Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Meeting of the Retiring Compass Board of Directors
Date and Time
Saturday June 13, 2026 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
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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. Approval of minutes and agenda
A.
Approval of the minutes and agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Items
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
V. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
Ms. Herrod announced her son has graduated and is attending UC Santa Barbara.
VI. Board Business
A.
Approve Samantha Herrod's new term as Board Member
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Abstain
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
B.
New Board Member Search
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
VII. LCAP Approval
A.
2026-27 LCAP CCS Los Angeles, San Diego, and Yolo
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the 2025-26 Local Indicators CCS Los Angeles, San Diego, Yolo
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
VIII. Operations Division
A.
Division Update
There was no discussion regarding the Division Update.
B.
2026-2027 Initial Budget Presentation
Board Members and Compass Chief Officers discussed new staffing positions in response to a letter sent to the Board by a group of teachers. The discussion included information regarding the COLA and staff salaries in response to Board Members' questions.
C.
CCS Los Angeles: FY27 Initial Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
D.
CCS San Diego: FY27 Initial Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
E.
CCS Yolo: FY27 Initial Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
F.
Board Policy #6 Fiscal Controls Revision
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
G.
Approval to Submit Consolidated Application (FY 2026–2027)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
H.
26-27 Technology Partnership Agreement - EdTech101 & CCS
There was a brief discussion regarding the goal of every student having a school device and the barriers to reaching this goal.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Abstain
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
IX. People Division
A.
People Division Update
There was no discussion regarding the People Division Update.
B.
2026-27 Staff Salary Schedules
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
X. Academic Services
A.
Academic Division Updates
Dr. Clark noted the excellent results from Teach Town, and Mr. Cohen shared information regarding educational software applications and staffing development.
B.
Basic Supplies for Scholars - Quote
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| C. Riley |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| M. Clark |
Aye
|
| H. Hardy |
Aye
|
C.
Scholar Handbook
Ms. Brenner shared concerns a parent had with some of the independent study regulations and tiered re-engagement policies in relation to Special Education services. However, the concerns were sent on the evening of June 12, which has made it difficult to respond to so quickly. Ms. Brenner stated she would gather information to respond to the concerns.
The Board took a short break at 12:10 pm.
The Board reconvened at 12:17 pm.
XI. Superintendent's Report
A.
Annual Recognitions
Ms. Brenner recognized the 5 and 10 Year staff anniversaries, noting that Brianna Attalla was inadvertently left off the 5 Year list included in the agenda. She verbally announced the 25-26 Learning Coaches of the Year:
Los Angeles:
Online: Kayla Cummings
Options: Charlene Rodriguez
San Diego:
Online: Leanne Collins
Options: Kristin and Kyle Hawkins
Yolo:
Online: LeeWan Yeomans
Options: Jaime Zivney
B.
Superintendent's Report
The Superintendent's Report included thanks to the four retiring Board members and recognition of Ms. Herrod for her role as Parent Advisory Council Chair during the 25-26 school year.
There was no public comment.