Navigator Schools

Minutes

NS Governance Committee

Date and Time

Thursday April 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Location

Navigator Schools Support Office, 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023
This meeting will be held in compliance with modified Brown Act requirements as outlined in Executive Order N-25-20.

Teleconference Locations
  • 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023
Individuals in need of a disability-related accommodation, modification, or auxiliary aid/service, should direct requests to Sean Martin, Executive Assistant to the CEO. Contact: (831) 217-4894 smartin@navigatorschools.org

An archive of board meeting agendas and minutes is available for public view at the Navigator Schools Support Office, 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023.

Committee Members Present

JP Anderson (remote), John Flaherty (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Caitrin Wright

Guests Present

Kevin Sved (remote), Sean Martin

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

John Flaherty called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Navigator Schools to order on Thursday Apr 2, 2020 at 2:04 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

JP Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Governance Committee on 02-27-20.
John Flaherty seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
JP Anderson
Aye
Caitrin Wright
Absent
John Flaherty
Aye

D.

Approve Minutes

JP Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Governance Committee on 01-28-20.
John Flaherty seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
JP Anderson
Aye
John Flaherty
Aye
Caitrin Wright
Absent

II. Topical Items

A.

Board Member Recruitment Updates

K. Sved shared news of a potential new board member who has recently expressed interest in the role. The tentative start date for this individual is currently June 2020. J. Flaherty suggested advantages of adding new members in the near future as opposed to engaging in a more extended process. Members reviewed the status of three other potential recruits and discussed next steps.

B.

Potential 2020-21 Board Goals

J. Flaherty presented draft language for a new goal to be added to the official 2019-20 NS Board Goals. JP Anderson and K. Sved shared their support and suggested additional wording. J. Flaherty made a motion to amend the agenda to include a vote to approve presentation of the new goal to the board during the next regular board meeting on April 28, 2020.
John Flaherty made a motion to amend the agenda to include a vote concerning NS Board Goals.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
John Flaherty
Aye
Caitrin Wright
Absent
JP Anderson
Aye
John Flaherty made a motion to present the addition of a new NS Board goal before the NS Board for review during the next scheduled NS Board meeting, the goal being "Develop and execute policies that will assist in fulfilling the Navigator mission during the current COVID-19 crisis, including providing the best education and services possible to Navigator students while maintaining the long-term viability of Navigator Schools as situations arise.".
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Caitrin Wright
Absent
John Flaherty
Aye
JP Anderson
Aye

C.

Planning for Future Board Meetings

Members discussed outlines for agendas, key topics, and potential actions for upcoming NS Board meetings. 

III. Closing Items

A.

Schedule Next Governance Committee Meeting

J. Flaherty proposed that the committee meet prior to the next regular NS Board meeting (to be held on April 28, 2020). J. Flaherty will communicate with other members to confirm a tentative committee meeting date of April 21, 2020. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

John Flaherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
JP Anderson
Aye
Caitrin Wright
Absent
John Flaherty
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:37 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
  • NS Board Goals 2019-20.pdf