Navigator Schools

Minutes

Academic Success Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Location

 

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Location:

Gilroy Prep School

277 Ioof Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA

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

Committee Members Present

Alfred Morikang (remote), Chuck Daggs (remote), Claire Grissom (remote)

Committee Members Absent

JP Anderson

Guests Present

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

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Claire Grissom called a meeting of the Academic Success Committee of Navigator Schools to order on Monday Nov 27, 2023 at 4:02 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approve Minutes from Prior Meeting

Chuck Daggs made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Success Committee on 10-16-23.
Claire Grissom seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Alfred Morikang
Aye
Claire Grissom
Aye
JP Anderson
Absent
Chuck Daggs
Aye

D.

Opening Comments from Chief Academic Officer

James Dent welcomed attendees and provided an overview of the agenda and presenters.

II. Academic Topics

A.

Unit 1 STAR Assessment Results

James Dent shared Unit 1 interim assessment results, highlighting positive growth across all schools in reading and math. He provided analysis and disaggregated data for key student groups, including English learners, economically disadvantaged students, and special education students. The committee discussed essential levers for student success, including the impact of student centers and interventions. 

B.

Adoptions for Next Year

Crystal O'Rourke outlined processes for reviewing and approving curriculum pilots for 2024-2025. She shared a chart listing current curricula in English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. She provided a timeline for next steps, and board members asked clarifying questions.

C.

Edulastic and Assessment Update

Neena Goswamy presented information regarding a pilot of the Edulastic platform, including sample data visualizations and dynamic tables. She shared the guiding motivation behind the piloting effort and led a discussion of the pros and cons of Edulastic. Attendees discussed alternative approaches and implications of each, including issues of cost and longevity. The group considered additional sources of guidance on the matter. The committee reviewed a timeline for next steps.

III. Closing Items

A.

Schedule Next Committee Meeting

James Dent shared that he would communicate with the committee chair in the near future to determine a date for a meeting occurring in January, 2024. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

Chuck Daggs made a motion to adjourn.
Claire Grissom seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Alfred Morikang
Aye
Chuck Daggs
Aye
Claire Grissom
Aye
JP Anderson
Absent
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:46 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sean Martin