Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Date and Time
Friday January 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM
CCS Central Office: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
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For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://zoom.us/my/jjlewis
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Directors Present
G. Gordon (remote), J. Sterling Effie (remote), L. Robotham (remote), L. Smith (remote), M. Agravante (remote), R. Vanderwath (remote), S. Herrod (remote), T. Christopher (remote), T. Christopher (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Lewis (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Lewis (remote)
Guests Present
M. Aguilar, P. Towobola (remote), R. Pugh (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Robotham called a meeting to order on Friday Jan 10, 2020 at 3:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
M. Agravante made a motion to approve the consent items.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Gordon |
Aye
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| L. Robotham |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| S. Herrod |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| R. Vanderwath |
Aye
|
| M. Agravante |
Aye
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| L. Smith |
Aye
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| P. Towobola |
Aye
|
| J. Sterling Effie |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the November 1, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
M. Agravante made a motion to approve the minutes from Parent Advisory Council Meeting on 11-01-19.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Agravante |
Aye
|
| J. Sterling Effie |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| R. Vanderwath |
Aye
|
| P. Towobola |
Aye
|
| G. Gordon |
Aye
|
| L. Smith |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
IV. Reports
A.
Staff Report
Mr. Lewis led the council in an overview of the Staff Report. He shared we continue to grow and currently have over 3,000 active scholars. We also continue to post employment opportunities as Compass continues to grow its enrollment.
He also shared updates from the Curriculum Review Committee, which reviewed and evaluated curriculum providers to find the best fit for our scholars. The staff will recommend to transition to Accelerate Education as the Online Learning Program curriculum provider at the January board meeting.
He also shared updates from the Curriculum Review Committee, which reviewed and evaluated curriculum providers to find the best fit for our scholars. The staff will recommend to transition to Accelerate Education as the Online Learning Program curriculum provider at the January board meeting.
B.
El Dorado Charter SELPA Community Advisory Committee Report
El Dorado Charter SELPA’s Community Advisory Committee is a group formed to advise about the Special Education Local Plan, annual priorities, parent education, and other special education-related activities.
We have a representative member for each charter to serve on both the Charter SELPA and Parent Advisory Council. Our members are Mrs. Randi Pugh, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, Mrs. Pam Towobola, Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Jenni Beckwith, Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
Mrs. Pugh shared an overview of the El Dorado Charter SELPA Community Advisory Committee Meeting.
We have a representative member for each charter to serve on both the Charter SELPA and Parent Advisory Council. Our members are Mrs. Randi Pugh, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, Mrs. Pam Towobola, Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Jenni Beckwith, Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
Mrs. Pugh shared an overview of the El Dorado Charter SELPA Community Advisory Committee Meeting.
V. Unfinished Business
A.
Board Policy Discussion
The council discussed the Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
VI. New Business
A.
2019 PAC Survey
The council provided feedback on the survey including layout, questions, and evaluation process. The council will continue to evaluate how and where information is shared with scholars and learning coaches.
B.
Council Member Feedback
Mrs. Lisa Robotham shared her concern with the balance of maintaining special education services and workload for the Online Learning Program.
Mrs. Pugh shared her concern with returning materials for the Options Learning Program. Mr. Lewis shared that a new ordering system portal will be available in August. The system will have easy access to learning coaches, scholars, educational facilitators, and vendors on order updates.
The PAC requested more information on Decision Day, where scholars announce their successes and plans after graduating from Compass.The council also asked for an update for delivery on the enrollment Compass shirts and scholar identification cards.
Mrs. Pugh shared her concern with returning materials for the Options Learning Program. Mr. Lewis shared that a new ordering system portal will be available in August. The system will have easy access to learning coaches, scholars, educational facilitators, and vendors on order updates.
The PAC requested more information on Decision Day, where scholars announce their successes and plans after graduating from Compass.The council also asked for an update for delivery on the enrollment Compass shirts and scholar identification cards.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
Board of Directors Virtual Meeting
Sunday, January 26 at 10 am
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Friday, March 20 at 3 pm
Sunday, January 26 at 10 am
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Friday, March 20 at 3 pm
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar