Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Sunday January 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM
DoubleTree San Diego - Hotel Circle: 1515 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
CCS Orange County Learning Center: 902 South Broadway Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2653 Taft Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
CCS Orange County Learning Center: 902 South Broadway Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2653 Taft Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Directors Present
B. Dennett, C. Brooks, J. Vargas, M. Suarez
Directors Absent
L. Robotham, M. Brown
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 Sunday Jan 26, 2020 at 10:43 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the consent items.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of November 21, 2019 Minutes
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the minutes from November 21, 2019 Virtual Board Meeting on 11-21-19.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
The Board of Directors recessed into Closed Session at 10:45 am.
B.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
The Board of Directors tabled this item for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
IV. Reconvene from Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Report
The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 11:55 am. Chairman Vargas shared that there is nothing to report at this time.
V. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
Mr. Dennett shared his excitement for in-person board meetings.
Mr. Suarez also shared his happiness for in-person board meetings.
Ms. Brooks shared her excitement to be a board member.
Mr. Vargas shared that he is looking forward to the upcoming meetings with the new system in place.
Mr. Suarez also shared his happiness for in-person board meetings.
Ms. Brooks shared her excitement to be a board member.
Mr. Vargas shared that he is looking forward to the upcoming meetings with the new system in place.
B.
Parent Advisory Council Update
Mr. Lewis shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.
C.
Scholar Leadership Council Update
Mr. Lewis shared the Scholar Leadership Council Report.
VI. Superintendent's Report
A.
Superintendent's Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Superintendent's Report.
He also presented 5-year anniversary tokens to Gabriela Ayala, Erica Angelo, Karla Gonzalez, Vanessa Plascencia, Sharlie Walker, Kristen Winter, and Lynn Woodley.
Mr. Lewis also led a celebration of the Board as part of National School Board Appreciation Month.
He also presented 5-year anniversary tokens to Gabriela Ayala, Erica Angelo, Karla Gonzalez, Vanessa Plascencia, Sharlie Walker, Kristen Winter, and Lynn Woodley.
Mr. Lewis also led a celebration of the Board as part of National School Board Appreciation Month.
VII. Presentations
A.
Engagement Department Presentation
Mrs. Rebecca MacAlpine, Director of Engagement, provided the board a video to explore the Engagement Department: https://youtu.be/nu1FyeFgwQw
B.
Human Resources Department Presentation
Ms. Sophie Trivino, Chief of Staff, led the board in an overview of the Human Resources Department.
VIII. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
IX. Academic Services
A.
Academic Services Update
Dr. Aviva Ebner, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer, shared the Academic Services Report.
B.
Acceptance of Curriculum Review Committee Report & Recommendation
C. Brooks made a motion to approve Accelerate Education as our Online Learning Program curriculum provider for the 2020-21 school year.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
X. Financial Services
A.
Financial Services Update
Ms. Lisa Fishman, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Financial Officer, shared the Financial Services Report.
B.
Acceptance of SIS Review Committee Report & Recommendation
B. Dennett made a motion to approve School Pathways as our Scholar Information Services (SIS) provider for fiscal year 2020-21.
C. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
C.
Review and Approval of the December 2019 Financial Statements
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the December 2019 Financial Statements.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
D.
Review and Approval of the 2019-20 Amended Operating Budget
C. Brooks made a motion to approve the 2019-20 amended operating budget.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
XI. Information Services
A.
Information Services Update
Mr. Lewis shared the Information Services Report.
XII. Executive
A.
Review of 2019 California School Dashboard
Mr. Lewis led the Board in a review of the 2019 California School Dashboard for both Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles and Compass Charter Schools of San Diego.
B.
Review and Approval of Board Policies: Parent & Family Engagement Policy
M. Suarez made a motion to approve the Parent & Family Engagement Policy.
C. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
C.
Review and Approval of Board Policies: Promotion & Retention Policy
C. Brooks made a motion to approve the Promotion & Retention Policy.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Robotham |
Absent
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
- 2020-21 Local Control Accountability Plans Public Hearing
- Approve 2020-21 Scholar Handbooks
- Approve 2020-21 Staff Handbook
- Approve Second Interim Reports
- Counseling Services Presentation
- Special Education Presentation
- Workshop on 2020-21 LCAPs
- Workshop on FY21 Budget
- Superintendent’s Evaluation
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar