Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Sunday September 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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Directors Present
B. Dennett (remote), C. Brooks (remote), J. Vargas (remote), M. Suarez (remote), R. Pugh (remote), T. Arnett (remote)
Directors Absent
None
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
M. Suarez called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Sunday Sep 27, 2020 at 10:04 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the consent items.
J. Vargas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| J. Vargas |
Aye
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| M. Suarez |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
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| C. Brooks |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of June 28, 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the minutes from Annual Meeting on 06-28-20.
J. Vargas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
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| C. Brooks |
Aye
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| J. Vargas |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of August 24, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 08-24-20.
J. Vargas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| M. Suarez |
Aye
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| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of September 21, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 09-21-20.
J. Vargas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
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| C. Brooks |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
The Board of Directors recessed into Closed Session at 10:09 am.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
C.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
IV. Reconvene from Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Report
The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 11:43 am.
Chairman Suarez shared regarding Existing Litigation, Case Number 18VECV00013, approval by a unanimous vote was given by the Board to accept a settlement offer between both parties.
Regarding Anticipated Litigation, no action was taken.
Regarding the Public Employee Performance Evaluation of the Superintendent & CEO, no action was taken.
Chairman Suarez shared regarding Existing Litigation, Case Number 18VECV00013, approval by a unanimous vote was given by the Board to accept a settlement offer between both parties.
Regarding Anticipated Litigation, no action was taken.
Regarding the Public Employee Performance Evaluation of the Superintendent & CEO, no action was taken.
V. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
Mr. Arnett shared that he is enjoying serving as a board member.
Mr. Dennett welcomed Mr. Arnett and Mrs.Pugh to the board and thanked them for joining.
Mrs. Pugh shared that she is excited to see what this school year holds.
Chairman Suarez shared that he is looking forward to reviewing the reports and presentations.
Mr. Vargas thanked the Compass team for their hard work and preparation for the board meeting.
Mr. Dennett welcomed Mr. Arnett and Mrs.Pugh to the board and thanked them for joining.
Mrs. Pugh shared that she is excited to see what this school year holds.
Chairman Suarez shared that he is looking forward to reviewing the reports and presentations.
Mr. Vargas thanked the Compass team for their hard work and preparation for the board meeting.
B.
Parent Advisory Council Update
Mrs. Pugh shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.
C.
Scholar Leadership Council Update
Mr. Lewis shared the Scholar Advisory Council Report.
VI. Superintendent's Report
A.
Superintendent's Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Superintendent's Report.
Mr. Lewis also presented a 5-year anniversary token to:
Mr. Lewis also presented a 5-year anniversary token to:
- Kari Watt, Online Elementary School Teacher
VII. Recess
A.
Recess
The Board of Directors recessed at 12:04 pm and reconvened at 12:15 pm.
VIII. Presentations
A.
Community Providers Department Presentation
Mrs. Jeanne Hlebo, Director of Community Providers, provided the board a video to explore the Community Providers Department: https://youtu.be/zE_lU6TwIMQ
B.
Curriculum & Instruction Department Presentation
Mrs. Erin Smith, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, provided the board a video to explore the Curriculum & Instruction Department: https://youtu.be/rBVyvGzZWzs
IX. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
X. Academic Services
A.
Academic Services Update
Dr. Aviva Ebner, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer, shared the Academic Services Division Report.
XI. Financial Services
A.
Financial Services Update
Ms. Fishman presented a 5-year anniversary token to:
- J.J. Lewis, Superintendent & CEO
B.
Review and Approval of the 2019-20 Unaudited Actual Reports
J. Vargas made a motion to approve the 2019-20 Unaudited Actual Reports for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, and Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
C. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
C.
Review and Approval of the August 2020 Financial Statements
T. Arnett made a motion to approve the August 2020 Financial Statements.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
D.
Review and Approval of the Revised FY21 Operating Budget
C. Brooks made a motion to approve the Revised FY21 Operating Budget.
R. Pugh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
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| C. Brooks |
Aye
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| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
XII. Executive
A.
Review and Approval of the Digital Signature Policy
C. Brooks made a motion to approve the Digital Signature Policy.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
B.
Review and Approval of the Learning Continuity & Attendance Plans
R. Pugh made a motion to approve the Learning Continuity & Attendance Plans for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, and Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
C. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors will be Sunday, November 29, 2020, at 10:00 am. Agenda items will include:
- Approve 2019-20 Annual Audit
- Approve 2020-21 Budget Overview for Parents
- Approve 2020-21 School Plans for Scholar Achievement
- Approve First Interim Reports
- Department Presentations
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Suarez