Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Sunday January 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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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
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 | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
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 | |
|---|---|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
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.
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:
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 | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
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 | |
|---|---|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
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
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
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
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
| M. Suarez |
Aye
|
| C. Brooks |
Aye
|
| J. Vargas |
Absent
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
|
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
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