Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Date and Time
Friday December 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM
CCS Central Office: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
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Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://compasscharters.adobeconnect.com/pac/
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Directors Present
G. Gordon (remote), L. Hunter (remote), L. Robotham (remote), L. Smith (remote), M. Agravante (remote), R. Vanderwath (remote), S. Herrod (remote), T. Christopher (remote), T. Christopher (remote)
Directors Absent
E. Rivera, J. Sterling Effie, S. MacLeish
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
S. Herrod
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 to order on Friday Dec 21, 2018 at 3:06 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
M. Agravante made a motion to approve the consent items.
G. Gordon seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Herrod |
Absent
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| G. Gordon |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| M. Agravante |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Absent
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| L. Hunter |
Aye
|
| R. Vanderwath |
Aye
|
| S. MacLeish |
Absent
|
| E. Rivera |
Absent
|
| J. Sterling Effie |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of the November 16, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
M. Agravante made a motion to approve minutes from the Parent Advisory Council Meeting on 11-16-18 Parent Advisory Council Meeting on 11-16-18.
G. Gordon seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Rivera |
Absent
|
| J. Lewis |
Absent
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| L. Hunter |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| G. Gordon |
Aye
|
| S. MacLeish |
Absent
|
| S. Herrod |
Absent
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| M. Agravante |
Aye
|
| J. Sterling Effie |
Absent
|
| R. Vanderwath |
Aye
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
IV. Reports
A.
Staff Report
Mr. Lewis shared that we started the year with a little over 1,200 scholars, and now have 1,538 scholars enrolled. He shared that we are on track with our charter renewal process. We formally submitted our CCS of Los Angeles charter renewal petition to the Acton-Agua Dulce USD Board of Trustees. Compass is also working on an affiliation with REALM Charter Schools, in Berkeley, which will bring the Compass Experience to the Bay area.
S. Herrod arrived.
V. New Business
A.
Council Member Feedback
Mrs. Robotham suggested having engagement items for the Scholar-Leadership Council to add to their surveys. She also suggested having more in person enrichment events between parents. Mr. Lewis shared that the council can plan and host events for parents if opened to.
Ms.Gordon suggested having dances for high school scholars. Mr. Lewis shared that targeting locations across 17 counties have its challenges, but always open to trying.
Ms. Smith shared her concern with the Options Program process. The ordering process seems to be a little behind against other charters. Having updates on remaining funds and boundaries of orders in the dashboard.
Mrs. Robotham asked if Compass will be offering a Driver's Education program for scholars. Mr. Lewis shared that Compass has found a potential opportunity to offer a Driver's Education course for credit.
Mrs. Hunter also reminded members about Amazon Smile to support Compass. Asked staff to share with families how to use Amazon Smile.
Mrs. Robotham requested to invite a StrongMind representative to the February 15, 2019 meeting to present the Compass-StrongMind partnership, courses designed, sprint process, and operations.
Ms.Gordon suggested having dances for high school scholars. Mr. Lewis shared that targeting locations across 17 counties have its challenges, but always open to trying.
Ms. Smith shared her concern with the Options Program process. The ordering process seems to be a little behind against other charters. Having updates on remaining funds and boundaries of orders in the dashboard.
Mrs. Robotham asked if Compass will be offering a Driver's Education program for scholars. Mr. Lewis shared that Compass has found a potential opportunity to offer a Driver's Education course for credit.
Mrs. Hunter also reminded members about Amazon Smile to support Compass. Asked staff to share with families how to use Amazon Smile.
Mrs. Robotham requested to invite a StrongMind representative to the February 15, 2019 meeting to present the Compass-StrongMind partnership, courses designed, sprint process, and operations.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the Parent Advisory Council will be Friday, February 15, 2019.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:01 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar