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Compass Charter Schools

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Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday January 28, 2023 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, W. Stinde

Directors Absent

T. Christopher

Ex Officio Members Present

E. Brenner (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

E. Brenner (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 Jan 28, 2023 at 10:07 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

S. Herrod made a motion to Approve consent items.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Arnett
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
I. Olvera
Aye

B.

Approval of the December 3, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

S. Herrod made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 12-03-22.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
I. Olvera
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

IV. Communications

A.

Board Member Communication

Ms. Herrod shared that there was a meeting with PBS SoCal to film testimonials to promote Compass Charter Schools. 

 

Ms. Herrod shared that Avery interviewed Mr. Arnett.

 

Mr. Arnet shared that school systems can be tough to adapt to values.

 

Mrs. Rowell mentioned: She appreciates Ms. Brenner's approach to Compass, she is a great listener, and the staff is very happy with her as Superintendent and CEO.

 

Ms. Herrod mentioned: She appreciates how Ms. Brenner has found her own approach at Compass.

 

Dr. Olvera mentioned: He is reading The Listening Leader and he feels like he is reading a book with Ms. Brenner as Superintendent and CEO.

 

Dr. Olvera mentioned he would like to see a WIG refresher presented to the Board.

 

Dr. Stinde mentioned he is very happy with the choice the Board of Directors made by electing Ms. Brenner as the new Superintendent and CEO.

 

Mr. Arnett mentioned: Ms. Brenner has great fresh ideas and a deep understanding of top priorities.

B.

Parent Advisory Council Update

Ms. Herrod shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.

C.

Scholar Leadership Council Update

Ms. Saurer shared the Scholar Leadership Council Report. 

V. Superintendent's Report

A.

Superintendent's Report

Ms. Brenner shared the Superintendent's Report.

 

She also presented a 5-year anniversary token to:

  • Melissa Alcaraz, Finance Coordinator in Finance Operations

VI. Presentations

A.

Counseling Services Department Presentation

Mrs. Stephan, Director of Counseling Services, provided the board with a video to explore the Counseling Division: Presentation.

 

 

B.

Operations Department Presentation

Mrs. Gamez, Director of Operations, provided the board with a video to explore the Operations Division:  Presentation.

 

 

 

VII. Academic Services Division

A.

Academic Services Division Update

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

VIII. Operations Division

A.

Operations Division Update

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

B.

Review and Approval of the December 2022 Financial Statements

L. Rowell made a motion to approve the December 2022 Financial Statements.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye
I. Olvera
Aye

C.

Review and Approval of the School Safety Plan Update

L. Rowell made a motion to approve the School Safety Plan Update.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Absent
L. Rowell
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye
I. Olvera
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye

D.

Discussion of a board resolution to address fund balance

Ms. Brenner shared the 2022-23 Board Draft Resolution with the council and discussed the possibility of the board signing a resolution that outlines how funds exceeding the 5% required fund balance will be allocated.

IX. People Division

A.

People Division Update

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

X. Executive

A.

Planning Updates

Ms. Brenner shared the Annual Report and the WASC Self-Study presentation with the council. 

XI. Closed Session

A.

Pending litigation

The council convened into Closed Session at 12:47 pm.

The council reconvened from Closed Session at 1:07 pm.

 

There was no update.

XII. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

The next Board of Directors Regular Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 10 am.

  • Approve 2023-24 Staff Handbook
  • Approve Second Interim Reports
  • Department Presentations
    • People Division
    • Staff Support
  • Workshop on 2023-24 LCAPs
  • Workshop on FY24 Budget
  • Superintendent’s Evaluation

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 1:13 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Arnett