Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors Minutes

March 10, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM

Minutes Draft

Compass Charter Schools

Minutes

Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors

Date and Time

Tuesday March 10, 2026 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

Hampton Inn & Suites Agoura Hills; 30255 Agoura Road; Agoura Hills CA 91301; Lindero Room
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Carson; 2 Civic Plaza Drive; Carson, CA 90745; Executive Boardroom
DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell – Pruneyard Plaza; 1995 South Bascom Avenue; Campbell, CA 95008; Vineyard Room, 1st Floor

2540 Huntington Drive, Suite 107; San Marino, CA 91108

1965 Del Ciervo Place; Camarillo, Ca 93012

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

T. Arnett called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Tuesday Mar 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM.

B. Record Attendance

II. Consent Items

A. Consent Items

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Consent Items.

C. Riley seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Clark	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye

B. Approval of January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors on 01-27-26.

C. Riley seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
T. Christopher	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
M. Clark	Aye

C. Approval of the February 10, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors on 02-10-26.

C. Riley seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
T. Arnett	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye

D. Approval of the February 19, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors on 02-19-26.

C. Riley seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
T. Christopher	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye

III. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

A member of the public made a public comment asking for Board Members to consider how requested changes to policies can affect the families attending Compass Charter Schools.

IV. Communications

A. Board Member Communication

Ms. Herrod shared news of her son's University acceptance.

Bill Stinde announced he will be leaving the Board at the end of this school year due to his moving out of the State.

B. Parent Advisory Council Update

Ms. Herrod spoke briefly on the Parent Advisory Council report.

C. Scholar Leadership Council Report

Ms. Grihma discussed highlights of the February Scholar Leadership Council meeting.

V. Scholar Spotlight

A. Scholar Spotlight

There was no discussion of the Scholar Spotlight.

VI. Operations Division

A. Division Update

Ms. Gamez announced a new eSports League at Compass.

B. FY26 2nd Interim Budget Presentation

Ms. Gamez briefly spoke regarding the Interim Budgets.

C. CCS LA: FY26 2nd Interim Budget Report

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the CCS LA: FY26 2nd Interim Budget Report.

T. Christopher seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
H. Hardy	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye

D. CCS SD: FY26 2nd Interim Budget Report

M. Clark made a motion to approve the CCS SD: FY26 2nd Interim Budget Report.

H. Hardy seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
W. Stinde	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye

E. CCS YOLO: FY26 2nd Interim Budget Report

H. Hardy made a motion to approve the CCS YOLO: FY26 2nd Interim Budget Report.

S. Herrod seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Clark	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
C. Riley	Aye

F. Adoption of the annual independent auditor for the 2026 audit year

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the adoption of the annual independent auditor for the 2026 audit year.

T. Christopher seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Herrod	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
W. Stinde	Abstain
T. Arnett	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
M. Clark	Aye

G. Enrollment Capacity Resolution

M. Clark made a motion to approve the Enrollment Capacity Resolution.

C. Riley seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
W. Stinde	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye

VII. Academic Services

A. Academic Division Updates

Mr. Cohen gave a brief overview of the Academic Division Update.

B. Annual Survey Responses on LCAP goals

Mr. Cohen discussed a few of the results of the Annual Survey. Board members asked questions regarding some of the parent responses.

C. Board Policy #37: SCHOLAR USE OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY

T. Arnett made a motion to approve Board Policy#37: Scholar Use of Technology Policy.

H. Hardy seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Clark	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye

W. Stinde made a motion to reorder the agenda to accommodate the availability of the Board Workshop presenter, with the remaining items to resume following the Workshop.

C. Riley seconded the motion.

When the Board Workshop is over, the items will continue in order.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
C. Riley	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye

D. Continued Board Workshop

AGENDA REORDERED:

Fred Van Vleck led the Board through the Board Workshop session at 7:04 p.m.

The Board did not continue the development of protocols as planned. The Superintendent will meet with board members in small groups and individually to determine the next steps before the May board meeting.

The Board finished the Workshop session and moved back to the unfinished Board Agenda items, in order, at 8:20 p.m.

E. Renaissance Learning Quote

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Renaissance Learning Quote.

T. Christopher seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
T. Arnett	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye

F. 2026-27 Master Agreement and Acknowledgment of Responsibilities

W. Stinde made a motion to approve the 2026-27 Master Agreement and Acknowledgment of Responsibilities.

H. Hardy seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
H. Hardy	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
C. Riley	Abstain
T. Christopher	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye

There was a discussion about the importance of the requirement for teachers to have visual confirmation of scholars at least one time per month to ensure scholar safety.

VIII. People Division

A. People Division Update

Sophie briefly discussed the People Division Update. Dr. Clark asked for clarification on the role of the Teacher in Residence position.

IX. Superintendent's Report

A. Superintendent's Report

AGENDA REORDERED:

Continued Board Workshop - please note this item was reordered to accommodate the presenter's schedule. Please see Section VII. Academics Division Update, Item C & D, for details.

Ms. Brenner presented highlights of the Superintendent's Report.

B. Annual Report

There were no questions regarding the Annual Report.

X. Board Business

A. New Board Member Search

The Committee will include Mr. Arnett, Ms. Herrod, and Ms. Hardy. Mr. Arnett and MS. Hardy will focus on Board Members. Ms. Herrod and Mr. Arnett interview possible Parent Representatives.

Ms. Wrigley will follow up to coordinate availability for interviews.

B. Board Member Compensation

Ms. Brenner discussed Board member Compensation.

C. Approve Changes to Bylaws

S. Herrod made a motion to approve Changes to Bylaws.

M. Clark seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
H. Hardy	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
W. Stinde	Abstain
M. Clark	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye

D. Board Member Compensation Policy

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Board Member Compensation Policy.

M. Clark seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
T. Arnett	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
W. Stinde	Abstain

E. Superintendent's Evaluation

There was no discussion regarding the Superintendent's Evaluation.

XI. Closing Items

A. Upcoming Meetings

Next meetings:

Board of Directors Meeting: May 19, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Virtual

Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors: June 13th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

In person at the Carson Doubletree

B. Adjourn Meeting

T. Arnett made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

W. Stinde seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
W. Stinde	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
C. Riley	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

T. Wrigley