Navigator Schools
Minutes
NS Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Location
Zoom
This meeting will take place via teleconference pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20.
The Board of Directors and employees of Navigator Schools shall meet via Zoom. 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: 986 9162 3673. The meeting password is: 973662.
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 chairperson elicits public comments. Members of the public planning to attend by phone are requested to confirm their intent to comment up to one hour 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 meeting.
Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this public meeting should be made twenty-four 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.
The Board of Directors and employees of Navigator Schools shall meet via Zoom. 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: 986 9162 3673. The meeting password is: 973662.
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 chairperson elicits public comments. Members of the public planning to attend by phone are requested to confirm their intent to comment up to one hour 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 meeting.
Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this public meeting should be made twenty-four 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.
Directors Present
Caitrin Wright, Ian Connell, JP Anderson, John Flaherty, Nora Crivello, Victor Paredes-Colonia
Directors Absent
Fiaau Ohmann
Guests Present
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 Sep 17, 2020 at 2:03 PM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
II. Topical Items
A.
School Launch Update
K. Sved provided a brief overview of the topic. K. Carr reviewed survey results and key insights, new school schedules, and next steps to plan a return to on-site learning. The board asked questions about the topic relating to students, families, and staff.
B.
Learning Continuity Plan
A. Ortiz reviewed recent changes to the plan. Board members asked questions, confirming that Navigator is meeting state requirements for hours and days of instruction. K. Sved thanked A. Ortiz for shepherding the development of the plan.
Nora Crivello made a motion to approve the LCP.
Caitrin Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Announcement of Reasons for Closed Session
B.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
Caitrin Wright made a motion to enter closed session.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
C.
Closed Session
D.
Announcement of Actions Taken During Closed Session
J. Flaherty announced that board members approved the formation of an ad hoc committee to address the topic of anticipated litigation discussed during closed session.
IV. 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 | |
|---|---|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| 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 3:12 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
- 1. Learning Continuity Plan Memo.pdf
- 2. GPS Learning Continuity 2020-21.pdf
- 3. HPS Learning Continuity 2020-21.pdf
- 4. WPS Learning Continuity 2020-21.pdf