MURIEL BOWSER MAYOR November 10, 2022 The Honorable Phil Mendelson Chairman Councilof the District of Columbia John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504 Washington, DC 20004 DearChairman Mendelson: In accordance with section 2of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D.C. Official Code 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 103 of the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission Establishment and State Athletic Association Reorganization Act of 2016, effective April 7, 2017 (D.C. Law 21-263; D.C. Official Code 38-2661.11), I am pleased to nominate the following person: Ms, Sarah Navarro 12th Street, NE Washington, DC 20017 (Ward 5) for appointment as a District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association member of the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission, replacing Dwayne Foster, for a term to end November 16, 2026. Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experienceof the above-mentioned nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process. I would appreciate the Councils earliest considerationof this nomination for confirmation. Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayors Office of Talent and Appointments, should the Council require additional information. Sincpgely,  LeLite Chairman Phil Mendelson at the request of the Mayor A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To confirm the appointment of Ms. Sarah Navarro to the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission. RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission Sarah Navarro Confirmation Resolution of 2022. Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of: 2 Ms. Sarah Navarro 23 12th Street, NE 24 Washington, DC 20017 25 (Ward 5) 26 7 as a District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association member of the District of 28 Columbia State Athletics Commission, pursuant to section 103 of the District of Columbia State 29 Athletics Commission Establishment and State Athletic Association Reorganization Act of 2016, 30 effective April 7, 2017 (D.C. Law 21-263; D.C. Official Code 38-2661.11), replacing Dwayne 31 Foster, for a term to end November 16, 2026. 32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, 33 upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor. 34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.  Sarah Navarro PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To disrupt structural injustices and provide equitable access for all students through innovative education, sound and inspiring programming, and thoughtful public policy. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cex ars) District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC; August 2016- Present February 2021- Present: Senior Deputy Chief, Secondary Schools Leads all policy and programming at the secondary level with afocus on proactive student supports, college and career programming and athletics. + Responsible for creating, implementing and sustaining secondary school policies and programming + Supervisesacentral office team of more than 90 employees + Oversees a multi-million dollar budget to support secondary schools + Liaisonto the Deputy Chancellor on all secondary policies and programming May 2018- January 2021: Deputy Chief of Graduation Excellence Led district-wide efforts to empower students to progress successfully through middle and high school by implementing equitable policies and providing high-quality student supports. + Provided strategic direction and oversight of programming to support secondary students, including Ninth Grade Academies, School Counseling, Pathways, Credit Recovery, Opportunity Academies and Student Reengagement + Oversaw support to secondary schools on scheduling and grading + Drafted and published equitable policies on grading, promotion, credit recovery and graduation in collaboration with key stakeholders and robust community feedback + Ensured effective implementation of policies by providing training and data-based support and feedback to school communities August 2016-April 2018: Director of Pathways Responsible for launching and leading Pathways, adistrict-wide program that identifies and supports students who are overage and under-credited to get on a successful path to graduation, college, career and life. + Collaboratively redesigned the alternative high schools(now Opportunity Academies) to better meet the needs of students through dynamic academic programing, relevant social emotional support and opportunities for post-secondary  success + Developed and guided the work of Pathways Coordinators to ensure that everyhigh school student has a clear and supported path to graduation and beyond + Collaborated with middle schools to ensure students are ready to succeed in high school through strengthening promotion requirements and providing additional supports, services and programming for those who are falling behind + Worked with agencies, community-based organizations andpost-secondary institutions to create meaningful and sustainable post-secondary opportunities for students in the Pathways Program Scho Based Leadership and Oversight (9 years] Sojourner Truth Montessori Public Charter School, Washington, DC; February 2019- Present Founding Chair, Board of Trustees Responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of Sojourner Truth Montessori Public Charter School: The first public secondary Montessori school in Washington, DC. Worked with founding team towrite charter application which was approved for opening in school year 20-21 Recruited a Board of Trustees with expertise necessary to successfully guide the school Supervises the Executive Director and lead the Boardof Trustees Maya Angelou Young Adult Learning Center, Washington, DC; June 2013- June 2016 Principal Responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Maya Angelou Young Adult Learning Center, a public charter school that provides young adults (ages 17-24) with the academic support, career and technical training, and life skills necessary tosucceed. Createda safe learning environment with rigorous expectations and robust support to ensure the success of the school and the students Hired, supervised, and mentored teachers and counseling personnel Developed and maintained the school budget cee Expanded academic and workforce programming to expand opportunities Served as the lead point person accountable to the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and other oversight agencies Maya Angelou Public Charter High School, Washington, DC; July 2011- June 2013 Dean of Evening Programs Conceptualized, created, and directed all evening programs and special events based onstudent and staff feedback * Hired, supervised, and professionally developed staff, volunteers and community partners for the EnrichmentProgram * Created, refined, and administered a comprehensive evaluationplantotrack student outcomes and collect data from all stakeholders to inform and improve evening programming Other Relevant Policy and Practice Experience (8 years) Center for the Study of Social Policy, Washington, DC; 2008- July 2011 Policy Associate * Provided strategic technical assistance to the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, a national  operating foundation dedicated to helping young adults transition from foster care to adulthood Conducted institutional analyses of child welfare and juvenile justice systems nationwide to identify systemic factors that contribute to racial disproportionality and disparities * Helped ensure compliance with thechildwelfare consent decreeand promote best practices in Georgias Division of Family and Children Services Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., Brooksville, FL; 2003-2006 2005-2006: Transition Manager Designed and launched the Transition to Independence Program, a three-phase residential jative that helps older teenagers in foster care transition to adulthood. * Conducted qualitative research on foster care programs in Florida and nationwide * Developed operating guidelines, life skills curricula, assessments and program handbook * Hired, trained, and superviseda staff of six * Developed and implemented tools for evaluating program outcomes 2003-2005: Senior Counselor/Trainer * Counseledat-risk youth through experiential teaching in a wilderness setting 24 hours a day for 5-7 days aweek + Led groups of residential campers on numerous overnight canoe and hiking trips + Implemented training curriculum for wilderness counselors EDUCATION Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, 2007- 2009, Ann Arbor, MI Master of Public Policy; Graduate student instructor for a course on public and non-profit management University of Vermont, 1999- 2002, Burlington, VT BachelorofArts in Sociology and Psychology School for International Training, 2001, Ghana, Africa Research on policy and treatmentof mental illness  PSmt <+ iw al Executi Officeof the Mayor- Officeof Talent and Appointments John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004 Sarah Navarro Sarah Navarro is the Senior Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), In her current role, Ms. Navarro leads district-wide efforts to implement equitable policies and ensure high-quality opportunities for all secondary students. She also oversees a range of programs including school counseling, academic scheduling support, ninth grade academies, student engagement, athletics, graduation, and career and college preparation and persistence initiatives. In addition, Ms. Navarro led the redesign of DCPS? altemative schools in Opportunity Academies and served as founding director of the Pathways program. Prior to joining DCPS, Ms. Navarro was the principal of the Maya Angelou Adult Learning Center and founding board chair of the Sojourner Truth Montessori Public Charter School A Ward 5 resident, Ms. Navarro received a BachelorofArts in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Vermont and a Masterof Public Policy from the University of Michigan. xk  GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser ee WE ARE WASHINGTON Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor asm 2 Bryan Hum, Steve WalkerDC Betsy Cavendish October 24, 2022 Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Sarah Navarro and Larry Carroll to the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office ofthe Mayor, at 202-724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681. Leagphenp.. Catone Elizabeth Cavendish TheJohn A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenus,NW Salle300 > Washingion, DC 20008 > Office (202) 724-7681