Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Academic Affairs Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM
AAS Central Office: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
2303 243rd Street, Lomita, CA 90717
3901 Carpenter Court, Studio City, CA 91604
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Addressing the Committee – Committee meetings are meetings of the Board of Directors and will be held in a civil, orderly and respectful manner. All public comments or questions should be addressed to the Committee through the Chair of the Committee. To ensure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for each speaker, persons wishing to address the Committee must send a Speaker Request Message through the form of a text message or chat box message to Miguel Aguilar, Executive Assistant to the CEO (805-807-8199). Messages must contain speaker name, contact number or email, and subject matter and sent prior to the beginning of the Public Comment section of the meeting. Members of the public may address the Committee on any matter within the Committee’s jurisdiction and have three (3) minutes each to do so. The total time of each subject will be fifteen (15) minutes, unless additional time is requested by a Committee Member and approved by the Committee.
The Committee may not deliberate or take action on items that are not on the agenda. However, the Committee may give direction to staff following a presentation. The Chair is in charge of the meeting and will maintain order, set the time limits for the speakers and the subject matter, and will have the prerogative to remove any person who is disruptive of the Committee meeting. The Academic Affairs Committee may place limitations on the total time to be devoted to each topic if it finds that the numbers of speakers would impede the Committee’s ability to conduct its business in a timely manner. The Academic Affairs Committee may also allow for additional public comment and questions after reports and presentations if it deems necessary.
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
2303 243rd Street, Lomita, CA 90717
3901 Carpenter Court, Studio City, CA 91604
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Addressing the Committee – Committee meetings are meetings of the Board of Directors and will be held in a civil, orderly and respectful manner. All public comments or questions should be addressed to the Committee through the Chair of the Committee. To ensure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for each speaker, persons wishing to address the Committee must send a Speaker Request Message through the form of a text message or chat box message to Miguel Aguilar, Executive Assistant to the CEO (805-807-8199). Messages must contain speaker name, contact number or email, and subject matter and sent prior to the beginning of the Public Comment section of the meeting. Members of the public may address the Committee on any matter within the Committee’s jurisdiction and have three (3) minutes each to do so. The total time of each subject will be fifteen (15) minutes, unless additional time is requested by a Committee Member and approved by the Committee.
The Committee may not deliberate or take action on items that are not on the agenda. However, the Committee may give direction to staff following a presentation. The Chair is in charge of the meeting and will maintain order, set the time limits for the speakers and the subject matter, and will have the prerogative to remove any person who is disruptive of the Committee meeting. The Academic Affairs Committee may place limitations on the total time to be devoted to each topic if it finds that the numbers of speakers would impede the Committee’s ability to conduct its business in a timely manner. The Academic Affairs Committee may also allow for additional public comment and questions after reports and presentations if it deems necessary.
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Committee Members Present
J. Lewis, J. Manwarren, M. Aguilar, M. Cohen (remote), M. Koblick (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Cohen called a meeting of the Academic Affairs Committee of Compass Charter Schools to order on Thursday Dec 8, 2016 at 1:07 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Approval of December 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda
M. Koblick made a motion to approve the December 8, 2016 Regular Meeting agenda.
J. Manwarren seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Cohen |
Aye
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| J. Manwarren |
Aye
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| M. Koblick |
Aye
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B.
Approval of the October 18, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
M. Koblick made a motion to approve minutes from the Academic Affairs Committee Meeting on 10-13-16 Academic Affairs Committee Meeting on 10-13-16.
J. Manwarren seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Manwarren |
Aye
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| M. Cohen |
Aye
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| M. Koblick |
Aye
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
IV. REPORTS
A.
Staff Report
Mr. Lewis shared that graduation dates have been secured for the Class of 2017, and encouraged the committee to save these dates: Thursday, June 8 at Sonoma State University for AAS Sonoma; Friday, June 9 at Fresno State University for AAS Fresno; Monday, June 12 at Sunset Hills Country Club for both AAS Los Angeles and AAS Thousand Oaks & Simi Valley; and Tuesday, June 13 at San Diego State University for AAS Del Mar. Mid-year i-Ready testing has been scheduled. Track A scholars in grades 6-12 will test January 26-29th; all K-5 scholars and Track B scholars in grades 6-12 will test February 7th-10th; and Track C scholars in grades 6-12 will test March 7th-10th. Success Academy will hold a virtual celebration on Friday December ,16th at 1 pm. 40 scholars have participated in this 6-week intervention program, designed for scholars categorized as Tier 2. Scholars will be rewarded and recognized based on their academic growth as measured through our i-Ready diagnostic tool. The next 6-week session will begin in January.
B.
Special Education Department Overview Presentation
Ms. Ellie Watkins, Special Education Manager, shared a presentation on our Special Education Department Overview. Special education department procedures were shared, along with a snapshot of the current scholar profile served by the department. A review of accommodations and modifications was presented, along with examples. A review of the CHIME Institute training was also provided, with a focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
V. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Review and Discussion of 9th Grade Math Placement Policy Check-Up
Mr. Lewis reviewed the 9th grade math placement track B checkpoint update from the Counseling Services Department, who performed the 30-day checkpoint for our 9th grade scholars per our 9th Grade Math Placement Policy. The checkpoint resulted in zero (0) scholar course level changes.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar