Navigator Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday July 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Location

Gilroy Prep School, 277 I.O.O.F. Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 (Santa Clara County)

This meeting will be held in compliance with the Brown Act.  


Members of the public who wish to access this board meeting online may do so via Zoom at https://zoom.us/join or via telephone by calling (669) 900-6833 or (669) 444-9171

 

Zoom Meeting ID: 956 4508 8126
Zoom Passcode: 656655

 

Teleconference Locations / Ubicaciones de Teleconferencias

  1. Hayward Collegiate Charter School, 166 West Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94544
  2. Hollister Prep School, 881 Line Street, Hollister CA 95020
  3. Watsonville Prep School, 407 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
  4. 3410 Moraga Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549
  5. 27324 Dobbel Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542
  6. 5357 Federation Court, San Jose, CA 95123 (Santa Clara County)
  7. 1365 Locust Street, Denver, CO 80220
  8. 1065 Byers Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 (Santa Clara County)

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 via e-mail.

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 submitted forty-eight hours prior to the meeting via e-mail. 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.


Esta reunión se llevará a cabo de conformidad con la Brown Act.

Los miembros del público que deseen acceder a esta reunión del consejo pueden hacerlo en línea en https://zoom.us/join o por teléfono llamando al (669) 900-6833 o al (669) 444-9171

Zoom Meeting ID: 956 4508 8126
Zoom Passcode: 656655

Los comentarios públicos se limitarán a tres minutos. Si se necesita un intérprete, los comentarios se traducirán al inglés y el límite de tiempo será de seis minutos. A su discreción, la mesa directiva puede limitar el tiempo total asignado a los comentarios del público y establecer nuevos límites de tiempo para los comentarios individuales. La mesa directiva se reserva el derecho de expulsar a un participante de la reunión si éste interrumpe injustificadamente la reunión.

Las solicitudes de modificaciones o adaptaciones relacionadas con una discapacidad para participar en esta reunión pública deberán presentarse cuarenta y ocho horas antes de la reunión por correo electrónico. Se hará todo lo posible por realizar adaptaciones razonables. El orden del día y los documentos públicos se modificarán si se solicita, tal y como exige el artículo 202 de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades.

Directors Present

Alfred Morikang, Chuck Daggs (remote), Claire Grissom, Ian Connell (remote), JP Anderson (remote), Jaime Quiroga (remote), John Flaherty, Shara Hegde (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Chuck Daggs

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 Tuesday Jul 25, 2023 at 6:06 PM.

C.

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

D.

Board Chair’s Opening Remarks

The board chair welcomed Dr. Caprice Young in her new role as CEO and Superintendent of Navigator Schools. He welcomed back Alfred Morikang, board member, from extended travels.

E.

Approve Minutes from Previous Regular Board Meeting

Claire Grissom made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-20-23.
Shara Hegde seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Shara Hegde
Aye
Alfred Morikang
Abstain
JP Anderson
Aye
Ian Connell
Aye
John Flaherty
Aye
Jaime Quiroga
Aye
Claire Grissom
Aye
Chuck Daggs
Absent

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Shara Hegde made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ian Connell
Aye
Shara Hegde
Aye
Claire Grissom
Aye
Jaime Quiroga
Aye
Alfred Morikang
Aye
John Flaherty
Aye
JP Anderson
Aye
Chuck Daggs
Absent

III. Governance

A.

Request for Allowance of Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions (Form J-13A)

Kirsten Carr explained the purpose of the request and procedures related to the form. 

JP Anderson made a motion to approve the submission of Form J-13A.
Jaime Quiroga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
JP Anderson
Aye
Alfred Morikang
Aye
Ian Connell
Aye
Shara Hegde
Aye
John Flaherty
Aye
Jaime Quiroga
Aye
Chuck Daggs
Absent
Claire Grissom
Aye

B.

Confirmation and Scheduling of Board Retreat

Chuck Daggs arrived.

Caprice Young presented benefits of holding a board retreat in late September (September 23 or 30), and potential agenda items to be presented at that time.

IV. Topical

A.

Preliminary SBAC Results

James Dent, Chief Academic Officer, presented preliminary California Assessment of Student Progress (CAASPP) results in English Language Arts and mathematics (also known as SBAC results). He reviewed achievement and growth for all Navigator Schools, and highlighted key strategies for continuous improvement. Board members expressed interest in English learner outcomes and interim assessments as predictors of student success.

B.

Initial Safety Review Results and Follow Up

Kirsten Carr reported initial results of safety reviews performed at all Navigator Schools. She informed the board of the creation of a safety committee composed of directors and operations staff. Ami Oritz reviewed recommendations prepared for all schools. Board members made suggestions pertaining to safety procedures and equipment, and shared an interest in receiving routine safety updates as measures are implemented. Board members also discussed opportunities to partner with local law enforcement to support preparedness. The board chair summarized key points shared by members, including: advancing an holistic conception and approach to safety and security; the value and role of a standing safety committee; and the benefits of establishing developmental milestones pertaining to the implementation of safety and security recommendations.

V. Closed Session

A.

Announcement of Reason for Closed Session and Vote to Enter

The board chair announced the reasons for the closed session: 

  • Government Code 54954.5: Consideration of Amendment of Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent Employment Agreement to ratify modification of start date to July 10, 2023; and
  • Government Code 54957: Consideration of Appointment of Independent Contractor General Counsel.
JP Anderson made a motion to enter closed session.
Claire Grissom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chuck Daggs
Aye
Claire Grissom
Aye
John Flaherty
Aye
Ian Connell
Aye
Jaime Quiroga
Aye
Shara Hegde
Aye
Alfred Morikang
Aye
JP Anderson
Aye

B.

Closed Session

C.

Announcement of Action Taken During Closed Session

The board chair announced that the board approved the amendment of the Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent Employment Agreement to ratify modification of start date to July 10, 2023.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Shara Hegde made a motion to adjourn.
JP Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chuck Daggs
Aye
John Flaherty
Aye
Jaime Quiroga
Aye
Ian Connell
Aye
Shara Hegde
Aye
Claire Grissom
Aye
JP Anderson
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 8:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin
Documents used during the meeting
None