Navigator Schools

Minutes

Academic Success Committee

Date and Time

Monday October 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Location

Zoom

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

Committee Members Present

Chuck Daggs (remote), Claire Grissom (remote), JP Anderson (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Alfred Morikang

Guests Present

Crystal O'Rourke (remote), James Dent (remote), Mariah Butron (remote), Neena Goswamy (remote), Sean Martin (remote), Tina Hill (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Chuck Daggs called a meeting of the Academic Success Committee of Navigator Schools to order on Monday Oct 16, 2023 at 4:05 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 09-18-23.
Claire Grissom seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chuck Daggs
Aye
JP Anderson
Aye
Alfred Morikang
Absent
Claire Grissom
Aye

D.

Opening Comments from Chief Academic Officer

James Dent shared SBAC scores for all Navigator Schools, including results disaggregated by key student groups. Members reviewed presentation slides and shared observations and questions. 

II. Academic Topics

A.

Tier I Priority: Shift in Illustrative Mathematics to Centers

Mariah Butron presented a video highlighting teaching and learning in a model classroom. The video featured best practices in mathematics instruction, including student centers. Board members shared their observations and staff members offered additional insights. 

B.

Key Data for Academic Success

Neena Goswamy reviewed key types of data and data collection strategies for academic success. Categories of data included satellite data, journey tracking, and lived experience data. She also shared the current status of each of these data categories at Navigator Schools and elicited feedback and recommendations from board members. Members shared experiences and strategies relating to data collection, including empathy interviews and client forums. Neena Goswamy concluded the presentation by sharing next steps.

C.

Innovation at Navigator Schools

James Dent facilitated a review of continuing and developing innovation strategies at Navigator Schools. The main topics were model classrooms, optimizing release days for staff professional development, and data sharing platforms. Mariah Butron described a recent professional learning community (PLC) day, and reflected upon key takeaways. James Dent shared additional insights regarding PLC day planning. Staff listed next steps to be reviewed at future Academic Success Committee meetings, including reports on unit assessments and Star assessments. Crystal O'Rourke shared information relating to teacher coaching.

III. Closing Items

A.

Schedule Next Committee Meeting

James Dent and Claire Grissom will meet to discuss and confirm future meeting dates.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

JP Anderson made a motion to adjourn.
Chuck Daggs seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
JP Anderson
Aye
Chuck Daggs
Aye
Alfred Morikang
Absent
Claire Grissom
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin