Navigator Schools
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 16, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Location
Via Zoom
This meeting will take place via teleconference pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20.
The Board of Directors (“Board”) and employees of Navigator Schools shall meet via the Zoom meeting platform. Members of the public who wish to access this Board meeting may do so online at https://zoom.us/join or via telephone by calling Zoom phone numbers: (669) 900-6833 or (646) 876-9923. The meeting ID is: 941 3223 9231. The meeting password is: 066921.
Members of the public attending online who wish to comment during the Board meeting will use the online “raise hand” tool in Zoom when the Board Chair elicits public comments. Members of the public planning to attend by phone are invited to confirm their intent to comment prior to the meeting by calling (831) 217-4894.
Individual comments will be limited to three minutes. If an interpreter is needed, comments will be translated into English and the time limit shall be six minutes. At its discretion, the Board may limit the total time allotted to public comments and set new time limits for individual comments. The Board reserves the right to mute and remove a participant from the meeting if the participant unreasonably disrupts the Board meeting.
Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this public meeting should be made 24 hours prior to the meeting by calling (831) 217-4894. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. The agenda and public documents will be modified upon request as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
An archive of board meeting agendas and minutes is maintained at the Navigator Schools Support Office, 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023. Please telephone (831) 217-4894 for more information.
The Board of Directors (“Board”) and employees of Navigator Schools shall meet via the Zoom meeting platform. Members of the public who wish to access this Board meeting may do so online at https://zoom.us/join or via telephone by calling Zoom phone numbers: (669) 900-6833 or (646) 876-9923. The meeting ID is: 941 3223 9231. The meeting password is: 066921.
Members of the public attending online who wish to comment during the Board meeting will use the online “raise hand” tool in Zoom when the Board Chair elicits public comments. Members of the public planning to attend by phone are invited to confirm their intent to comment prior to the meeting by calling (831) 217-4894.
Individual comments will be limited to three minutes. If an interpreter is needed, comments will be translated into English and the time limit shall be six minutes. At its discretion, the Board may limit the total time allotted to public comments and set new time limits for individual comments. The Board reserves the right to mute and remove a participant from the meeting if the participant unreasonably disrupts the Board meeting.
Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this public meeting should be made 24 hours prior to the meeting by calling (831) 217-4894. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. The agenda and public documents will be modified upon request as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
An archive of board meeting agendas and minutes is maintained at the Navigator Schools Support Office, 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023. Please telephone (831) 217-4894 for more information.
Directors Present
Caitrin Wright (remote), Fiaau Ohmann (remote), Ian Connell (remote), JP Anderson (remote), John Flaherty (remote), Nora Crivello (remote), Victor Paredes-Colonia (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Caitrin Wright, JP Anderson
Guests Present
Kevin Sved (remote), Sean Martin (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
John Flaherty called a meeting of the board of directors of Navigator Schools to order on Thursday Jul 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments concerning non-agenda items.
II. Topical Items
A.
COVID-19 Update
JP Anderson arrived.
Caitrin Wright arrived.
K. Sved reviewed recent developments related to the COVID-19 at state, county, and district levels. He shared recommendations for the school model in 2020-21, including next steps for staff and Board action. Board members recommended the identification of key metrics to track in order to guide flexible and informed decision-making regarding the model (considering the fluid nature of COVID-19 and pending state requirements).
B.
Adoption of Full Distance Learning Model
N. Crivello shared a comment about school schedules conveyed to her by a parent. Members asked questions about the proposed full distance learning model. Members emphasized the importance of placing student and staff safety above all other considerations.
C.
Adoption of Supplemental On-site Model
K. Sved described the possibility of developing a potential, supplemental, on-site component to support the diverse needs of all students, including social-emotional development. Board members expressed interest in and support for developing the concept. Board members highlighted the importance of ensuring equity, following state guidelines, and addressing the needs of teachers and staff as the concept is designed.
D.
Public Charter School Grant Program Budget Revision for Vehicle Purchase
K. Sved provided an overview of the resolution. Board members asked clarifying questions, and A. Ortiz explained how funds would be allocated for the purchase within the budget.
Ian Connell made a motion to approve the resolution as written.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Caitrin Wright made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:38 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
- COVID-19 Model Update 07_15_2020.pdf
- PCSGP Memo and Resolution 2021_01.pdf