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Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors

Date and Time

Tuesday December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

This meeting will be held virtually through Zoom.

 

Participants are able to view the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone. 

 

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://compasscharters-org.zoom.us/j/81949864888

 

Carson Doubletree Hotel; 2 Civic Plaza Dr., Carson, CA 90745; Room - Sierra I

 

Doubletree Hilton; 1995 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008; Orchard Room, 3rd Floor

 

Hampton Inn; 30255 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; Lindero 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

H. Hardy (remote), M. Clark (remote), S. Herrod (remote), T. Arnett (remote), T. Christopher (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Riley, W. Stinde

Ex Officio Members Present

E. Brenner (remote), T. Wrigley (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

E. Brenner (remote), T. Wrigley (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. Arnett called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Tuesday Dec 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the Consent Items.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Stinde
Absent
C. Riley
Absent
T. Christopher
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
M. Clark
Aye
H. Hardy
Aye

B.

Approval of September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors on 09-23-25.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Arnett
Aye
C. Riley
Absent
S. Herrod
Aye
M. Clark
Aye
H. Hardy
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

Ms. Houston made a public comment that included pros and cons of the current school administration.

IV. Organization of the Board of Directors

A.

Confirmation of Scholar Representative

H. Hardy made a motion to Approve the Scholar Representative.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent
H. Hardy
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
C. Riley
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye
M. Clark
Aye

V. Communications

A.

Board Member Communication

There was no Board Member communication

B.

Parent Advisory Council Update

Ms. Herrod briefly summarized the October and November Parent Advisory Council meetings.

C.

Scholar Leadership Council Report

Ms. Grihma briefly summarized the October and November Scholar Leadership Council meetings.

VI. Board Business

A.

New Board Member Search

Mr. Arnett led a discussion regarding finding new Board members to fill the Board Member seat and Chair position that would be open when his term ends in June 2026.

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, which included information on California Dashboard results, Charter renewals, and data summary.  A key priority is to submit a new Charter in Northern California in an effort to resume service to families in that area.

 

B.

Resolution for Authorization of the Renewal of the Compass Los Angeles Charter

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Resolution for Authorization of the Renewal of the Compass Los Angeles Charter.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Clark
Aye
C. Riley
Absent
T. Christopher
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
H. Hardy
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent

C.

Resolution for Authorization of the Renewal of the Compass Yolo Charter

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Resolution for Authorization of the Renewal of the Compass Yolo Charter.
H. Hardy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye
H. Hardy
Aye
M. Clark
Aye
C. Riley
Absent
T. Christopher
Aye

IX. Operations Division

A.

Division Update

There was no discussion regarding the Operations Division Update. 

B.

2025 Annual Audit Report

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the 2025 Annual Audit Report.
M. Clark seconded the motion.

Marlen Gomez presented highlights of the 2025 Annual Audit. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Clark
Aye
C. Riley
Absent
H. Hardy
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent

C.

Fiscal Year 2026 First Interim Presentation

Dr. Gamez briefly presented highlights in the 2026 First Interim Presentation.

D.

Approve Fiscal Year 2026 First Interim Reports- Los Angeles

H. Hardy made a motion to Approve Fiscal Year 2026 First Interim Reports- Los Angeles.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Arnett
Aye
H. Hardy
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent
C. Riley
Absent
M. Clark
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye

E.

Approve Fiscal Year 2026 First Interim Reports- San Diego

T. Christopher made a motion to Approve Fiscal Year 2026 First Interim Reports- San Diego.
M. Clark seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Stinde
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye
M. Clark
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
H. Hardy
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
C. Riley
Absent

F.

Approve Fiscal Year 2026 First Interim Reports- Yolo

T. Arnett made a motion to Approve Fiscal Year 2026 First Interim Reports- Yolo.
H. Hardy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Riley
Absent
T. Christopher
Aye
H. Hardy
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent
M. Clark
Aye

G.

Technology Partnership Agreement - EdTech101 & CCS

T. Arnett made a motion to Technology Partnership Agreement - EdTech101 & CCS.
M. Clark seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
M. Clark
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent
H. Hardy
Aye
C. Riley
Absent

X. Academic Services

A.

Academic Division Updates

Mr. Cohen presented a brief summary of the new Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule program.

B.

Board Policy #: 16 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT POLICY

S. Herrod made a motion to approve Board Policy #: 16 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT POLICY.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent
M. Clark
Aye
H. Hardy
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
C. Riley
Absent

XI. People Division

A.

People Division Update

There were no questions regarding the People Division update.

B.

2025-26 Employee Handbook Update

Ms. Hardy and Dr. Clark asked some questions regarding the listed updates. Concerns were raised that the process and wording of verbal and written updates could be clarified more fully.  The discussion and vote were tabled indefinitely.

XII. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

B.

Adjourn Meeting

T. Arnett made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
W. Stinde
Absent
H. Hardy
Aye
M. Clark
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
C. Riley
Absent
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Wrigley