Navigator Schools
Minutes
NS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 2, 2021 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: 924 1481 8235. The meeting password is: 586484.
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: 924 1481 8235. The meeting password is: 586484.
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), Fiaau Ohmann (remote), JP Anderson (remote), John Flaherty (remote), Nora Crivello (remote), Victor Paredes-Colonia (remote)
Directors Absent
Ian Connell
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 Tuesday Feb 2, 2021 at 6:04 PM.
C.
Public Comments
D.
Approve Minutes of Special Board Meeting on January 13, 2021
Fiaau Ohmann made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Special Board Meeting on 01-13-21.
Caitrin Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Absent
|
E.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting on January 5, 2021
JP Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Special Board Meeting on 01-05-21.
Caitrin Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Absent
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
F.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting on December 22, 2020
Victor Paredes-Colonia made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Special Board Meeting on 12-22-20.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Absent
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
G.
Approve Minutes from Board Meeting on December 8, 2020
Nora Crivello made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Board Meeting on 12-08-20.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Connell |
Absent
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
II. Topical Items
A.
Finance Committee Update
The committee chair reported that minutes from the most recent meeting are included in the agenda packet. He mentioned that budget particulars will be discussed under agenda item II.B. (Proposed Revision to 2020-21 Budget).
B.
Proposed Revision to 2020-21 Budget
A. Ortiz recommended that the board approve a salary increase of 3.0% retroactive to the start of the fiscal year. K. Sved and A. Ortiz described the conditions and motivations supporting the increase. A. Ortiz explained an increase in allocations for 2021 summer school. J. Flaherty thanked K. Sved and A. Ortiz for their successful management of the budget during challenges accompanying COVID-19. D. Noe thanked the board for supporting the increase and shared staff perspectives on its importance.
C.
Governance Committee Update
J. Flaherty reported on the positive status of efforts led by C. Wright to recruit three stellar candidates for future membership on the board. He expressed optimism regarding development of the board.
D.
Election of Board Member Victor Paredes-Colonia to a Second Term
J. Flaherty and N. Crivello praised and thanked V. Paredes-Colonia for his work on the board. V. Paredes-Colonia expressed his gratitude and shared enthusiasm for the development of 407 Main Street.
Nora Crivello made a motion to to approve Board Resolution 2021-06.
Fiaau Ohmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Absent
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Abstain
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
E.
Academic Success Committee Update
C. Wright discussed the value of the committee as a forum to discuss and inform the board of supports for students in the summer and the upcoming school year to counteract potential learning loss due to COVID-19. J. Dent discussed the committee's proactive focus on supporting accelerated learning for all students during the 2021-22 school year.
F.
School Accountability Report Card Approval
B. Moeller provided an overview of the School Accountability Report Card, offered thanks to its team of contributors, and offered to respond to questions from the board.
Caitrin Wright made a motion to approve the School Accountability Report Card.
Fiaau Ohmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Absent
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
G.
COVID-19 Update
K. Sved provided an overview of a developing plan for expansion of in-person learning. He reviewed safety protocols for COVID-19, county infection rate maps, hospitalization and ICU-bed availability, vaccination phases, next steps, and potential timelines. He elicited questions from the board.
H.
Recognition of the Service of Caitrin Wright
Board and staff members thanked C. Wright for her support of Navigator Schools over her six years of service as a two-term member of the board. Staff shared memories of her presence at key milestones, valuable advice, expertise, and inspiration she has provided. Speakers included J. Flaherty, S. Waller, K. Sved, N. Crivello, J. Dent, and C. Toriumi. C. Wright shared memories of her service and thanked members of the staff.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
John Flaherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting in honor of Caitrin Wright.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Caitrin Wright |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Absent
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin