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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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
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://zoom.us/j/125392983
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
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
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
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.
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.
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
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
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 | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Abstain
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| 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. Suarez |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
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