Navigator Schools
Minutes
NS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 8, 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: 937 6448 2295. The meeting password is: 676968.
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 forty-eight 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: 937 6448 2295. The meeting password is: 676968.
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 forty-eight 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), Ian Connell (remote), JP Anderson (remote), John Flaherty (remote), Nora Crivello (remote), Victor Paredes-Colonia (remote)
Directors Absent
Fiaau Ohmann
Guests Present
Sean Martin
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 Tuesday Dec 8, 2020 at 6:06 PM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
D.
Approve Minutes from Previous Board Meeting
Nora Crivello made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Board Meeting on 10-19-20.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
II. Committee Updates and Topics
A.
Finance Committee
V. Paredes-Colonia provided a brief update and referred members to committee meeting minutes included in the agenda packet.
B.
2020-21 Budget Overview for Parents
A Ortiz explained the purpose of the budget overview and summarized its contents.
Caitrin Wright made a motion to approve the Budget Overview for Parents.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
C.
Umpqua Bank Resolution
A. Ortiz explained the purpose of the resolution.
Ian Connell made a motion to approve the Umpqua Bank Resolution.
Victor Paredes-Colonia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
D.
2021 First Interim Report for Watsonville Prep School
A. Ortiz provided an overview of the report and key details relating to Watsonville Prep School.
Caitrin Wright made a motion to approve the Interim Report.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
E.
Academic Success Committee
I. Connell shared topics reviewed by the committee during its most recent meeting, including attendance and absenteeism rates, consideration of hybrid and online learning models, and strategies for increasing student engagement.
F.
Update on Expanding In-person Instruction
K. Sved provided a timeline for planning and implementing in-person instruction and alignment to local districts. The board asked clarifying questions related to county, state, and federal legislation and guidelines; waivers; and communication with families and staff. The board discussed recent political events and potential effects on education policy.
G.
Governance Committee
J. Flaherty reviewed the latest meeting of the committee. Topics included a recent charter school grant and interview; board recruitment; issues accompanying a return to in-person instruction; and strategic planning.
H.
Creation of Support Entities
K. Sved shared a graphic visualizing structures of support entities and their related components. He shared insights gathered from consultation with past board member and school finance expert Joyce Montgomery. Members asked clarifying questions. T. Peraic provided information about compliance, regulations, and future benefits (philanthropy, property addition) associated with the creation of the entities. In conclusion, the board chair, J. Flaherty, provided five main reasons why he supported the formation of the support entities.
III. Closed Session
A.
Announcement of Reasons for Closed Session
The board chair announced reasons for entering closed session as listed on the board agenda: (1.) anticipated litigation per government code and (2.) real property negotiations related to long-term facilities for Watsonville Prep School (407 Main and 437 Rogers).
B.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
Nora Crivello made a motion to enter into closed session.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
C.
Closed Session
The board gathered in closed session.
D.
Announcement of Actions Taken During Closed Session
There were no actions taken during closed session.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Caitrin Wright made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Absent
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| 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 8:11 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
- 2020_11_19 Fin Comm Minutes.pdf
- 2020_10_31 Financials.pdf
- 2020 Budget Overview for Parents.pdf
- BR_2021-03 Umpqua Credit Line.pdf
- 2020-21 WPS 1st Interim Report.pdf
- 2020_12_02 Academic Comm Minutes.pdf
- Expanding In-Person Instruction Memo.pdf
- 2020_11_19 Gov Comm Minutes.pdf
- Entity Formation Memo and Attachments.pdf