Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Miguel Aguilar at (805) 807-8199.
Directors Present
B. Dennett (remote), C. Brooks (remote), M. Suarez (remote), R. Pugh (remote), T. Arnett (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Vargas
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
M. Suarez called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Tuesday Dec 8, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
T. Arnett made a motion to approve the consent items.
R. Pugh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of September 27, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
T. Arnett made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-27-20.
R. Pugh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Brooks |
Absent
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
The Board of Directors recessed into Closed Session at 5:04 pm.
B.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
IV. Reconvene from Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Report
C. Brooks arrived.
The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 5:28 pm.
Chairman Suarez shared there is nothing to report out from the Closed Session.
Chairman Suarez shared there is nothing to report out from the Closed Session.
V. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
Mr. Suarez shared that he would like to thank all Compass staff, scholars, and families for everything they have done this school year.
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.
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/zirA0CW3JgE
VIII. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
IX. Academic Services
A.
Academic Services Update
Dr. Aviva Ebner, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer, shared the Academic Services Division Report.
X. Financial Services
A.
Financial Services Update
Ms. Lisa Fishman, Chief Financial Officer, shared the Financial Services Division Report.
B.
Review and Approval of the October 2020 Financial Statements
C. Brooks made a motion to approve the October 2020 Financial Statements.
T. Arnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
XI. Executive
A.
Review and Approval of the 2018-2021 At-Will Employment Agreement Amendment for the Superintendent
B. Dennett made a motion to approve the 2018-2021 At-Will Employment Agreement Amendment for the Superintendent.
C. Brooks seconded the motion.
Oral report of salary, salary schedule, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to Superintendent & CEO
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
- Salary: $158,038.05
- Health benefits: Same as all staff
- Stipends/Allowances: Higher Education Stipend ($1,500) and Longevity Stipend ($2,000)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
XII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Sunday, January 31,
2021 at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
2021 at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
- Approve 2019-20 School Accountability Report Cards
- Approve 2020-21 School Plans for Scholar Achievement
- Approve 2021-22 Academic Calendar
- Approve Resolution on One-Time Mandate Funds
- CCS of San Diego Charter Presentation
- 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 6:23 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar