Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Academic Affairs Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 17, 2018 at 4:00 PM
CCS Central Office: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
1846 West Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles, CA 90047
3305 Buckman Springs Road, Pine Valley, CA 91962
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1846 West Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles, CA 90047
3305 Buckman Springs Road, Pine Valley, CA 91962
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Committee Members Present
J. Lewis, K. Granger (remote), M. Brown (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
M. Aguilar
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Brown called a meeting of the Academic Affairs Committee of Compass Charter Schools to order on Wednesday Jan 17, 2018 at 4:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Consent Items
K. Granger made a motion to approve the consent items.
M. Brown seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Granger |
Aye
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| M. Brown |
Aye
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B.
Approval of the October 16, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
K. Granger made a motion to approve minutes from the Academic Affairs Committee Meeting on 10-16-17 Academic Affairs Committee Meeting on 10-16-17.
M. Brown seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Brown |
Aye
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| K. Granger |
Aye
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
A.
Committee Member Communication
Dr. Granger wished everyone a happy new year and is looking forward to a successful second half of the school year.
IV. REPORTS
A.
Staff Report
Mr. Lewis shared that the Information Services Team submitted our P-1 Attendance Reports with assistance from CSMC and StrongMind in December. He also shared the graduation dates for the Class of 2018 in June. He mentioned we hosted inaugural Parent/Teacher Conferences in November, and had a 66% participation rate; our team is currently working to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences in April. He also mentioned that both Compass Charter Schools of Fresno and Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles have Self-Study Accreditation Visits by WASC during the 2018-19 school year. The goal is to achieve the full six-year accreditation from WASC following these visits.
B.
Counseling Services Department Presentation
Mrs. Debra Stephan, Counseling Services Manager, shared a presentation on our Counseling Services Department. She walked the committee through the school counseling program framework, which covered their foundation, roles, management, delivery, and accountability.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Review and Approval of the 2016-17 School Accountability Report Cards
Mr. Lewis led the committee in a review of the 2016-17 School Accountability Report Cards for all three charters.
Mr. Brown had a concern with the San Diego SBAC test scores. Mr. Lewis shared that while a concern to see scores decline, the participation rate did increase from the prior year. The scores will allow CCS to better understand where scholars are and support them in and out of the classroom.
Mr. Brown had a concern with the San Diego SBAC test scores. Mr. Lewis shared that while a concern to see scores decline, the participation rate did increase from the prior year. The scores will allow CCS to better understand where scholars are and support them in and out of the classroom.
M. Brown made a motion to approve the 2016-17 School Accountability Report Cards.
K. Granger seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Granger |
Aye
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| M. Brown |
Aye
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B.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ON THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DASHBOARD
Mr. Lewis shared a review of the California School Dashboard and the 2017 Release for all three charters.
C.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE 2018-19 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Mr. Lewis led the committee in a review of the 2018-19 Academic Calendar. He shared that CCS used Los Angeles Unified School District and Acton-Agua Dulce Unfied School District as a baseline for the calendar. The first day of classes will be Tuesday, September 4 and last day will be Friday, June 14.
Mr. Brown asked as to why the SBAC testing window was so early in the school year. Mr. Lewis shared that CCS has historically followed this model and time frame. While not on the calendar, we do anticipate holding make-up days after Spring Break.
Mr. Brown asked as to why the SBAC testing window was so early in the school year. Mr. Lewis shared that CCS has historically followed this model and time frame. While not on the calendar, we do anticipate holding make-up days after Spring Break.
M. Brown made a motion to approve the 2018-19 Academic Calendar.
K. Granger seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Granger |
Aye
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| M. Brown |
Aye
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VII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the Academic Affairs Committee will be Tuesday, February 20 at 3 pm.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar