J. Dent reviewed the current state of Navigator Schools in regard to the recent start of the new school year.  He outlined the current school schedule and provided reasons for considering modifications to the schedule to optimize teaching, learning, and the overall experience of families.  He provided an analysis of related survey results and discussed connections to social and emotional learning (SEL). Members provided feedback on and support for the schedule modifications.

J. Dent highlighted potential key outcomes for organizational performance traditionally utilized at Navigator Schools.  The committee discussed the impact of current conditions (distance learning, COVID-19) on performance measures, timelines, and expectations, as well as additional data points (a staff wellness measure, for example).  C. Wright expressed interest in student group data.  J. Dent reviewed the progress of NWEA MAP administration.

C. Toriumi provided an overview of partnerships and the excellent reviews received after recent training activities.  She provided examples of topics covered, including leadership meeting practice, school communications, and tracking teacher and leader proficiencies.  Members discussed strategies for tracking partner success, including (as suggested by J. Anderson) tracking rate of improvement over a period of time.

S. Martin presented a prototype coaching data dashboard via Tableau Online.  On a related note, J. Anderson praised the leadership M. Corral, the new principal of Gilroy Prep School.

This item was not formally discussed. The topic of SEL was incorporated into the discussion accompanying Item A.

The committee scheduled its next meeting for October 28, 2020, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.