Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Virtual Annual Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 24, 2019 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
3580 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1130, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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
3580 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1130, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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 (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Lewis (remote)
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 Jun 24, 2019 at 6:04 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
M. Suarez made a motion to approve the consent items as amended, tabling the approval of the MOU between Winters Joint USD and Compass Charter Schools.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the May 20, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
M. Suarez made a motion to approve minutes from the Virtual Board Meeting on 05-20-19 Virtual Board Meeting on 05-20-19.
L. Robotham seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
C.
APPROVAL OF THE June 17, 2019 Special MEETING MINUTES
M. Suarez made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Meeting on 06-17-19 Special Meeting on 06-17-19.
L. Robotham seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
D.
APPROVAL OF THE June 24, 2019 Public Hearing MINUTES
M. Suarez made a motion to approve minutes from the Virtual Public Hearing on 06-24-19 Virtual Public Hearing on 06-24-19.
L. Robotham seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
III. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
- Mr. Dennett shared that he was in attendance at the CCS of San Diego graduation and promotion ceremonies. He mentioned how impressed he was with the event, energy from the staff, and to see scholars and staff celebrating their achievements.
- Mrs. Robotham attended the CCS of Los Angeles graduation ceremony. She shared her experience with seeing the joy of graduates and hearing their future plans, as well as celebrating the graduation of her son.
- Mr. Suarez attended the CCS of Fresno graduation and promotion ceremonies. He shared it was an amazing moment, and enjoyed visiting with scholars, families and staff.
IV. Reports
A.
Superintendent's Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Superintendent's Report.
Mr. Lewis presented the Certificated Employee of the Year Award to Kristy Smith. He presented the Classified Employee of the Year Award to Jessica Franco.
He presented the 2018-19 Employee of the Year Award to Jessica Franco.
He presented the 2018-19 Scholars' Choice Award to Alyssa Ginn.
Mr. Lewis also presented the Learning Coaches of the Year Awards:
Online Elementary School: Jack Ares
Online Middle School: Gina Hanson
Online High School: Lisa Robotham
Options Program: Shelby MacLeish
He also presented a 5-year anniversary token to Miguel Aguilar.
Mr. Lewis presented the Certificated Employee of the Year Award to Kristy Smith. He presented the Classified Employee of the Year Award to Jessica Franco.
He presented the 2018-19 Employee of the Year Award to Jessica Franco.
He presented the 2018-19 Scholars' Choice Award to Alyssa Ginn.
Mr. Lewis also presented the Learning Coaches of the Year Awards:
Online Elementary School: Jack Ares
Online Middle School: Gina Hanson
Online High School: Lisa Robotham
Options Program: Shelby MacLeish
He also presented a 5-year anniversary token to Miguel Aguilar.
B.
Finance Report
Ms. Lisa Fishman, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, shared the Finance Report.
C.
Parent Advisory Council Report
Mrs. Robotham shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.
D.
Scholar Leadership Council Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Scholar Advisory Council Report.
V. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
VI. Unfinished Business
A.
Review and Approval of Contract with Charter Schools Management Corporation
M. Suarez made a motion to approve the service contract with Charter Schools Management Corporation.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
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)
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the adoption of the 2019-20 Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, and Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
L. Robotham seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
C.
Adoption of the 2019-20 Annual Budget
M. Suarez made a motion to approve the adoption of the FY20 Operating Budgets for Compass Charter Schools.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
VIII. Organization of the Board of Directors
A.
Election of the Chairperson
No election held. Item to be added to unfinished business at the Board Retreat.
B.
Election of the Secretary
No election held. Item to be added to unfinished business at the Board Retreat.
C.
Election of the Treasurer
No election held. Item to be added to unfinished business at the Board Retreat.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The Board of Directors will hold a Board Retreat on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. Agenda items will include:
- Approve Board Policy Manual
- Approve 2019-20 Scholar Handbooks
- Board Member Training
- Election of Officers
- Strategic Planning
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar