020 at 3:02 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Caitrin Wright made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Finance Committee on 12-04-19.
Victor Paredes-Colonia seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Nora Crivello
Aye
Kevin Sved
Abstain
Joyce Montgomery
Aye
Victor Paredes-Colonia
Aye
Caitrin Wright
Aye
Ami Ortiz
Abstain
Sean Martin
Abstain

II. Finance

A.

November 30, 2019 Financials

A. Ortiz presented financial documents to the committee. Members asked clarifying questions and provided feedback on the content and formatting of future reports.  Members offered advice relating to financial issues. 

B.

2020-21 LCAP and Budgeting Process

A. Ortiz provided a presentation on the topic of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) reporting process. Members asked questions and shared opinions regarding LCAP writing.  A. Ortiz described new California Department of Education (CDE) reporting systems and the advantages they will provide.  J. Montgomery thanked A. Ortiz for the presentation.

C.

Preliminary 2020-21 Budget

A. Ortiz presented key points of the preliminary budget for 2020-2021, including Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), health benefits, and additions to staff. Members asked questions and A. Ortiz and K. Sved provided additional information.

D.

Selection of Auditor for FY 2019-20

A. Ortiz explained the role of the auditor and the auditor selection process, including costs and deadlines. Members provided feedback.  

III. Other Business

A.

Facilities Update

K. Sved provided updates on Proposition 39 offers, the 407 Main Street project in Watsonville, potential WPS facilities plans at the E.A. Hall Middle School site, and long-term facilities plans for Hollister Prep School. Members discussed timelines, cost estimates, construction, and next steps. 

B.

Schedule Next Meeting

Members decided that the next committee meeting will be held on April 14th, 2020, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Nora Crivello made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Victor Paredes-Colonia seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Joyce Montgomery
Aye
Kevin Sved
Abstain
Ami Ortiz
Abstain
Nora Crivello
Aye
Caitrin Wright
Aye
Sean Martin
Abstain
Victor Paredes-Colonia
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:59 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin