Navigator Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Location

Gilroy Prep Schoo: 277 IOOF Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020

277 IOOF Avenue | Gilroy, CA 95020

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Teleconference Locations / Ubicaciones de Teleconferencias

  1. Hayward Collegiate Charter School, 166 West Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94544
  2. Hollister Prep School, 881 Line Street, Hollister CA 95020
  3. Watsonville Prep School, 407 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
  4. Gilroy Prep School, 277 I.O.O.F. Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 (Santa Clara County)
  5. 1065 Byers Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 (Santa Clara County)
  6. 27324 Dobbel Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542
  7. 1365 Locust St., Denver CO 80220
  8. 5357 Federation Ct., San Jose, CA 95123 (Santa Clara County)
  9. Monte Verde 5 SW of 12th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

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Directors Present

Chuck Daggs (remote), Claire Grissom, Ian Connell (remote), JP Anderson (remote), Jaime Quiroga (remote), Jan Mazyck, Nora Crivello, Shara Hegde (remote)

Directors Absent

Niña Rosete

Guests Present

Alex Heredia (remote), Ami Ortiz (remote), Anthony Di Vittorio, Caprice Young, Crystal O'Rourke (remote), David LeBarre (remote), Gabriela Roldan (remote), Kirsten Carr, Melissa Alatorre Alnas (remote), Neena Goswamy (remote), Norma Knox (remote), Noël Russell-Unterburger, Quincy Long (remote), Tina Hill (remote), Tom Peraic (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Nora Crivello called a meeting of the board of directors of Navigator Schools to order on Thursday Dec 19, 2024 at 6:03 PM.

C.

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

D.

Opening Remarks of the Board Chair

Nora Crivello, Board Chair, recognized Navigator's recent academic successes, thanked Board members Claire Grissom and Jan Mazcyk for attending the meeting in Gilroy to ensure a local physical quorum in Santa Clara County, and acknowledged the finance team's hard work.

E.

Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent Update

Dr. Caprice Young, Chief Executive Officer & Superintedent, shared updates including progress on Navigator's WIG, Navigator's enrollment status, and the finance team's recent work. 

F.

Approve Minutes from Previous Regular Board Meeting

Claire Grissom made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-22-24.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Approval of New Board Member (GPS parent representative)

Nora Crivello made a motion to elect Anthony Di Vittorio to the Navigator Board of Directors.
Chuck Daggs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Welcome New Board Member (GPS parent representative)

The Board welcomed Anthony Di Vittorio as a new Board member and GPS parent representative.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Nora Crivello made a motion to approve consent agenda items 1-2.
Ian Connell seconded the motion.

The Consent Agenda was approved as to item 1 (Receive/File Annual P1 Report) and item 2 (Reimbursement Resolution; item 3 (Dissolution of Development Committee) was taken off of the Consent Agenda at the request of the CEO & Superintendent so that the fundraising function stays under the auspices of the Development Committee.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Claire Grissom
Aye
Jaime Quiroga
Aye
Nora Crivello
Aye
JP Anderson
Abstain
Chuck Daggs
Aye
Shara Hegde
Aye
Niña Rosete
Absent
Jan Mazyck
Aye
Ian Connell
Aye

III. Committees

A.

Academic Success Committee Report

Dr. Caprice Young

partner potential in Orange, Dr. Kim Santiago Canyon supportive board

more in January

B.

Governance Committee Report

Dr. Young shared that the Governance Committee enjoyed meeting Anthony Di Vittorio and that she is very pleased he is on the Navigator Board. The Governance Committee also approved two architectural contracts over $50,000.

C.

Finance Committee

Noël Russell-Unterburger shared updates from the Finance Committee with the Board.

IV. Topical

A.

Enrollment Process Report

Kirsten Carr, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships, presented a report on current enrollment and efforts to strengthen the enrollment processes.

B.

Facilities Update

Noël Russell-Unterburger, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, provided an update on the status of the facilities projects. 

C.

Update on Legislative Changes for 2025

Tom Peraic, General Counsel, presented a report on the legislative changes relevant to Navigator Schools for 2025. 

V. Closed Session

A.

Announcement and Vote to Enter Closed Session

JP Anderson made a motion to enter closed session.
Claire Grissom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Closed Session

The Board engaged in closed session discussions.

C.

Return to Open Session

The Board reported out as follows:

 

1) The Board ratified that General Counsel will transition from full time employment to independent contractor status; and, 

 

2) The Board instructed the CEO or designee to notify the landlord at 18 West Beach Street that Navigator will not remove contingencies by December 31, 2024.  

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Nora Crivello
Documents used during the meeting
  • CEO Board Update Presentation 2024 12 19.pdf
  • Anthony_Di_Vittorio_-_Board_of_Directors_Application_and_Resume__11.15.24.pdf
  • First_Interim_2024-25_HPS.pdf
  • First_Interim_2024-25_GPS.pdf
  • First_Interim_2024-25_WPS.pdf
  • First_Interim_2024-25_HCC.pdf
  • Reimbursement Resolution - BR_2024-18 (12.19.24).pdf
  • NS_Academic_Success_Committee_Dec_2024_CA_Dashboard_Overview.pdf
  • NS_Academic_Success_Committee_Dec_2024_WIG_and_Unit_1_Data.pdf
  • NS_Academic_Success_Committee_Dec_2024_-_High_School_Plan.pdf
  • Navigator_Governance_Discussion_and_Recommendation__11.15.2024.pdf
  • Navigator_Schools_2024_Q1_Update_.pptx.pdf
  • Enrollment Board Update Slides Dec 2024.pptx