Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Sunday March 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Directors Present
C. Brooks (remote), J. Vargas (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Suarez (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Dennett
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Brooks
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Lewis (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Lewis (remote)
Guests Present
M. Aguilar (remote)
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 Mar 22, 2020 at 10:03 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
C. Brooks arrived.
M. Brown 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
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| J. Vargas |
Aye
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| M. Suarez |
Aye
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| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of January 26, 2020 Minutes
M. Brown made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-26-20.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Brown |
Aye
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| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Absent
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of January 26, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
M. Brown made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 01-26-20.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of March 13, 2020 Emergency Meeting Minutes
M. Brown made a motion to approve the minutes from Emergency Meeting on 03-13-20.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Absent
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
The Board of Directors recessed into Closed Session at 10:06 am.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
C.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
IV. Reconvene from Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Report
The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 12:07 pm. Chairman Vargas shared that there is nothing to report at this time for items IIIA and IIIC, and that direction was given to the Superintendent and legal counsel for item IIIB.
V. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
No board member communication.
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 a 5-year anniversary token to Andrea Heinricy, Katie Hooper, and Janae Smith.
He also presented a 5-year anniversary token to Andrea Heinricy, Katie Hooper, and Janae Smith.
VII. Presentations
A.
Counseling Services Department Presentation
Mrs. Debra Stephan, Director of Counseling Services, provided the board a video to explore the Counseling Services Department: https://youtu.be/-GtiTFXBmRs
B.
Special Education Department Presentation
Ms. Gabi Golan, Director of Special Education, provided the board a video to explore the Special Education Department: https://youtu.be/IhxnrD6X7eQ
VIII. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
IX. Public Hearing
A.
2020-21 Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs)
Chairman Vargas opened the Public Hearing on the 2020-21 Local Control Accountability Plans at 12:50 pm. Mr. Lewis shared an overview of the LCAP process, Annual Updates, and 2020-21 draft plans.
Ms. Brooks mentioned that she loved the addition of Goal 4 which ensures that late entrant credit deficient scholars are making progress toward earning a high school diploma.
Chairman Vargas closed the Public Hearing at 1:05 pm.
Ms. Brooks mentioned that she loved the addition of Goal 4 which ensures that late entrant credit deficient scholars are making progress toward earning a high school diploma.
Chairman Vargas closed the Public Hearing at 1:05 pm.
X. Academic Services
A.
Academic Services Update
Dr. Aviva Ebner, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer, shared the Academic Services Report.
XI. Financial Services
A.
Financial Services Update
Ms. Lisa Fishman, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Financial Officer, shared the Financial Services Report.
B.
Review and Approval of the February 2020 Financial Statements
C. Brooks made a motion to approve the February 2020 Financial Statements.
M. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
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| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Absent
|
C.
Review and Approval of the Second Interim Reports
M. Brown made a motion to approve the Second Interim Reports.
C. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Absent
|
XII. Executive
A.
Review and Approval of the 2020-21 Employee Handbook
M. Suarez made a motion to approve the 2020-21 Employee Handbook.
M. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Absent
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
B.
Review and Approval of the Revised Independent Study Policy
C. Brooks made a motion to approve the revised Independent Study Policy.
M. Suarez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
- Approve Resolution on EPA Funds
- Approve 2020-21 LCAPs
- Approve 2020-21 Scholar Handbooks
- Approve FY21 Operating Budget
- Approve 2020-21 CDE Consolidated Applications
- Annual Awards
- Election of Officers
- Review 9th Grade Math Placement Policy Final Report
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar