Navigator Schools
Minutes
NS Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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: 960 6868 4338. The meeting password is: 778106.
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: 960 6868 4338. The meeting password is: 778106.
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
Fiaau Ohmann (remote), Ian Connell (remote), JP Anderson (remote), John Flaherty (remote), Nora Crivello (remote), Victor Paredes-Colonia (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Victor Paredes-Colonia
Guests Present
Caitrin Wright (remote), 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 Mar 4, 2021 at 5:06 PM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
II. Topical Items
A.
Planning Expansion of In-person Instruction
Victor Paredes-Colonia arrived at 5:07 PM.
J. Flaherty outlined the purpose and scope of the meeting. He elicited questions and introduced K. Sved. K. Sved presented a slideshow that reviewed the current status and future steps of the educational model at Navigator Schools in light of COVID-19 and related issues. A major focus was ensuring a safe expansion of in-person instruction. K. Carr reviewed progress toward staff vaccinations and activities to ensure stakeholder engagement. K. Sved reviewed current and future health and safety measures for students, staff, and families. J. Dent presented guiding thoughts for a proposed school model to support expansion of in-person instruction at school sites. K. Sved best practices gleaned from other schools and districts.
Board members thanked staff for preparations and key elements of the proposed plan and asked clarifying questions. Questions focused on model enrollment capacity, parent communications, staff availability, and protocols for health and safety.
N. Crivello shared perspectives from parents. Specifically, some parents shared the opinion that a full-day instructional model is preferable to a half-day instructional model due to logistics and child care challenges.
In the role of subject expert, C. Wright provided insights regarding best practices shared by regional educational leaders.
J.P. Anderson and J. Flaherty emphasized the importance of surveys and parent feedback.
B.
Approval of Plans to Expand In-person Instruction
J. Flaherty explained the proposed motion and elicited feedback from board members.
Nora Crivello made a motion to approve the plan to expand in-person instruction as presented.
John Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
C.
Confirm Future Special Meeting Dates and Times
The board determined that a special board meeting will be held on March 29, 2021, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Victor Paredes-Colonia made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
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 6:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin