Navigator Schools
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Location
ID: 96219070344
Passcode: 720306
Passcode: 720306
Meeting host: ami.ortiz@navigatorschools.org
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Committee Members Present
Ian Connell (remote), John Flaherty (remote), Shara Hegde (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Ami Ortiz (remote), Caprice Young (remote), Tom Peraic (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approval of Minutes from Previous Committee Meeting
II. Topical Items
A.
Support Services Contract Development for Polytechnic Academy
B.
Board Skills Matrix Discussion
CEO & Superintendent Caprice Young led an early stage discussion about board member skills that would be beneficial to Navigator for the purposes of board development. Dr. Young included the geographic requirements for board quorums for multi-county charter management organizations. Dr. Young addressed Committee Member comments and answered Committee Member questions.
C.
Review of Policies
The Committee Members considered a Classroom Based Attendance Policy, a Sabbatical Leave Policy, and a School Sponsored Trips Policy. General Counsel Tom Peraic addressed Committee Member comments and answered Committee Member questions.The Committee Members recommended approval of the policies to be sent to the full Board for consideration.
D.
Board Member Agreement
The Committee Members reviewed and discussed the Board Member Agreement and Survey. General Counsel Tom Peraic addressed Committee Member comments and answered Committee Member questions.
III. Closed Session
A.
Announcement and Vote to Enter Closed Session
No Closed Session called.
B.
Closed Session
No Closed Session called.
C.
Announcement of Action Taken During Closed Session
No Closed Session called.
CEO & Superintendent Caprice Young led an early stage discussion about a potential back office services with Polytechnic Academy. Dr. Young discussed the opportunity, the challenges, and the various options available for consideration. Dr. Young addressed Committee Member comments and answered Committee Member questions.