Navigator Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Location
Gilroy Prep School, 277 I.O.O.F. Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020
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.
Meeting ID: 967 5928 3566
Passcode: 320398
Teleconference Locations / Ubicaciones de Teleconferencias
- Hayward Collegiate Charter School, 166 West Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94544
- Hollister Prep School, 881 Line Street, Hollister CA 95020
- Watsonville Prep School, 407 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
- 1601 Cunningham Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122 (Santa Clara County)
- 5 SW of 12th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921
- 27324 Dobbel Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542
- 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.
Meeting ID: 967 5928 3566
Passcode: 320398
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 (remote), JP Anderson (remote), Jaime Quiroga (remote), John Flaherty, Shara Hegde (remote)
Directors Absent
Ian Connell
Guests Present
Sean Martin, Tom Peraic (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comments
D.
Opening Remarks of the Board Chair
The board chair welcomed an in-person attendee, Noël Russell-Unterburger, the new Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) of Navigator Schools. Alfred Morikang, board member, was welcomed back from an extended period of work-related travel. John Flaherty led the board in recognizing the accomplishments, successes, exemplary leadership, and continuing contributions of Kevin Sved, former Chief Executive Officer of Navigator Schools.
E.
Opening Remarks of the CEO and Superintendent
Caprice Young recounted stories of resiliency and community cooperation during unforeseen challenges affecting the facilities and local neighborhood of Watsonville Prep School, including an electrical power outage. She congratulated the entire WPS staff on its successful, continued launch of the school year, including rapid implementation of academic interventions, due to its flexibility and dedication.
Dr. Young welcomed Noël Russell-Unterburger, and shared additional details regarding the expertise and professional background of the CFOO.
F.
Approve Minutes from Previous Regular Board Meeting
Roll Call | |
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Claire Grissom |
Aye
|
Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
Ian Connell |
Absent
|
Alfred Morikang |
Abstain
|
JP Anderson |
Aye
|
Jaime Quiroga |
Aye
|
Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
John Flaherty |
Aye
|
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Board members asked clarifying questions about the Navigator Schools Support Corporation (Board Resolution 2024-06). The board confirmed the tabling of the sixth component or item (6) of the consent agenda concerning Mobile Modular.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
John Flaherty |
Aye
|
Ian Connell |
Absent
|
Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
Jaime Quiroga |
Aye
|
Claire Grissom |
Aye
|
JP Anderson |
Aye
|
Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
Alfred Morikang |
Aye
|
III. Committees
A.
Academic Success Committee
Claire Grissom, Academic Success Committee Chair, introduced James Dent, Chief Academic Officer, who shared extensive highlights of a presentation delivered at the most recent meeting of the committee, focusing on annual goals, interventions, Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS), attendance, and model-providing. Board members asked questions pertaining to each section of the report, seeking clarification, adding insights, and suggesting topics for additional research. Multiple staff members contributed to the discussion.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Announcement and Vote to Enter Closed Session
The board chair announced the reason for entering closed session: Education Code Section 35146: Confidential Student Matter - Consideration of OAH Case No. 202308046.
Roll Call | |
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JP Anderson |
Aye
|
Alfred Morikang |
Aye
|
Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
John Flaherty |
Aye
|
Claire Grissom |
Aye
|
Jaime Quiroga |
Aye
|
Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
Ian Connell |
Absent
|
B.
Closed Session
C.
Return to Open Session
The board chair announced action taken during closed session: the board unanimously approved a settlement agreement concerning a confidential student matter, OAH Case No. 202308046.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
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Jaime Quiroga |
Aye
|
JP Anderson |
Aye
|
Chuck Daggs |
Aye
|
Claire Grissom |
Aye
|
Alfred Morikang |
Aye
|
John Flaherty |
Aye
|
Ian Connell |
Absent
|
Shara Hegde |
Aye
|
There were no public comments.