Navigator Schools
Minutes
NS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 19, 2020 at 6:00 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: 965 2135 3551. The meeting password is: 401416.
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: 965 2135 3551. The meeting password is: 401416.
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 (remote), Fiaau Ohmann (remote), Ian Connell (remote), JP Anderson (remote), John Flaherty (remote), Nora Crivello (remote), Victor Paredes-Colonia (remote)
Directors Absent
None
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 Monday Oct 19, 2020 at 6:02 PM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
D.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting
Caitrin Wright made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Special Board Meeting on 09-17-20.
Victor Paredes-Colonia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Abstain
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Minutes from Regular Board Meeting
Nora Crivello made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Board Meeting on 08-25-20.
Caitrin Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
II. Committee Updates
A.
Academic Success Committee
C. Wright provided a review of recent activities.
B.
Finance Committee
V. Paredes-Colonia highlighted activities outlined in the committee meeting minutes.
C.
Governance Committee
J. Flaherty summarized recent activities, including board management topics and the addition of new members via board development.
III. Topical Items
A.
Distance Learning and School Site Operations Update
K. Sved described current distance learning (DL) efforts and reviewed positive attendance numbers. C. Wright inquired regarding key takeaways from the DL experience and the incorporation of these insights into next steps. S. Waller reviewed the success of health and safety protocols. C. Wright suggested strategies for multimedia to support students upon their eventual return to campus. N. Crivello stressed the importance of creating a successful plan to support on-site learning and suggested networking with other schools and districts to elicit best practices.
B.
Stage III Reopening
The board discussed key issues concerning the reopening of schools for on-site learning when C-19 restrictions are eased. J.P Anderson inquired about staff opinions, and K. Sved highlighted recent and upcoming meetings and surveys to gauge staff sentiments. Board members considered timelines for next steps and future board actions. They stressed the importance of thoughtful planning and the safety of multi-generational families. The board chair praised members of the staff for their outstanding work, including S. Waller, B. Moeller, and K. Carr.
Nora Crivello made a motion to approve the reopening recommendations.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
C.
407 Main Street Project Update
K. Sved presented next steps for the project and important factors accompanying them. He also described new financing options and outlined key decisions to consider. Topics included processes for permits and bids, executing a lease agreement, securing financing, developing construction contracts, and creating a 501(c)(3) to support the project. In addition, he presented a potential chronology for key decisions. J. Flaherty praised members of the staff for the positive outcome of a recent Watsonville city planning commission meeting. C. Wright, having recently completed a virtual tour of Watsonville Prep School, commended its staff for its success.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda
John Flaherty made a motion to approve all elements of consent agenda.
Caitrin Wright seconded the motion.
The chair elicited ayes, nos, and abstains for each component of the consent agenda. All components of the consent agenda were approved.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closed Session
A.
Announcement of Reasons for Closed Session
B.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
JP Anderson made a motion to enter closed session.
Caitrin Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
C.
Closed Session
D.
Announcement of Actions Taken During Closed Session
The board chair announced that no actions were taken during the closed session.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
JP Anderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Caitrin Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
- 2020_09_02 ASC Minutes.pdf
- 2020_09_24 Gov Comm Minutes.pdf
- DL and Site Operations Update.pdf
- Reopening Recommendation.pdf
- 407 Main St Project Update.pdf
- Growth Funding Application 2020-21 .pdf
- Prop 39 Memo Info Resolution.pdf
- SELPA Memo and Docs.pdf
- Audit Letter and Deadline Adjustment Memo and Doc.pdf