Compass Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Sunday January 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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Directors Present

B. Dennett (remote), C. Brooks (remote), M. Suarez (remote), R. Pugh (remote), T. Arnett (remote)

Directors Absent

J. Vargas

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

M. Suarez called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Sunday Jan 31, 2021 at 10:02 AM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

II. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

C. Brooks made a motion to approve the consent items.
R. Pugh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Pugh
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
J. Vargas
Absent
B. Dennett
Aye
C. Brooks
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye

B.

Approval of December 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes

C. Brooks made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 12-08-20.
R. Pugh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Dennett
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
J. Vargas
Absent
C. Brooks
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye

III. Closed Session

A.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

The Board of Directors recessed into Closed Session at 10:05 am.

B.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation

IV. Reconvene from Closed Session

A.

Closed Session Report

The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 10:21 am.

Chairman Suarez shared there is nothing to report out from the Closed Session.

V. Communications

A.

Board Member Communication

No board member communication.

B.

Parent Advisory Council Update

Mrs. Pugh shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.

C.

Scholar Leadership Council Update

Ms. Elizabeth Christopher shared the Scholar Leadership 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:
  • Jacob Samples, Counselor

VII. Presentations

A.

Engagement Department Presentation

Mrs. Rebecca MacAlpine, Director of Engagement, provided the board a video to explore the Engagement Department: https://youtu.be/dqwkWpqui_I

B.

Operations Department Presentation

Mrs. Danielle Gamez, Director of Operations, provided the board a video to explore the Operations Department: https://youtu.be/8THKEugdDEc

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.

B.

CCS of San Diego Update

Mrs. Kasey Wingate, CCS of San Diego Principal, shared the CCS of San Diego Update.

C.

Review and Approval of the Orange County Learning Center Reopening Plan

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Orange County Learning Center Reopening Plan.
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
C. Brooks
Aye
J. Vargas
Absent

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 December 2020 Financial Statements

C. Brooks made a motion to approve the December 2020 Financial Statements.
R. Pugh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Dennett
Aye
C. Brooks
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
J. Vargas
Absent
M. Suarez
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye

C.

Review and Approval of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
T. Arnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Suarez
Aye
J. Vargas
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
C. Brooks
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye

XI. Executive

A.

Review and Approval of the 2020-21 School Plans for Scholar Achievement

C. Brooks made a motion to approve the 2020-21 School Plans for Scholar Achievement for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, and Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Brooks
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
J. Vargas
Absent

B.

Review and Approval of Resolution 2020-02: Enrollment Capacity for the 2021-22 School Year

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the Resolution 2020-02: Enrollment Capacity for the 2021-22 School Year.
C. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Arnett
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
C. Brooks
Aye
M. Suarez
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
J. Vargas
Absent

XII. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be on Sunday, March 28 at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
  • Approve 2021-22 Scholar Handbooks
  • Approve 2021-22 Staff Handbook
  • Approve Second Interim Reports
  • Workshop on 2021-22 LCAPs
  • Workshop on FY22 Budget
  • Superintendent’s Evaluation
  • CCS of Los Angeles Charter Presentation
  • Department Presentations
Mr. Lewis expressed his appreciation to the Board of Directors, on behalf of the entire Compass Community, as part of National Board Appreciation Month.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:01 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Aguilar