Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Scholar Leadership Council Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM
CCS Central Office: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
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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
A. Gordon (remote), A. Ruediger (remote), A. Yeung (remote), C. Ruediger (remote), E. Christopher (remote), J. Lewis (remote), K. Effie (remote), L. Hearne-Hooker (remote), M. Effie (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Stansbury, J. Visarraga, K. Vreeman, M. Zorba
Guests Present
M. Aguilar (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Lewis called a meeting to order on Tuesday Sep 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
A. Gordon made a motion to approve the consent items on 9-8-20.
L. Hearne-Hooker seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ruediger |
Aye
|
| A. Gordon |
Aye
|
| M. Zorba |
Absent
|
| M. Effie |
Aye
|
| K. Effie |
Aye
|
| E. Christopher |
Aye
|
| A. Yeung |
Aye
|
| A. Stansbury |
Absent
|
| K. Vreeman |
Absent
|
| A. Ruediger |
Aye
|
| L. Hearne-Hooker |
Aye
|
| J. Visarraga |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
A. Gordon made a motion to approve the minutes from Scholar Leadership Council Meeting on 04-21-20.
L. Hearne-Hooker seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Council Organization
A.
Organizing Discussion
The council has tabled this item for further discussion at their October meeting. They will be voting their chair, vice-chair, and secretary at their next meeting.
IV. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
V. Reports
A.
Staff Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Staff Report. He shared the opportunity to join the Parent Advisory Council and Scholar Leadership for families that were announced during the Welcome Back Nights. He also shared an overview of SB-98 and its impacts on the operating budget. Enrollment is capped by charter and programs based on staffing and SB-98 impacts.
VI. New Business
A.
Review and Discussion of Council Charge
Mr. Lewis reviewed the council charge and opened the floor for discussion. The Scholar Leadership Council serves to provide scholar 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 Scholar Leadership Council, to be the eyes and ears of scholars at Compass and share the good, bad, and ugly to talk about suggestions and ways to make improvements to the Compass Experience for scholars.
B.
Review and Discussion 2020-21 Learning Continuity & Attendance Draft Plan
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.
The council suggested developing and hosting mental health wellness workshops for families during the evening.
The council suggested developing and hosting mental health wellness workshops for families during the evening.
C.
Council Member Feedback
Ms. Elizabeth Christopher asked the council if anyone experienced technical difficulties. Ms. Alexis Gordon shared that many of her classmates have school emails that are not working, including emails from teachers.
Mr. Crichton Ruediger suggested adding workshops on coding. Ms. Aure Ruediger suggested adding a Mindcraft scholar club, writing, and art workshops.
Mr. Mick Effie shared that the transition to the new curriculum has needed some getting used to. Mr. Lewis asked if there is anything that the Compass team can develop in order to onboard scholars. Mr. Effie shared that having teachers trained on the system prior to scholars returning.
Ms. Lyric shared that she enjoyed listening to everyone’s ideas and will share contributions by Friday.
Mr. Crichton Ruediger suggested adding workshops on coding. Ms. Aure Ruediger suggested adding a Mindcraft scholar club, writing, and art workshops.
Mr. Mick Effie shared that the transition to the new curriculum has needed some getting used to. Mr. Lewis asked if there is anything that the Compass team can develop in order to onboard scholars. Mr. Effie shared that having teachers trained on the system prior to scholars returning.
Ms. Lyric shared that she enjoyed listening to everyone’s ideas and will share contributions by Friday.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
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 Scholar Leadership Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 15 at 2 pm.
The next Board of Directors Regular Meeting will be on Sunday, September 27 at 10 am.
The next Scholar Leadership Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 15 at 2 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 2:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar