Navigator Schools
Minutes
NS Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 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: 922 9696 4041. The meeting password is: 889437.
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: 922 9696 4041. The meeting password is: 889437.
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
Chuck Daggs, Dena Koren, Fiaau Ohmann, Ian Connell, JP Anderson, John Flaherty, Nora Crivello, Shara Hegde, Victor Paredes-Colonia
Directors Absent
None
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 Monday Aug 2, 2021 at 6:01 PM.
C.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
D.
Chairperson's Remarks
J. Flaherty summarized the agenda and shared background information about the items to provide a context for board deliberation. He highlighted recent COVID-19 news, including vaccinations, variants, and public sentiment. K. Sved thanked board members for attending and provided additional details about IS legislation. K. Sved and K. Carr supplied recent parent survey results regarding in-person instruction in the fall. C. Daggs and D. Koren asked clarifying questions relating to health protocols; enrollment numbers and related fiscal calculations; feedback from local districts; and parent opinions.
II. Topical Items
A.
Approval of Short-Term Independent Study Policy
Board members posed questions for the staff focusing on short-term Independent Study (IS), including past iterations of the program and related procedures. Members discussed the potential impact of IS efforts on the teaching staff. J. Dent added further insights concerning the return of teachers and related training activities. He explained differences between distance learning and IS.
JP Anderson made a motion to approve the adoption of the Short-Term IS Policy.
Chuck Daggs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Long-Term Independent Study Policy
S. Waller introduced the policy and elicited questions from the board. Board members discussed if, when, and how students might move from short-term IS to long-term IS. Staff clarified elements of the policy and related procedures for staff and families. A. Ortiz and K. Sved explained health protocols, resources, personnel, and budgets at sites relating to state legislation and COVID-19. The board and staff reviewed definitions and the required frequency of live interaction and synchronous learning activities.
Board members thanked principals and staff for their efforts and willingness to develop and implement the program. Board member J.P. Anderson, as a parent, praised Navigator leaders and staff members for the high level of service that students and families consistently receive. J. Flaherty shared that he will be crafting a letter with K. Sved to be sent home to families regarding challenges and concerns accompanying COVID-19. Board members expressed appreciation for the quality of the IS policies and related documents.
Board members thanked principals and staff for their efforts and willingness to develop and implement the program. Board member J.P. Anderson, as a parent, praised Navigator leaders and staff members for the high level of service that students and families consistently receive. J. Flaherty shared that he will be crafting a letter with K. Sved to be sent home to families regarding challenges and concerns accompanying COVID-19. Board members expressed appreciation for the quality of the IS policies and related documents.
Chuck Daggs made a motion to approve the adoption of the Long-Term IS Policy.
Victor Paredes-Colonia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dena Koren |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Fiaau Ohmann |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Chuck Daggs made a motion to adjourn.
Victor Paredes-Colonia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
| John Flaherty |
Aye
|
| JP Anderson |
Aye
|
| Ian Connell |
Aye
|
| Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
| Victor Paredes-Colonia |
Aye
|
| Nora Crivello |
Aye
|
| Dena Koren |
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 7:01 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
- NS Short-Term IS Policy 2021-22.pdf
- Board Memo for Independent Study Policies.pdf
- NS Components of Independent Study 2021_2.pdf
- NS Long-Term IS Policy 2021-22.pdf