Navigator Schools

Minutes

Academic Success Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 3:30 PM

This meeting will be held in compliance with modified Brown Act requirements as outlined in Executive Order N-25-20.

Committee Members Present

Ian Connell (remote), JP Anderson (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Crystal O'Rourke (remote), James Dent (remote), Sean Martin (remote), Sharon Waller (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Ian Connell called a meeting of the Academic Success Committee of Navigator Schools to order on Wednesday Mar 31, 2021 at 3:36 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes from Prior Meeting

JP Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Success Committee Meeting on 01-20-21.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ian Connell
Aye
JP Anderson
Aye

II. Academic

A.

Smarter Balanced (SBAC) vs. Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)

J. Dent reviewed a potential federal, statewide waiver for annual Smarter Balanced Assessments for the current school year.  The committee discussed possible roles of NWEA Measure of Academic Progress (and alternate, state-verified assessment). Members asked questions about how MAP results might be used, including in relation to other assessments utilized at Navigator (including blended learning platforms). 

B.

Friday Intervention Plan

J. Dent explained reasons for modifying an earlier, draft plan for the provision of interventions. He highlighted the three main advantages of the new plan. Members asked clarifying questions.

C.

Wellness and SEL

S. Waller reviewed efforts to promote wellness and social-emotional learning (SEL), including multi-tiered supports and individualized supports for behavior, mental health, academics, and restorative practices. Board members asked questions regarding tracking and evaluation strategies currently in place, and the current status of students across the multiple areas listed above.  Questions also addressed current attendance rates and the current emotional health of teachers. The committee chair emphasized the urgency and importance of sustaining a multi-layered approach to reviewing data related to these topics.

D.

Summer School and Learning Loss

S. Waller provided an overview of summer school plans in light of COVID-19.  She reviewed projected enrollment, student-teacher ratios, types of students served, length of sessions, duration of the program, enrichment activities, and expected outcomes.  Participants asked questions regarding enrollment percentages and anticipated student acceptance and participation rates.

III. Closing Items

A.

Schedule Next Meeting

The committee chose June 9th, 2021, as the date for its next meeting. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

JP Anderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
JP Anderson
Aye
Ian Connell
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin