Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Virtual Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM
CCS Central Office: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
2657 Victoria Circle, Alpine CA, 91901
702 East Blue Ridge Road, Fresno, CA 93720
13 Sunrise, Irvine, CA 92603
2653 Taft Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551
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2657 Victoria Circle, Alpine CA, 91901
702 East Blue Ridge Road, Fresno, CA 93720
13 Sunrise, Irvine, CA 92603
2653 Taft Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://compasscharters.adobeconnect.com/bod/
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Directors Present
B. Dennett (remote), L. Robotham (remote), M. Suarez (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Vargas, 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
L. Robotham called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Monday Nov 26, 2018 at 6:04 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the consent items.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of the September 24, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Dennett made a motion to approve minutes from the Virtual Board Meeting on 09-24-18 Virtual Board Meeting on 09-24-18.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of the November 7, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes
B. Dennett made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Meeting on 11-07-18 Special Meeting on 11-07-18.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
The Board of Directors entered Closed Session at 6:07 pm.
IV. Reconvene from Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Report
The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 6:26 pm. The report will be shared during New Business.
V. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
- Mr. Dennett shared that he looks forward to getting more involved with Compass activities and events, and sharing.
- Mrs. Robotham mentioned she will share more during the Parent Advisory Council Report, glad we have made it to the mid-point of the first semester.
VI. Reports
A.
Superintendent's Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Superintendent's Report.
B.
Online Learning Department Presentation
Mrs. Erin Smith, Director of Online Learning, led the board in an overview of the Online Learning Department.
C.
Options Learning Department Presentation
Mrs. Kristy Smith, Director of Options Learning, led the board in an overview of the Options Learning Department.
D.
Finance Report
Ms. Fishman, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, shared the Finance Report.
E.
Parent Advisory Council Report
Mrs. Robotham shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.
F.
Scholar Leadership Council Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Scholar Advisory Council Report.
VII. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
VIII. Unfinished Business
A.
Election of the Treasurer
L. Robotham made a motion to elect Mr. Bill Dennett as Treasurer.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Discuss Board and Committee Structure
Mr. Lewis led the board in a discussion around the board and committee structure. Discussion to continue at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
IX. New Business
A.
Review and Approval of the 2017-18 Audit
Marcy Kearney, Director at Christy White Associates, shared an overview of the 2017-18 Audit. She mentioned that Compass had a good and clean audit, and went over each section of the audit in detail.
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the 2017-18 Audit.
L. Robotham seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
B.
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:
- Salary: $150,000
- Health benefits: No change
- Stipends/Allowances: No change
M. Suarez made a motion to approve the 2018-21 At-Will Employment Agreement Amendment for the Superintendent & CEO.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
X. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5 pm (if Closed Session is needed); 6 pm for Open Session. Agenda items will include:
- 2017-18 School Accountability Report Cards
- 2019-20 School Calendar
- Auditor Selection
- Engagement Department Presentation
- Resolution on One-Time Mandate Funds
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar