There were no public comments.

The chairperson welcomed participants.

K. Sved reported that Hayward Collegiate was awarded a two-year California Community Schools Partnership Program planning grant. 

The committee chair explained that the committee had not met since the last regular board meeting; therefore, there was no news to report at this time.

V. Paredes-Colonia reported the committee's approval of successful annual audit reports. He discussed the development of the preliminary budget for Navigator Schools, including impacts related to COVID-19 funding, a cost of living adjustment (COLA), and competitive salary rates. He also shared that the committee had received an update on Proposition 39, school facilities, and related architectural services from K. Sved. 

K. Sved shared on behalf of the committee chair, Claire Grissom (who was present), that the committee had not met since the last board meeting. A related academic topic, Star interim assessments, would be addressed later in the current meeting agenda.

Committee members commended the expertise of the search firm, Leveled Talent. Several candidate interviews were completed, and more have been scheduled in the future. Members were impressed by the volume and caliber of applicants.

J. Dent reviewed levels of student growth and proficiency as evidenced in recent Star interim assessment results. He compared last year's summative, state testing results (the California Annual Assessment of Academic progress, aka CAASPP or SBAC) to current Star results, and used this correlation to predict outcomes for this year's summative CAASPP assessments in English Language Arts and math. He discussed school-level results and shared a sample classroom-level report. Board members asked questions about equity, successful math instruction, intervention strategies, and intervention attendance. Members expressed interest in increased access to assessment data, a potential Star data dashboard, and student group data. Staff and members discussed student homework, parent/guardian communications, tracking data through college, and college credit programs.

A. Ortiz presented preliminary 2023-24 budget information for Navigator Schools, including discussion of three-year projections, COVID-19 funds, and additional state and federal funds. She answered clarifying questions, addressing topics of salary rates and a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA); employee benefits; steps and deadlines of the budgeting process; and board next steps. Members requested a budget calendar to support board planning. 

COLA and salary adjustment topics were discussed during the time allotted to the previous agenda item.

K. Sved review the Proposition 39 final offer response from Hayward Unified School District. He provided reasons and explanations for rejecting the offer. He presented a split-site option for school facilities in 2023-24. Members discussed the district offer, considered the split-site option, and asked clarifying questions.

K. Sved reviewed charter enrollment requirements, the material revision process, and the development of a plan for long term site solutions. He shared a slide deck summarizing the historical development of Hayward Collegiate facilities and current opportunities. He discussed Hayward Collegiate facilities needs; permitting processes and studies; next steps; and support options. He shared a site map and potential classroom configurations. Members discussed important stakeholder relationships, feedback, and community support; local political climate; long-term goals and considerations; and important steps in the development process.

K. Sved provided facilities updates for Gilroy Prep, Hollister Prep, and Watsonville Prep. He covered the recent demolition of a district structure at GPS and the potential configuration of kindergarten classrooms. He reviewed recent developments concerning Propositions 51 and 39 at HPS, and he presented next steps for overall planning, including considerations of feasibility and financing. He reviewed grade level enrollment growth at WPS, related facilities issues, and next steps.

J. Flaherty offered parting comments on the topic of future board/parent group meetings. Members mentioned related topics including proactive plans pertaining to school security, development of board data dashboards, and methods for collecting parent feedback. K. Sved thanked staff for supporting logistical preparation for the meeting.