Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
Special Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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
I. Olvera (remote), S. Herrod (remote), T. Arnett (remote), T. Christopher (remote), W. Stinde (remote)
Directors Absent
L. Rowell
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
W. Stinde
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Lewis (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Lewis (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
| I. Olvera |
Aye
|
| L. Rowell |
Absent
|
| W. Stinde |
Absent
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
The Board of Directors recessed into Closed Session 6:13 pm.
IV. Reconvene from Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Report
The Board of Directors reconvened from Closed Session at 7:11 pm. Mr. Arnett shared that Dr. Stinde joined the meeting during Closed Session at 6:27 pm. He also shared that the Board voted, 5-0, to accept the resignation of the Superintendent & CEO with the condition that he remain in his position while the Board conducts the search for the next Superintendent, through December 31, 2022 or whenever the next Superintendent is selected and that the board will maintain his compensation at its current level per his contract until his official end date.
V. People
A.
Staff Benefits Update
Mr. Lewis provided an update on the FY23 Operating Budget, and the impact of enrollment and state funding on the budget. He shared staff concerns related to benefits increases and will bring a proposal to the Board at its September Regular Meeting for consideration.
VI. Executive
A.
Review and Approval of Search Firm
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Stinde |
Aye
|
| T. Christopher |
Aye
|
| L. Rowell |
Absent
|
| I. Olvera |
Aye
|
| S. Herrod |
Aye
|
| T. Arnett |
Aye
|
VII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be on Saturday, September 24 at 10 am. Agenda items will include:
- Approve 2021-22 Unaudited Actual Reports
- Approve FY23 Revised Operating Budget
- Approve 2022-23 CDE Consolidated Applications
- Approve 2022-23 Capacity Limits
- 2021-22 Year-in-Review Presentation
- Department Presentations
Mr. Lewis shared an update from Mountain Empire USD, our Compass Charter Schools of San Diego authorizer. They are revising their approach to charter oversight and having all of their appointees resign from their respective boards. Mr. Dennett, who has served on the Board since July 2018, has resigned due to this change, effective immediately.
Mr. Lewis also shared that a member of the Compass Family, Shirley Trivino, a Community Providers Liaison, passed away last weekend. He asked for a moment of silence to celebrate, honor, and reflect on Ms. Trivino.