Compass Charter Schools

Minutes

Annual Meeting

Date and Time

Sunday June 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: 
https://zoom.us/j/125392983

For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please call Josue Garcia at (805) 341-6053.

Directors Present

B. Dennett (remote), L. Rowell (remote), R. Pugh (remote), T. Arnett (remote), T. Christopher (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Lewis (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Lewis (remote)

Guests Present

J. Garcia (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. Arnett called a meeting of the board of directors of Compass Charter Schools to order on Sunday Jun 27, 2021 at 10:05 AM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

II. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the consent items.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Dennett
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye

B.

Approval of May 23, 2021 Minutes

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-23-21.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye

C.

Approval of June 21, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 06-21-21.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Pugh
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye

III. Communications

A.

Board Member Communication

Mr. Arnett welcomed both Mrs. Therese Christopher and Mrs. Lainie Rowell to the Board of Directors.

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.

IV. Superintendent's Report

A.

Superintendent's Report

Mr. Lewis shared the Superintendent's Report.

Mr. Lewis presented the Certificated Employee of the Year Award to Christina Vert. He presented the Classified Employee of the Year Award to Marco Mattaliano. He presented the 2020-21 Employee of the Year Award to Christina Vert.

He presented the 2020-21 Scholars' Choice Award to Sharon Rosen.

Mr. Lewis also presented the Learning Coaches of the Year Awards: 
  • CCS of Los Angeles
    • Online Learning Coach of the Year: Jessica Chouri
    • Options Learning Coach of the Year: Barbara Baez
  • CCS of San Diego
    • Online Learning Coach of the Year: Therese and Tony Christopher
    • Options Learning Coach of the Year: Elizabeth Bettisworth
  • CCS of Yolo
    • Online Learning Coach of the Year: Shauuna and David Green
    • Options Learning Coach of the Year: Rubyann Arcilla
He also presented a 5-year anniversary token to:
  • Melissa Collier, Supervising Teacher
  • Susan De La Pena, Supervising Teacher
  • Danielle Del Negro, Engagement Specialist
  • Sarah Eagleton, Online Elementary School Teacher
  • Dario Eminente, Enrollment Specialist
  • Jeanne Hlebo, Director of Community Providers
  • Jennifer Hobson, Online High School Teacher
  • Morgan Kohler, Supervising Teacher
  • Andrea Lomeli, Online Middle School Teacher
  • Silvia Neri, Records Specialist
  • Kristy Smith, Supervising Teacher
  • Amy Wormald, Supervising Teacher

V. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

VI. Academic Services

A.

Academic Services Update

Dr. Aviva Ebner, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer, shared the Academic Services Report.

B.

Review and Discussion of the 9th Grade Math Placement Policy Final Report

Dr. Aviva Ebner, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer, shared an overview of the 9th Grade Math Placement Policy Final Report.

C.

Review and Approval of the Second Amendment to the Accelerate Education Master Services Agreement

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the second amendment to the Accelerate Education Master Services and License Agreement.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye

D.

Review and Approval of the 2021-22 Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School/Agency Services Master Contracts

B. Dennett made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School/Agency Services Master Contracts with AmplioSpeech, Anchor Consulting Solutions, El Paseo Children's Center, Global Teletherapy Consulting, Oxford Consulting Services, and PresenceLearning.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye

VII. Financial Services

A.

Financial Services Update

Ms. Lisa Fishman, Chief Financial Officer, shared the Financial Services Report.

B.

Review and Approval of the May 2021 Financial Statements

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the May 2021 Financial Statements.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Rowell
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye

C.

Adoption of the 2021-22 Annual Budget

R. Pugh made a motion to adopt the 2021-22 Annual Budget.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Pugh
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye

VIII. Executive

A.

Review and Approval of the 2021-24 Local Control Accountability Plans

B. Dennett made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Local Control Accountability Plans for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, and Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye

B.

Review and Approval of Appointments to the El Dorado Charter SELPA Community Advisory Committee

T. Arnett made a motion to appoint Barbara Baez and Randi Pugh to the El Dorado County Charter SELPA Community Advisory Committee for the 2021-22 school year.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Aye
B. Dennett
Abstain
R. Pugh
Abstain
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye

IX. Organization of the Board of Directors

A.

Election of the Chairperson

Mr. Thomas Arnett is nominated and accepts the nomination for Chairperson.

B.

Election of the Secretary

Mrs. Randi Pugh is nominated and accepts the nomination for Secretary.

C.

Election of the Treasurer

Mr. Bill Dennett is nominated and accepts the nomination for Treasurer.

X. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

Mr. Lewis thanked Mr. Suarez for his three years of service to Compass, as well as his service this past year as Chair. He also welcomed both Mrs. Christopher and Mrs. Rowell to the Board of Directors. He thanked Ms. Elizabeth Christopher for her service as Chair of the Scholar Leadership Council, and gave this thanks to the entire Compass staff for their work in advancing the Compass Experience and Gold Standard to the scholars we serve.

The next meeting of the Board of Directors is the Board Advance on Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and August 1.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be Sunday, September 26 at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
  • Approve 2020-21 Unaudited Actual Reports
  • 2020-21 Year-in-Review 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 12:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Garcia