Navigator Schools

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Location

A remote location via Zoom
This meeting will be held in compliance with modified Brown Act requirements as outlined in Executive Order N-25-20.

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

Caitrin Wright (remote), JP Anderson (remote), John Flaherty (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Committee Members who arrived after the meeting opened

Caitrin Wright

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 Governance Committee of Navigator Schools to order on Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 at 1:01 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

JP Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Governance Committee on 04-02-20.
John Flaherty seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Caitrin Wright
Absent
John Flaherty
Aye
JP Anderson
Aye

II. Topical Items

A.

Board Member Agreement Form

Caitrin Wright arrived.
Members discussed the possibility of suggesting expectations for board member financial contributions. Various approaches were explored.  The committee chair volunteered to draft potential language for the document to be shared at the next meeting.  The committee also discussed reporting requirements on the part of new board members regarding personal conduct and legal issues.  K. Sved offered to research the topic.

B.

Review 2019-20 Board Goals

The committee reviewed the status of the 2019-20 board goals, highlighting notable accomplishments and opportunities for continued focus.

C.

Discuss 2020-21 Board Goals

Members discussed potential board goals for 2020-21, especially in relation to issues and priorities relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee created a set of draft board goals for 2020-21.

D.

Board Member Recruitment Updates

Members provided updates regarding recruitment efforts for new board members. They discussed the impact of COVID-19 on these efforts.

E.

Schedule 2020-21 Governance Committee Meetings

Members scheduled dates for all 2020-21 Governance Committee meetings.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

John Flaherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:52 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
  • Board Member Agreement 08_04_2020.pdf
  • Board Goals 2019_20.pdf