Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Annual Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 25, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Location
850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
All open session documents that are distributed to the Board of Directors are available for public review in the Compass Charter Schools Central Office located at 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks. Additionally, the agenda and supporting documents are available online at www.compasscharters.org.
Please note the meeting is recorded and live streamed at www.compasscharters.org.
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Please note the meeting is recorded and live streamed at www.compasscharters.org.
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Directors Present
J. Cummings, J. Vargas, K. Granger, L. Robotham, M. Koblick
Directors Absent
M. Brown
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Lewis
Non Voting Members Present
J. Lewis
Guests Present
M. Aguilar
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Koblick called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Monday Jun 25, 2018 at 5:34 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of the June 25, 2018 Annual Meeting Agenda
K. Granger made a motion to approve the annual meeting agenda.
J. Cummings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Consent Items
K. Granger made a motion to approve the consent items.
J. Cummings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of the January 29, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
K. Granger made a motion to approve minutes from the Virtual Board Meeting on 01-29-18 Virtual Board Meeting on 01-29-18.
J. Cummings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of the June 25, 2018 Public Hearing Minutes
K. Granger made a motion to approve minutes Public Hearing on 06-25-18.
J. Cummings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. REPORTS
A.
CEO Report
B.
Recess
The Board of Directors reconvened from Recess at 6:14 pm.
C.
Academic Affairs Committee Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Academic Affairs Committee Report on behalf of Mr. Brown.
D.
External Relations Committee Report
Mr. Vargas shared the External Relations Committee Report.
E.
Finance Committee Report
Dr. Granger shared the Finance Committee Report.
F.
Personnel Committee Report
Mr. Cummings shared the Personnel Committee Report.
G.
Parent Advisory Council Report
Ms. Robotham shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.
H.
Scholar Leadership Council Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Scholar Advisory Council Report on behalf of Ms. Linares.
IV. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
A.
Closed Session Report
The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 7:37 pm. The board provided guidance to the CEO.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
A.
Board Member Communication
- Mr. Cummings shared that it has been a pleasure to serve as a member of the board. He also mentioned that he appreciates all the hard work and effort that the board members and staff have contributed.
- Dr. Granger shared that 2017-18 school year is her last year serving as part of the board. She mentioned that she is appointing another member from the Mountain Empire Unified School District to serve on the board.
- Mr. Koblick thanked everyone for all their efforts over the past three years.
- Ms. Robotham celebrates a healthy and prosperous school year as a board member and parent.
- Mr. Vargas thanked colleagues and staff for a great first year as part of the board.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Review and Discussion of 9th Grade Math Placement Policy Final Report
Mr. Lewis led the Board of Directors in an overview of the 9th Grade Math Placement Police Final Report.
B.
Adoption of the 2018-19 Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP)
M. Koblick made a motion to approve the adoption of the 2018-19 Local Accountability Plans (LCAP) for Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
J. Vargas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Adoption of the 2018-19 Annual Budget
J. Vargas made a motion to 2018-19 Annual Budget.
M. Koblick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Review and Approval of the 2018-2021 At-Will Employment Agreement Amendment for the Superintendent
Oral report of salary, salary schedule, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to Superintendent & CEO by Mr. Cummings:
- Salary: $141,220.80, no increase from prior year
- Health benefits: Same as provided to all-staff
- Stipends/Allowances: $750/month auto allowance
J. Vargas made a motion to approve the 2018-21 At-Will Employment Agreement Amendment for the Superintendent & CEO.
J. Cummings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Review and Approval of the Revised Board By-Laws
K. Granger made a motion to approve the Revised Board By-Laws.
J. Vargas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Review and Approval of the Revised Board Policy Manual
The Revised Board Policy Manual is currently being reviewed by Legal Counsel; item pulled from agenda
G.
Review and Approval of the Revised Conflict of Interest Code
K. Granger made a motion to approve the Revised Conflict of Interest Code.
J. Cummings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Review and Approval of Charter Petition Template
J. Vargas made a motion to approve the Charter Petition Template.
K. Granger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A.
Election of the Chairperson
K. Granger made a motion to nominate Mr. John Vargas as Chairperson.
M. Koblick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Election of the Secretary
J. Vargas made a motion to nominate Lisa Robotham as Secretary.
M. Koblick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Election of the Treasurer
The Board of Directors decided to postpone the election of Treasurer until the next meeting.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
Mr. Lewis presented Mr. Koblick with a plaque for his dedication and service to Compass Charter Schools as he completes his three-year term on the Board of Directors; final year as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Lewis also presented Mr. Cummings and Dr. Granger will commemorative plaques for their dedication and service as they complete their three-year years.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Monday, June 25 at 5 pm.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Monday, June 25 at 5 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 8:12 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar
He presented the 2017-18 Scholar's Choice Award to Erin Thompson.
Mr. Lewis presented the Certificated Employee of the Year Award to Kelli McCaulley. He presented the Classified Employee of the Year Award to Vanessa Plascencia.
He presented the 2017-18 Employee of the Year Award to Kelli McCaulley.
He also presented 5-year anniversary tokens to Carrie Talcott and Crystal Villegas.
Mr. Lewis also presented the Learning Coaches of the Year Awards: