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

The Board Chair will call the meeting to order.

The Board will receive public comments regarding non-agenda items, if any, following expectations and time limits reviewed by the Board Chair.

Nora Crivello, Board Chair, will provide opening remarks.

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

Members will vote on the approval of minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on October 22, 2024

The Board Chair will present the recommendation of the Governance Committee to elect Anthony Di Vittorio to the Board of Directors. 

The Board Chair will welcome new board member, Anthony Di Vittorio, and will add him to roll call. 

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

1. Receive/File Annual P1 Report - Informational report on charter school status as of October 31, 2024;

2. Reimbursement Resolution - Reviewed by the Governance Committee and recommended for Board approval, allows for reimbursement of certain costs associated with facilities development; and

3. Dissolution of Development Committee - Reviewed by the Governance Committee and recommended for Board approval, dissolves the Development Committee and directs activities to the NSSC.

Proposed Motion: Approve the Consent Agenda

Crystal O'Rourke, Interim Chief Academic Officer, will provide a summary of the December 9, 2024 Academic Success Committee meeting. The Academic Success Committee considered three items related to: 1) the new state dashboard, 2) multilingual learner progress, and 3) the proposed high school academic model, which will be considered at the Board Retreat in January, 2025. These reports are attached for your information. Crystal O'Rourke will be available to answer any questions. 

Dr. Caprice Young, CEO & Superintendent, will provide a summary of the November 21, 2024 Governance Committee Meeting. The Governance Committee reviewed various potential governance structural changes to support the growth of Navigator Schools and determined that growth can move forward without change to the legal or governance structure, that presentation is included for your information. The Governance Committee also approved two contracts over $50,000 for architectural work related to the potential Hollister Conditional Use Permit and the Watsonville Prep Beach Street Site. Several other items reviewed by the Governance Committee are included elsewhere in this agenda. Dr. Young will be available to answer any questions.

Noël Russell-Unterburger, Staff Lead of the FInance Committee, will provide a summary of the December 10th, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting. The Finance Committee received a detailed report on Navigator Schools' first quarter financial position. That presentation is attached for your information. A revised 2024-25 Budget will come to the board for approval at the January 25th Board Meeting & Retreat. Noël Russell-Unterburger will be available to answer any questions.

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

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

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

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

1. CEO & Superintendent Performance Review (Gov't Code 54957)

2. Revision of General Counsel Appointment (Gov't Code 54957)

3. Real Estate Negotiation: 18 Beach Street, Watsonville (Gov't Code 54956.8)

Proposed Motion: Enter Closed Session

The Board will engage in closed session discussions.

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

The Board Chair will make a motion to adjourn the Board meeting and votes will be recorded via roll call.