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Compass Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday December 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Carson | Mont Blanc Room
2 Civic Plaza Drive 

Carson, CA 90745

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Directors Present

I. Olvera, L. Rowell, S. Herrod, T. Arnett, T. Christopher, W. Stinde

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Lewis

Non Voting Members Present

J. Lewis

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 3, 2022 at 10:10 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

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the consent items.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of the September 24, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-24-22.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of the October 24, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 10-24-22.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of the November 3, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 11-03-22.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approval of the November 14, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 11-14-22.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Approval of the November 17, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 11-17-22.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Organization of the Board of Directors

A.

Confirmation of Scholar Representative

S. Herrod made a motion to confirm the appointment of Taia Sauer to the Board of Directors, as the Scholar Representative, with a one (1) year term commencing today.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

V. Communications

A.

Guest Speaker

Marcy Kearney, Partner with Christy White Associates, presented the results of the 2021-22 Audit.

B.

Board Member Communication

No Board member communication. 

C.

Parent Advisory Council Update

Mrs. Herrod shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.

D.

Scholar Leadership Council Update

Mr. Lewis shared the Scholar Leadership Council Report.

VI. Superintendent's Report

A.

Superintendent's Report

Mr. Lewis shared the Superintendent's Report.

VII. 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/mET5b5q7zks

B.

Special Education Department Presentation

Mrs. Amy Foody, Director of Special Education, provided the board a video to explore the Special Education Department: https://youtu.be/CGlrj6OrH6Y

VIII. Academic Services Division

A.

Academic Services Division Update

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

IX. Operations Division

A.

Operations Division Update

Ms. Lisa Fishman, Chief Operations Officer, shared the Operations Division Report.

B.

Review and Approval of the October 2022 Financial Statements

S. Herrod made a motion to approve the October 2022 Financial Statements.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Review and Approval of the First Interim Reports

W. Stinde 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.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Review and Approval of the Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Plans

L. Rowell made a motion to approve the Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant 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.

X. People Division

A.

People Division Update

Ms. Sophie Trivino, Chief People Officer, shared the People Division Report.

XI. Executive

A.

Review and Approval of the 2021-22 Audit

W. Stinde made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Audit.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Review and Approval of the Marketing Agreement with Charter School Capital

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Marketing Agreement with Charter School Capital.
T. Christopher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Review and Approval of the 2023-2025 Fixed Term Employment Agreement for the Superintendent

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the 2023-2025 Fixed-Term Employment Agreement for the Superintendent for Elizbeth Brenner.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.

Oral report of salary, salary schedule, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to Superintendent & CEO

  1. Salary: $187,601
  2. Health benefits: Same as staff, starting January 3, 2023
  3. Stipends/Allowances: Auto ($9,000 annually), Higher Education ($1,500 annually)
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

XII. Special Presentation

A.

Special Presentations

Mr. Lewis and Mr. Arnett officially welcomed Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Brenner as the next Superintendent & CEO. Ms. Brenner shared introductory remarks to the Compass community.

 

Mr. Arnett and Mrs. Herrod presented Mr. Lewis with the Founders Award. Mr. Arnett facilitated Board comments on Mr. Lewis' leadership of Compass. Ms. Fishman facilitated comments on behalf of the staff of Mr. Lewis' leadership of Compass.

XIII. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

The next Board of Directors Regular Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10 am.

Agenda items will include:

 

  • Approve 2021-22 School Accountability Report Cards
  • Approve 2023-24 Academic Calendar
  • Approve School Safety Plan Update
  • Department Presentations
    • Counseling Services
    • Operations

B.

Optimistic Closure Activity

Mrs. Rowell invited the Board of Directors and attendees to participate in an Optimistic Closure Activity following the meeting, after the Special Presentations from the day.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Lewis