Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Date and Time
Friday March 17, 2017 at 3:00 PM
CCS Central Office: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
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Directors Present
L. Robotham (remote), T. Christopher (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Nahm, E. Rivera
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Lewis
Non Voting Members Present
J. Lewis
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Robotham called a meeting to order on Friday Mar 17, 2017 at 3:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
L. Robotham made a motion to approve the consent items.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of the January 20, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
L. Robotham made a motion to approve minutes from the Parent Advisory Council Meeting on 01-20-17 Parent Advisory Council Meeting on 01-20-17.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
IV. Reports
A.
Staff Report
Mr. Lewis shared information about our upcoming marketing events, including our sponsorship of events across the state. He also highlighted our NCAA accreditation, which is a big win for a virtual charter school and a great benefit for current and prospective scholar athletes. He also shared the PowerPoint presentation for our new Virtual Information Sessions, and asked the Parent Advisory Council to share feedback to enhance those sessions for prospective families.
V. Unfinished Business
A.
Approval of New Council Members
There were no applications for review. Discussion on a Parent Advisory Council drive the first two weeks of school next year. Also the potential for Welcome Back Nights, hosted by the academic coordinators and their teams. Idea to mix the virtual world with what a scholar would receive at a brick and mortar.
VI. New Business
A.
Review of 2017-18 Updates & Registration Process
Mr. Lewis shared updates on our 2017-18 planning. As of today, 609 scholars have submitted their Intent to Enroll Form and will receive the 'Proud Scholar' t-shirt. The deadline for this opportunity is today, though the Intent to Enroll is open until we start on September 5. Enrollment opens on Monday, March 20 for new scholars using our new online application system through StrongMind. He also walked the Parent Advisory Council through the survey results from the Parent Town Halls in late February. He shared the idea of an Ambassador Program, where scholars and family members attend marketing efforts to share their experiences with our program.
B.
AAS Sonoma Update
Mr. Lewis shared an update on AAS Sonoma, and the action by Cotati-Rohnert Park USD to not renew the charter in late December. He talked through current efforts to try to continue to serve those scholars in the 2017-18 school year and hopes to be able to have firm and final plans by the end of March.
C.
Council Member Feedback
Council Member Feedback:
- Lisa Robotham - asked about the Master Agreement process. Mr. Lewis shared how the MA process will work for 2017-18 year.
- Therese & Tony Christopher - shared a potential tagline for the school: "CCS: The School of the Future, Today!"
- Mr. Lewis - asked Council members for testimonials to use for marketing materials.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Lewis