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
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Minutes from Prior Meeting
Roll Call | |
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Claire Grissom |
Aye
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JP Anderson |
Aye
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Chuck Daggs |
Aye
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Alfred Morikang |
Absent
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D.
Opening Comments from Chief Academic Officer
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
Roll Call | |
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Claire Grissom |
Aye
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JP Anderson |
Aye
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Chuck Daggs |
Aye
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Alfred Morikang |
Absent
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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.