Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors
Date and Time
Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Location
Location:
The Carson Doubletree
2 Civic Plaza Dr.
Carson, CA 90745
Mont Blanc room
This meeting is available for public viewing as a webinar: https://compasscharters-org.zoom.us/j/81949864888
If you have special needs because of a disability or you require assistance or auxiliary aids to participate in the meeting, please contact the school’s Executive Assistant via email at twrigley@cmpasscharters.org or call (805) 405-5898 at least twenty four (24) hours before the meeting. The school will use reasonable best efforts to accommodate your disability. This agenda is available for public inspection at the school’s main office and at https://app2.boardontrack.com/public/vlrxGa/year.
Directors Present
C. Riley, H. Hardy, M. Clark, S. Herrod, T. Arnett, T. Christopher, W. Stinde
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
E. Brenner, T. Wrigley
Non Voting Members Present
E. Brenner, T. Wrigley
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| M. Clark |
Aye
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| W. Stinde |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
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B.
Approval of March 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| W. Stinde |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
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| M. Clark |
Aye
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| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
IV. Closed Session
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1)) Title: Superintendent and CEO
The Board entered Closed Session at 10:21 am.
B.
Public Employee Contract (Gov. Code § 54957) Title: Superintendent and CEO
C.
Report out action taken in Closed session
The Board reconvened from Closed Session at 1:11 pm.
Mr. Arnett reported that no official action was taken.
V. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
Mr. Arnett spoke about having more virtual Board of Directors meetings.
B.
Parent Advisory Council Update
Ms. Herrod announced the Rising Firebird Scholarship recipients.
Los Angeles: Amy Elizabeth Flores
San Diego: Aiden McGaughey
Yolo: Angelina Alvarado
C.
Scholar Leadership Council Report
Xaiyuri Navarro, the Vice-Chair of the Scholar Leadership Council, stood in for Zahra Grihma, and presented a summary of recent SLC meetings.
VI. Board Business
A.
Ethics Webinar
There was no discussion regarding the Ethics webinar.
B.
Virtual Board Meeting Suggestion
Mr. Arnett spoke about having more virtual meetings during the year. Tami Wrigley will contact Board members to determine the best days and times for the 2025-2026 school year meetings.
VII. Scholar Spotlight
A.
Scholar Spotlight
There was no discussion regarding the Scholar Spotlight.
VIII. Superintendent's Report
A.
Superintendent's Report
Ms. Brenner presented the Superintendent's Report.
B.
School Pathways Contract
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
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| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
C.
Enrollment Caps for 2025-2026 SY
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
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| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
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| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
IX. Public Hearing of the LCAP plan drafts for 2025-2026
A.
Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 LCAP Plans for San Diego, Los Angeles, and Yolo
The Public Hearing of the LCAP plan drafts for 2025-2026 opened at 1:48 pm.
B.
Public Comment
Ms. Houston made a public comment regarding the LCAP plan drafts.
The Public Hearing closed at 2:13 p.m.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
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| H. Hardy |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| W. Stinde |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| M. Clark |
Aye
|
X. People Division
A.
People Division Update
Ms. Trivino presented the People Division update.
XI. Academic Services
A.
Academic Division Update
Mr. Cohen presented the Academic Division update.
B.
Day in the Life of an OCLC Scholar
Ms. Larson presented information regarding the OCLC.
C.
Update to Board Approved Curriculum List
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
D.
Update to Policy #16 Concurrent Enrollment
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| W. Stinde |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| H. Hardy |
Aye
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| M. Clark |
Aye
|
E.
Policy #22 Work and Entertainment Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| M. Clark |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| W. Stinde |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
F.
Policy #29 Mathematics Placement Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
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| M. Clark |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| W. Stinde |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
G.
Adoption of Dyslexia Screener
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| M. Clark |
Aye
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| W. Stinde |
Aye
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| H. Hardy |
Aye
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| C. Riley |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
XII. Operations Division
A.
Division Update
Ms. Gamez presented the Operations Division update.
B.
Review and Approval of the February & March 2025 Financial Statements
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next Board of Directors meeting will be the Annual Meeting held on June 21, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Ms. Houston commented about training for staff that would aid neurodivergent students and students with trauma and mental health issues.