Compass Charter Schools

Minutes

Virtual Public Hearing

Date and Time

Monday June 24, 2019 at 5:00 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
3580 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1130, Los Angeles, CA 90010
2653 Taft Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551
 
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Directors Present

B. Dennett (remote), L. Robotham (remote), M. Suarez (remote)

Directors Absent

J. Vargas, M. Brown

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Lewis (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Lewis (remote)

Guests Present

M. Aguilar

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Suarez called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Monday Jun 24, 2019 at 5:22 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approval of the June 24, 2019 Public Hearing Agenda

B. Dennett made a motion to approve the June 24, 2019 Public Hearing.
L. Robotham seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Robotham
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye
M. Brown
Absent
B. Dennett
Aye
J. Vargas
Absent

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

III. Public Hearing

A.

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Presentation

Mr Lewis shared an overview of the 2019-20 Local Control Accountability Plan and Annual Update (LCAP) for CCS of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Yolo. We will continue to focus our efforts on increasing academic achievement and increasing scholar and parent engagement. We have also differentiated goals and take a look at academic success based on program and grade level.

B.

2019-20 Annual Budget Presentation

Mr. Lewis shared an overview of the proposed 2019-20 operating budget. Revenue is based on 100% state funding for each charter, enrollment of 2,031 scholars and ADA at 97% for Elementary, 96% for Middle School, and 95% for High School Scholars. There's roughly one million dollar surplus based on the conservative enrollment projections. There's also the addition of an employee tuition opportunity for staff.

Ms. Lisa Fishman, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, shared the 2019-20 Annual Budget Presentation. She covered the beginning balance, revenue, expenses, and ending balance for CCS of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Yolo.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors will be Monday, June 24, 2019, at 5:30 pm (if Closed Session is needed); 6 pm for Open Session. Agenda items will include:
  • Approve 2019-20 LCAPs
  • Approve FY20 Operating Budget
  • Approve 2019-20 CDE Consolidated Applications
  • CSMC Contract
  • Election of Officers
  • Review 9th Grade Math Placement Policy Final Report

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:52 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar