Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday December 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM
The Charter School Board of Directors determines, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)(B), that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), the Board has also reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency declared by the Governor on March 4, 2020, and finds the State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the Directors to meet safely in person and/or that State or local officials continue to improve or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
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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 Saturday Dec 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Welcoming Inclusion Activity
Mrs. Rowell led the Board of Directors and attendees in a Welcoming Inclusion Activity.
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
L. Rowell made a motion to approve the consent items.
T. Arnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Rowell |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of September 25, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
L. Rowell made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-25-21.
T. Arnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Rowell |
Aye
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| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of September 29, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
L. Rowell made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 09-29-21.
T. Arnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Rowell |
Aye
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| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of December 4, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
L. Rowell made a motion to approve the minutes from 12-4-2021 Special Meeting on 12-04-21.
T. Arnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| L. Rowell |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
The Board of Directors recessed into Closed Session 10:09 am.
V. Reconvene from Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Report
The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 11:07 am.
Mr. Arnett reported that the Board voted unanimously to provide direction to the Superintendent and Legal Counsel to resolve a special education matter.
Mr. Arnett reported that the Board voted unanimously to provide direction to the Superintendent and Legal Counsel to resolve a special education matter.
VI. Communications
A.
Board Member Communication
No board member communication.
B.
Parent Advisory Council Update
Ms. Pugh shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.
C.
Scholar Leadership Council Update
Ms. Effie shared the Scholar Leadership Council Report.
VII. Superintendent's Report
A.
Superintendent's Report
Mr. Lewis shared the Superintendent's Report.
VIII. Presentations
A.
Academic Support Department Presentation
Mrs. Erin Smith, Director of Academic Support, provided the board a video to explore the Academic Support Department: https://youtu.be/8WzY4kBEve4
B.
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/c89gFIqak4Q
IX. Academic Services
A.
Academic Services Update
Dr. Aviva Ebner, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer, shared the Academic Services Division Report.
X. Operations
A.
Operations Update
Ms. Lisa Fishman, Chief Operations Officer, shared the Operations Division Report.
B.
Review and Approval of the October 2021 Financial Statements
R. Pugh made a motion to approve the October 2021 Financial Statements.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
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| L. Rowell |
Aye
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| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
C.
Review and Approval of the First Interim Reports
R. Pugh made a motion to approve the First Interim Reports 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. Arnett |
Aye
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| L. Rowell |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
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| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
XI. Executive
A.
Review and Approval of the Educator Effectiveness Grant Plans
L. Rowell made a motion to approve the Educator Effectiveness Grant Plans for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, and Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
T. Arnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
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| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| B. Dennett |
Aye
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| L. Rowell |
Aye
|
| R. Pugh |
Aye
|
B.
Local Control Accountability Plan Quarterly Update
Mr. Lewis shared the Local Control Accountability Plan Quarterly Update.
C.
Review and Discussion on the Strategic Plan Year 1 Action Plan
Mr. Lewis discussed the Strategic Plan Year 1 Action Plan.
XII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
- Approve 2020-21 Annual Audit
- Approve 2020-21 School Accountability Report Cards
- Approve 2021-24 Audit Agreement
- Approve 2021-22 LCAP Supplement
- Approve 2022-23 Academic Calendar
- Approve School Safety Plan Update
- Department Presentations
B.
Optimistic Closure Activity
Mrs. Rowell led the Board of Directors and attendees in an Optimistic Closure Activity.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Garcia