Navigator Schools

Minutes

Academic Success Committee

Date and Time

Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Location

Zoom

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

Committee Members Present

Alfred Morikang (remote), Claire Grissom (remote), JP Anderson (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Chuck Daggs

Guests Present

Crystal O'Rourke (remote), James Dent (remote), Justin Steiner (remote), Melissa Alatorre Alnas (remote), Sean Martin (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Claire Grissom called a meeting of the Academic Success Committee of Navigator Schools to order on Wednesday Jan 25, 2023 at 3:32 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approve Minutes from Prior Meeting

JP Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Success Committee on 11-30-22.
Claire Grissom seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Alfred Morikang
Abstain
JP Anderson
Aye
Chuck Daggs
Absent
Claire Grissom
Aye

II. Academic Topics

A.

STAR Results Update

J. Dent provided background information on interim STAR assessments and highlighted key measures. He explained comparative measures and alignments to blended learning programs and student academic interventions. He shared scatterplots visualizing achievement and growth and reviewed site goals and achievement results in reading and math, Grades 3-8. He discussed the new math instructional model. Members asked clarifying questions.

B.

Intervention Update

M. Alatorre Alnas provided a comprehensive update on student interventions. She reviewed the selection process, timelines, monitoring, schedules, areas of focus, and program leadership by site. Members asked questions, provided insights, and shared suggestions. 

C.

Model Providing Update

C. Toriumi introduced Justin Steiner, Middle School Innovation Coordinator. Staff described the recent award of a major grant focused on the delivery of professional development resources and services. C. Torimi provided additional details regarding future course offerings. J. Steiner shared a timeline of key deliverables and elicited feedback from committee members. 

III. Closing Items

A.

Confirm Next Meeting

The committee confirmed the date of its next meeting: March 22, 2023.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

JP Anderson made a motion to adjourn.
Claire Grissom seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chuck Daggs
Absent
JP Anderson
Aye
Claire Grissom
Aye
Alfred Morikang
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin