Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Parent Advisory Council Special Meeting
Date and Time
Friday October 9, 2020 at 3:00 PM
CCS Central Office: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
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https://zoom.us/j/95630511295
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://zoom.us/j/95630511295
For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Directors Present
B. Manning (remote), G. Gordon (remote), J. Sterling Effie (remote), L. Scott (remote), R. Pugh (remote), R. Vanderwath (remote), S. Herrod (remote), T. Christopher (remote), T. Christopher (remote)
Directors Absent
L. Smith, M. Agravante
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
R. Pugh called a meeting to order on Friday Oct 9, 2020 at 3:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of the October 9, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda
G. Gordon made a motion to approve the consent items on 10-9-20.
R. Pugh seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
III. Reports
A.
Staff Report
Mr. Lewis led the council in an overview of the Staff Report. He announced the return of Coffee with Compass which will be held virtually by charter. Mr. Lewis shared an update on meeting reminders in the MMU as previously requested by the council. He also shared an overview of the steps needed in order to update the gift and acceptance policy.
Mr. Lewis shared an update on the virtual learning environment through the Zoom platform. Over the past week, across the country, virtual learning environments have been compromised due to the sharing of links and passwords over social media. Compass has also experienced these issues. We continue to revisit and revise our security precautions, such as the use of the waiting room and other features. Compass is suspending all group Zoom sessions, such as Learning Labs and Virtual Scholar Workshops. While sessions are suspended, scholars will continue to have access to supports from staff, such as 1:1 sessions and recordings of sessions to watch.
Mr. Lewis shared an update on the virtual learning environment through the Zoom platform. Over the past week, across the country, virtual learning environments have been compromised due to the sharing of links and passwords over social media. Compass has also experienced these issues. We continue to revisit and revise our security precautions, such as the use of the waiting room and other features. Compass is suspending all group Zoom sessions, such as Learning Labs and Virtual Scholar Workshops. While sessions are suspended, scholars will continue to have access to supports from staff, such as 1:1 sessions and recordings of sessions to watch.
IV. New Business
A.
Review and Discussion of COVID-19 Re-Opening Plans
Mr. Lewis led the council in an overview of the COVID-19 Re-Opening Plans and opened the floor for discussion. He shared that the Compass Leadership Team recommended to not open until February 2021. He also shared the varying decisions and state across districts and counties.
The council shared researching the possibility of releasing a waiver for families who wish to have in-person interaction. There are many districts that have not determined when or how they will open.
The council shared researching the possibility of releasing a waiver for families who wish to have in-person interaction. There are many districts that have not determined when or how they will open.
V. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next Parent Advisory Council Meeting will be on Friday, November 20 at 3 pm.
The next Board of Directors Regular Meeting will be on Sunday, November 29 at 10 am.
The next Board of Directors Regular Meeting will be on Sunday, November 29 at 10 am.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:21 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar