Navigator Schools
Minutes
NS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 14, 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 the Zoom meeting platform. 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: 986 3414 4999. The meeting password is: 988012.
Members of the public attending online who wish to comment during the board meeting will use the “raise hand” tool in Zoom when the chairperson elicits public comments. Members of the public planning to attend by phone are invited 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.
An archive of board meeting agendas and minutes is maintained at the Navigator Schools Support Office, 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023.
The Board of Directors and employees of Navigator Schools shall meet via the Zoom meeting platform. 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: 986 3414 4999. The meeting password is: 988012.
Members of the public attending online who wish to comment during the board meeting will use the “raise hand” tool in Zoom when the chairperson elicits public comments. Members of the public planning to attend by phone are invited 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.
An archive of board meeting agendas and minutes is maintained at the Navigator Schools Support Office, 650 San Benito Street, Suite 230, Hollister CA 95023.
Directors Present
Chuck Daggs, Dena Koren, Fiaau Ohmann, Ian Connell, JP Anderson, John Flaherty, Nora Crivello, Shara Hegde, Victor Paredes-Colonia
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Victor Paredes-Colonia
Guests Present
Sean Martin
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
John Flaherty called a meeting of the board of directors of Navigator Schools to order on Monday Jun 14, 2021 at 6:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
D.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting
Chuck Daggs made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Special Board Meeting on 05-27-21.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Minutes from Previous Regular Board Meeting
Victor Paredes-Colonia arrived at 6:06 PM.
Chuck Daggs made a motion to approve the minutes from NS Board Meeting on 04-20-21.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
II. Academics
A.
Academic Success Committee Report
I. Connell reviewed annual data presented at the latest committee meeting, including NWEA MAP assessment results and Panorama survey results.
B.
2021-22 Plans for Navigator Schools
K. Sved provided an update on long-term facilities for WPS and answered related questions posed by board members. He reviewed summer school plans, including curriculum, communications, and enrollment.
C.
2021-22 Local Indicator Reports
K. Sved explained the purpose of the report and the reason for its required inclusion on the agenda.
III. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
V. Parades-Colonia summarized the latest meeting of the committee, including the introduction of the new Finance Analyst at the Support Office. He expressed an interest in the committee exploring the development of the budget in alignment with broader organizational goals.
B.
Proposed 2021-22 LCAP
J. Flaherty introduced the topic and its main presenter, V. Paredes-Colonia. V. Paredes-Colonia provided an overview of the Local Control and Accountability Plans for school sites.
C.
2021-22 LCAP: Gilroy Prep
Victor Paredes-Colonia made a motion to approve the 2021-22 LCAP for Gilroy Prep School.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
D.
2021-22 LCAP: Hollister Prep
Victor Paredes-Colonia made a motion to approve the 2021-22 LCAP for Hollister Prep School.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
E.
2021-22 LCAP: Watsonville Prep
JP Anderson made a motion to approve the 2021-22 LCAP for Watsonville Prep School.
Victor Paredes-Colonia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
F.
Proposed 2021-22 Navigator Schools Budget
A. Ortiz shared a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted the chronology of the budget process, resources for preparation, and budget assumptions. Board members and staff discussed socio-economic aspects of enrollment, regional salary comparisons, salary schedules, retention of educational staff, and educational technology. Members praised the Business and Finance Department staff for their work on the budget.
Dena Koren made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Navigator Schools budget.
Victor Paredes-Colonia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
IV. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
J.Flaherty expressed interest moving the discussion of committee assignments to the the next meeting of the board.
B.
Brown Act Training
K. Sved introduced Tomislav Peraic. T. Peraic shared his professional background and experience. He provided a board training focusing on the Brown Act. The presentation covered definitions of meetings, committee types, board communications (including social media), temporary COVID-19 regulations, meeting locations, and teleconferencing. J. Flaherty thanked T. Peraic for the providing the presentation.
C.
Resolution to Create an Advisory Development Committee
K. Sved explained the purpose and benefits of establishing an Advisory Development Committee. J. Flaherty highlighted the need for such a committee.
Chuck Daggs made a motion to approve the resolution creating an Advisory Development Committee.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
D.
Resolution for Designation of Directors to the Navigator Schools Support Corporation
K. Sved reviewed the names of the Directors of the Navigator Schools Support Corporation Board and their respective terms. J. Flaherty provided additional details regarding their potential attendance and participation during future Navigator Schools Board of Directors meetings.
JP Anderson made a motion to approve the resolution designating directors to the Navigator Schools Support Corporation.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
E.
Resolution to Elect NS Board Officers
Three directors agreed to serve as board officers: John Flaherty (chairperson), Nora Crivello (secretary), Victor Paredes-Colonia (treasurer).
Ian Connell made a motion to approve the resolution to elect board officers.
Fiaau Ohmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
F.
Resolution Confirming NS Board Committee Assignments
J. Flaherty suggested that this agenda item be moved to the agenda for the next board meeting. He initiated a non-roll call vote. The board unanimously agreed to move this item to the next board meeting.
V. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda Approval
The board discussed the removal of the Board Calendar from the Consent Agenda in order to accomodate modifications to the Board Calendar.
Nora Crivello made a motion to approve the Academic Calendar and the Administrative Calendar as presented in the Consent Agenda.
John Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
J. Flaherty explained the necessity of modifying the proposed Board Calendar presented in the Consent Agenda. K. Sved proposed a date for a new meeting on July 6, 2021 and elicited board feedback. He also suggested that the meeting originally calendared for April 19, 2022, be moved to April 26, 2022. The directors confirmed availability.
John Flaherty made a motion to amend the Board Calendar to include a regular meeting on July 6, 2021, and to move the April 19, 2022 meeting to April 26, 2022.
Dena Koren seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
John Flaherty made a motion to approve the amended Board Calendar.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
VI. Closed Session
A.
Announcement of Reasons for Closed Session
The chairperson announced the reason for the closed session: anticipated litigation.
B.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
Nora Crivello made a motion to enter closed session.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
C.
Closed Session
D.
Return to Open Session: Announcement of Actions Taken During Closed Session
J. Flaherty announced that board members approved the dissolution of the ad hoc committee formed on Sept 17, 2020, to address the topic of anticipated litigation discussed during closed session.
VII. Topical Items
A.
Review of Navigator Schools Strategic Plan
The chairperson suggested that this agenda item be moved to next board meeting due to time limitations and the importance of the strategic plan as a topic of discussion.
John Flaherty made a motion to delay discussion of this item and to include it on the agenda of a future board meeting at the earliest opportunity.
Shara Hegde seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Ian Connell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Nora Crivello seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
- 2021_06_09 Academic Comm Minutes.pdf
- 1. 2021-22 Planning Memo.pdf
- 2. Model-Providing Update.pdf
- 2021-22 Local Indicators Memo Reports.pdf
- 2021_06_07 Fin Comm Minutes.pdf
- GPS Proposed 2021-22 LCAP.pdf
- HPS Proposed 2021-22 LCAP.pdf
- WPS Proposed 2021-22 LCAP.pdf
- 2021-22 Proposed Budget.pdf
- NS 3-Yr Budget Projections.pdf
- 2021_06_08 Gov Comm Minutes.pdf
- BR 2021_10 Advisory Dev Comm Memo and Resolution.pdf
- BR 2021_12 Designation Directors SC Memo and Resolution.pdf
- BR 2021_08 Board Officers.pdf
- BR 2021_09 Committee Assignments.pdf
- 2021-22 Academic and Admin Calendars.pdf
- 2021-22 Board Calendar.pdf