Compass Charter Schools

Minutes

Virtual Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday November 21, 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
 
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Directors Present

B. Dennett (remote), J. Vargas (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Suarez (remote)

Directors Absent

L. Robotham

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

J. Vargas called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Thursday Nov 21, 2019 at 6:02 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

II. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

M. Brown made a motion to approve the consent items.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Vargas
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye
M. Brown
Aye
L. Robotham
Absent

B.

Approval of October 3, 2019 Minutes

M. Brown made a motion to approve minutes from the Virtual Board Meeting on 10-03-19 Virtual Board Meeting on 10-03-19.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Brown
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
J. Vargas
Aye
L. Robotham
Absent
M. Suarez
Aye

III. Special Presentations

A.

2018-19 Audit Presentation

Marcy Kearney, Director at Christy White Associates, shared an overview of the 2018-19 Audit. She mentioned that Compass had a good and clean audit, and went over each section of the audit in detail.

IV. Communications

A.

Board Member Communication

Mr. Dennett mentioned how impressed he is with the growth of Compass this school year. 

Mr. Vargas shared his appreciation for staff and all their hard work completed during this quick expansion. He also wished everyone a great fall break. 

B.

Parent Advisory Council Update

Mr. Lewis shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.

C.

Scholar Leadership Council Update

Mr. Lewis shared the Scholar Advisory Council Report.

V. Superintendent's Report

A.

Academic Services Report

Mr. Lewis shared the Academic Services Report.

B.

Financial Services Report

Ms. Lisa Fishman, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Financial Officer, shared the Financial Services Report.

C.

Information Services Report

Mrs. Mae Van Vooren, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Information Officer, shared the Information Services Report.

D.

Superintendent's Report

Mr. Lewis shared the Superintendent's Report.

He also presented a 5-year anniversary token to Karle Roberts and Beth Sneyd.

VI. Presentations

A.

Online Learning Department Presentation

Mrs. Erin Smith, Director of Online Learning, led the board in an overview of the Online Learning Department.

B.

Options Learning Department Presentation

Mrs. Kristy Smith, Director of Options Learning, led the board in an overview of the Options Learning Department.

VII. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

VIII. Unfinished Business

A.

Discussion on SB 126

The board discussed the compliance requirements of SB 126 and provided direction to staff.

IX. New Business

A.

Review and Approval of the 2018-19 Audit

B. Dennett made a motion to approve the 2018-19 Audit.
M. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Brown
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
L. Robotham
Absent
J. Vargas
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye

B.

Review and Approval of the First Interim Reports

M. Brown made a motion to approve the First Interim Reports for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, and Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Robotham
Absent
B. Dennett
Aye
J. Vargas
Abstain
M. Brown
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye

C.

Election of New Board Members

B. Dennett made a motion to elect Ms. Cori Brooks to the Board of Directors.
M. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Brown
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
J. Vargas
Aye
L. Robotham
Absent

X. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
  • Approve 2018-19 School Accountability Report Cards
  • Approve 2020-21 Academic Calendar
  • Approve Resolution on One-Time Mandate Funds
  • Department Presentations

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar