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Navigator Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT

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In-Person: Gilroy Prep School — Address: 277 I. O. O. F. Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020

 

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This meeting will be held in compliance with modified Brown Act requirements. 

Individuals in need of a disability-related accommodation, modification, or auxiliary aid/service, should direct requests via e-mail to Laura Marco. 

 

Teleconference Locations / Ubicaciones de Teleconferencias

  1. Gilroy Prep School, 277 I.O.O.F. Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 (Santa Clara County)
  2. Hayward Collegiate Charter School, 166 West Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94544
  3. Hollister Prep School, 881 Line Street, Hollister CA 95020
  4. Watsonville Prep School, 407 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
  5. 5357 Federation Ct., San Jose, CA 95123 (Santa Clara County)
  6. Monte Verde 5 SW of 12th St, Carmel, CA 93921
  7. 326 Sierra Trace, Coralville IA 52241
  8. 1092 Cathcart Way, Stanford, CA 94305 (Santa Clara County)
  9. 2520 Apple Tree Way, Gilroy, CA 95020 (Santa Clara County)

 

For members of the public attending online who wish to provide public comment at the board meeting, please sign up by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026; speakers will be invited to offer comments in the order in which they signed up. You can submit your request here. 

 

Members of the public who wish to provide either general public comment or public comment on a specific agenda item will be asked to sign up on the public comment roster prior to the agenda item being heard. Members of the public planning to attend by phone are requested to confirm their intent to comment up to one hour prior to the meeting via e-mail.

Individual comments will be limited to one minute. If an interpreter is needed, comments will be translated into English and the time limit shall be two minutes. At its discretion, the committee may limit the total time allotted to public comments and set new time limits for individual comments. The committee reserves the right to mute and remove a participant from the meeting if the participant unreasonably disrupts the meeting or does not respect the time limitation. 

Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this public meeting should be submitted forty-eight hours prior to the meeting via e-mail. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. The agenda and public documents will be modified upon request as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.


Los miembros del público que asistan en línea y deseen hacer comentarios durante la reunión de la junta utilizarán la herramienta en línea de “levantar la mano” en Zoom cuando la presidencia solicite comentarios del público. A los miembros del público que deseen proporcionar comentarios generales o comentarios sobre un punto específico de la agenda se les pedirá que se registren en la lista de comentarios públicos antes de que se trate dicho punto de la agenda. Se solicita a los miembros del público que planeen asistir por teléfono que confirmen su intención de comentar hasta una hora antes de la reunión por correo electrónico.

 

Los comentarios individuales estarán limitados a uno minuto. Si se necesita un intérprete, los comentarios serán traducidos al inglés y el límite de tiempo será de dos minutos. A su discreción, el comité podrá limitar el tiempo total asignado a los comentarios del público y establecer nuevos límites de tiempo para los comentarios individuales. El comité se reserva el derecho de silenciar y retirar a un participante de la reunión si este interrumpe la reunión de manera irrazonable o no respeta el límite de tiempo.

 

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Board Chair 1 m
   

The Board Chair will call the meeting to order.

  
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Board Chair 1 m
   

The Board Chair will record attendance and establish a quorum via roll call. 

  
  C. Pledge of Allegiance   Board Chair 1 m
   

Board and attendees will recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 

  
  D. Approve Minutes from Previous Board Meetings Approve Minutes Board Chair 1 m
   

Members will vote on the approval of minutes from previous board meetings.

  
    Minutes for Board Meeting on April 20, 2026  
  E. Approve Minutes from Previous Board Meetings Approve Minutes Board Chair 1 m
    Minutes for Special Board Meeting on June 11, 2026  
  F. Opening Remarks of the Board Chair   Board Chair 5 m
   

Nora Crivello, Board Chair, will provide opening remarks.

  
  G. Opening Remarks of the Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent   Caprice Young 5 m
   

Dr. Caprice Young, Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent, will provide opening remarks.

  
II. Consent Agenda 5:15 PM
  A. Approval of the Consent Agenda Vote Tom Peraic 1 m
   

The Board will vote on the approval of the Consent Agenda:

 

  1. Board Member Agreement and Survey 2026-27
  2. Resolution to Establish a Charter School Enterprise Fund
  3. Resolution for the Orange County Department of Education to Issue Funds 
  4. Resolution to Establish a District Number 
  5. Approval of Special Education Contracts
  6. Ratification of Orange County Prep MOU
  7. Retirement Reporting Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-27
  8. Resolution for Signatory Authority for Navigator Schools (Effective July 1, 2026)
  9. Approval to Submit Consolidated Applications
  10. Board Submission of Response to Letter of Concern for Watsonville Prep FCAP
  11. Approval of Program Agreement with Array Education, Inc. and its Lit program (80% grant funded)
  12. Approval of Envision Fitness and Nutrition Scope of Work, Hours of Service, and Compensation (WPS)
  13. Ratification of Amended Employment Agreement for Dr. Caprice Young 
  14. Ratification of Consulting Agreement with Education Growth Group, LLC
  15. Approval of Contract with Apeira Consulting for Federal Grants Management
  16. Board Submission of Response to Notice of Concern for Hayward Collegiate
  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
III. Committees 5:16 PM
  A. Academic Success Committee Report FYI Crystal O'Rourke 5 m
   

Crystal O'Rourke, Chief Academic Officer, will provide a summary of the most recent Academic Success Committee meeting.

  
  B. Governance Committee Report FYI Caprice Young 5 m
   

Dr. Caprice Young, Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent, will provide a summary of the most recent Governance Committee meeting.

  
  C. Finance Committee Report FYI Caprice Young 5 m
   

Dr. Caprice Young, Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent, will provide a summary of the most recent Finance Committee meeting.

  
  D. Audit Committee Report FYI Caprice Young 5 m
   

Dr. Caprice Young, Chief Executive Officer & Superintendent, will provide a summary of the most recent Audit Committee Meeting 

  
IV. Public Comment 5:36 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Board Chair 20 m
   

The Board will receive public comment following time limits reviewed by the Board Chair.

  
V. Public Hearing 5:56 PM
  A. Open Public Hearing Vote Tom Peraic 1 m
   

The Board will vote to open the public hearing.

(Notice of Public Hearing posted on June 5, 2026)

  
     
  B. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Public Hearing Discuss Ami Ortiz 10 m
   

Ami Ortiz, Director of Compliance & Operations, will facilitate the public hearing and discussion of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for five schools. 

  
     
     
     
     
     
  C. Close Public Hearing Vote Tom Peraic 1 m
   

The Board will vote to close the public hearing.

  
VI. Topical 6:08 PM
  A. LCAP Local Indicators FYI Ami Ortiz 10 m
   

Ami Ortiz will present the LCAP Local Indicators for Gilroy Prep School, Hollister Prep School, Watsonville Prep School, Hayward Collegiate, and Orange Prep School.

  
     
     
     
     
     
  B. LCAP - Gilroy Prep School Vote Ami Ortiz 1 m
   

The Board will vote the approve the LCAP for Gilroy Prep School.

  
     
  C. LCAP - Hollister Prep School Vote Ami Ortiz 1 m
   

The Board will vote the approve the LCAP for Hollister Prep School.


 

  
     
  D. LCAP - Watsonville Prep School Vote Ami Ortiz 1 m
   

The Board will vote the approve the LCAP for Watsonville Prep School.


 

  
     
  E. LCAP - Hayward Collegiate Vote Ami Ortiz 1 m
   

The Board will vote the approve the LCAP for Hayward Collegiate.


 

  
     
  F. LCAP - Orange Prep School Vote Ami Ortiz 1 m
   

The Board will vote the approve the LCAP for Orange Prep. 

  
     
  G. Declarations of Need (DON) Vote Melissa Alatorre Alnas 3 m
   

The Board will consider the Declarations of Need for 2026-27 for approval. 

  
     
  H. Approval of 2026–27 ELOP Plan Vote Kirsten Carr 10 m
   

The Board will consider the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Plan for the 2026–27 school year.

  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  I. Approval of Smartphone Policy Vote Tom Peraic 3 m
   

The Board will consider the proposed Smartphone Policy for approval.

  
     
  J. Consideration of Revised Volunteer Policy Vote Tom Peraic 3 m
   

The Board will consider the revised Volunteer Policy for approval.

  
     
     
  K. Mandated Reporter Policy Vote Tom Peraic 3 m
     
  L. Orange County Growth Discussion Discuss Mariah Butron 10 m
   

Members of the OC Prep Growth Team will lead the Board in a discussion on Orange County growth. 

  
  M. Delegation of Approval to Bind 2026-27 Insurance and Return for Ratification Vote Tom Peraic 3 m
VII. Governance 6:58 PM
  A. Celebration of Ian Connell's Service to Navigator Schools Vote Board Chair 5 m
   

The Board will thank Ian Connell for his service and will vote on a resolution recognizing his service to Navigator Schools.

  
     
  B. Celebration of Jan Mazyck's Service to Navigator Schools Vote Board Chair 5 m
   

The Board will thank Jan Mazyck for her service and will vote on a resolution recognizing her service to Navigator Schools.

  
     
  C. Celebration of Niña Rosete's Service to Navigator Schools Vote Board Chair 5 m
   

The Board will thank Niña Rosete for her service and will vote on a resolution recognizing her service to Navigator Schools.

  
     
  D. Re-Election of Board Members Vote Tom Peraic 3 m
   

The Board will consider the re-election of the following members to the Board of Directors:

 

Anthony Di Vittorio — Second Term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028)
Nora Crivello — Second Term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028)
Claire Grissom — Third Term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028)

 

  
  E. Re-Election of Board Officers Vote Tom Peraic 3 m
   

The Board will consider the recommendation of the Governance Committee for the re-election of Officers for 2026-27: 


Nora Crivello - Board Chair
Shara Hegde - Vice Chair
Anthony Di Vittorio - Treasurer
Tom Peraic - Secretary

  
  F. Appointment of New Board Members Vote Board Chair 5 m
   

The Board will consider the appointment of new Board members to the Board of Directors.


1. Cory Vastola
2. Kari Yeater
3. Alice Flores

  
     
     
     
  G. Board & Committee Meeting Calendar 2026-27 Vote Tom Peraic 5 m
   

The Board will consider the 2026-27 Board & Committee Meeting Calendar for approval.

  
     
  H. Committee Assignments for 2026-27 Vote Tom Peraic 5 m
   

The Board will consider the proposed Committee assignments for 2026-27 for approval.

  
     
  I. Amendment of Articles of Incorporation Vote Tom Peraic 3 m
   

The Board will consider an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to ensure compliance with CalSTRS requirements.

  
     
  J. Amendment of the Bylaws Vote Tom Peraic 3 m
   

The Board will consider an amendment to the Bylaws to ensure compliance with CalSTRS requirements.

  
     
VIII. Finance 7:40 PM
  A. Ratification of Updated CSGF Loan Agreement Vote Caprice Young 3 m
   

Dr. Caprice Young, CEO & Superintendent, will present the updated CSGF Loan Agreement for ratification. 

  
     
  B. 2026-27 Budget Approval Vote Caprice Young 45 m
   

The Board will consider the 2026-27 Budget for approval. 

  
     
     
IX. Closed Session 8:28 PM
  A. Announcement and Vote to Enter Closed Session Vote Board Chair 1 m
   

The Board Chair will announce the reason for the closed session and the Board will vote to enter the closed session:

 

1. Interim Navigator Schools Leadership - Gov't Code 54957(b)(1)

 

 

 

  
  B. Closed Session Discuss Board Chair 30 m
   

The Board will engage in closed session discussions.

 

 

  
  C. Return to Open Session FYI Board Chair 1 m
   

The Board Chair will announce action taken during the closed session, if any.

  
X. Closing Items 9:00 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Board Chair 1 m
   

The Board Chair will entertain a vote to adjourn the Board meeting.