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Compass Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday March 26, 2022 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 Mar 26, 2022 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

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

B.

Approval of January 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-22-22.
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. Christopher
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye

C.

Approval of February 18, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 02-18-22.
T. Christopher 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

D.

Approval of March 18, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 03-18-22.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

IV. Closed Session

A.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation

The Board of Directors recessed into Closed Session 10:08 am.

V. Reconvene from Closed Session

A.

Closed Session Report

The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 10:15 am. Mr. Arnett shared that there will be an evaluation of the Superintendent & CEO.

VI. Communications

A.

Board Member Communication

No board member communication.

B.

Board Reflection on Board Engagement

Mr. Arnett facilitated a board-level reflection on board engagement. Members shared ideas for staff to research.

C.

Parent Advisory Council Update

Mrs. Pugh shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.

D.

Scholar Leadership Council Update

Ms. KristiLynn 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.

Community Providers Presentation

Mrs. Jeanne Hlebo, Community Providers Manager, provided the board a video to explore the Community Providers Department: https://youtu.be/2paYUa91S28

B.

Operations Department Presentation

Dr. Danielle Gamez, Director of Operations, provided the board a video to explore the Operations Department: https://youtu.be/R08UOWEs_tk

IX. Academic Services

A.

Academic Services Update

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

B.

Review and Approval on the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program Plan

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program Plans for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, Compass Charter Schools of San Diego, and Compass Charter Schools of Yolo.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Arnett
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye

C.

Review and Approval of the Purchase of myON and Accelerated Reader

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the purchase of myON and Accelerated Reader for two years.
B. Dennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Dennett
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye

X. Operations

A.

Operations Update

Mr. Lewis, on behalf of Ms. Lisa Fishman, Chief Operations Officer, shared the Operations Division Report.

B.

Review and Approval of the Second Interim Reports

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the Second 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
B. Dennett
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye

C.

Review and Approval of the February 2022 Financial Statements

B. Dennett made a motion to approve of the February 2022 Financial Statements.
R. Pugh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye

D.

Review and Approval of the Purchase of TPX Community Cyber Security and End Point Protection

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the purchase of TPX Community Cyber Security and End Point Protection for three years.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye

XI. Executive

A.

Review and Approval of the 2022-23 Staff Salary Schedules

R. Pugh made a motion to approve the 2022-23 Staff Salary Schedules.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Aye
R. Pugh
Aye
B. Dennett
Aye

XII. Board Workshop

A.

Workshop on the 2022-23 LCAPs

Mr. Lewis led the council in a workshop for the 2022-23 LCAPs. Board members shared feedback on the current goals and actions.

B.

Workshop on the FY23 Budget

Mr. Lewis led the council in a workshop for the FY23 Budget. Board members shared feedback on fiscal resources and budget priorities in alignment with the LCAP and Strategic Plan.

XIII. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be on Saturday, May 22, 2022 at 10 am. Agenda items will include:

 

  • Public Hearing on the 2022-23 LCAPs
  • Public Hearing on the FY23 Budget
  • Superintendent’s Evaluation
  • 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 1:23 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Arnett