No public comment.

Mr. Lewis led the council in an overview of the Staff Report. He shared an overview of how COVID-19 safety measures affected the start of the school year. Decisions to change Scholar Information Systems, Online Curriculum, and Options Learning Community Provider Systems were made in the Spring prior to COVID-19. He also shared an overview of SB-98 and its impacts on the operating budget. Enrollment is capped at 2,800 scholars based on charters, programs, staffing, and SB-98 impacts. Compass has opened seats on the waitlist last week. Compass has over 2,000 perspective scholars on a waitlist, meeting capacity in the Options Learning Program.  

Mr. Vanderwath asked if teacher to scholar ratios changed this school year. Mr. Lewis shared that they have not and continued to stay the same. 

Mr. Lewis also shared the order of priority when being selected for the pool.

Mr. Lewis reviewed the council charge and opened the floor for discussion. The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) serves to provide parent feedback on school policies and procedures at Compass Charter Schools to ensure that they are consistent with its Mission, Vision, and Values. This is the fourth year of operation for the Parent Advisory Council, to be the eyes and ears of parents and scholars at Compass and share the good, bad, and ugly to talk about suggestions and ways to make improvements to the Compass Experience for families.

Ms. Scott suggested having the Parent Advisory Council recorded and shared with parents. 

Mr. Lewis reviewed the 2020-21 Learning Continuity Engagement Process & Attendance Draft Plan and opened the floor for discussion. The Board of Directors, Parent Advisory Council (PAC), Scholar Leadership Council (SLC), Leadership Team, and the public all have opportunities to review and discuss at their respective meetings.

Ms. Pugh asked for an overview of how the plans differ between Los Angeles, Yolo, and San Diego. Mr. Lewis shared that the revenue is different and will be completed as proportion shares across the charters.

Ms. Scott asked if scholar support funds are pulled from their individual educational funds. Mr. Lewis shared that they are supplemental support outside of their educational funds. Mr. Lewis shared that historically the Options Learning Program has not required the use of additional technology outside of their curriculum. These funds should be used as a one time use purpose. 

Mr. Lewis shared that an activity log guide will be shared on Monday, September 21. They will be submitted and completed through the Pathways SIS Parent Portal.

Ms. Scott suggested having a counselor to support families with impact on COVID-19. She also asked for an update on orders for the Options Learning Program. Mr. Lewis shared that orders are in the process and 1,600 have been completed since yesterday. Ms. Pugh shared that she has seen some of her orders processed and would like to thank the Supervising Teachers and Community Providers Department for their hard work.

The next Board of Directors Special Meeting will be on Monday, September 21 at 6 pm.

The next Board of Directors Regular Meeting will be on Sunday, September 27 at 10 am.

The next Parent Advisory Council Meeting will be on Friday, November 20 at 3 pm.