Compass Charter Schools
Minutes
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
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Welcoming Inclusion Activity
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
Roll Call | |
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T. Christopher |
Absent
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L. Rowell |
Aye
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S. Herrod |
Aye
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T. Arnett |
Aye
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W. Stinde |
Aye
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I. Olvera |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the December 3, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
Roll Call | |
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L. Rowell |
Aye
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W. Stinde |
Aye
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I. Olvera |
Aye
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T. Arnett |
Aye
|
S. Herrod |
Aye
|
T. Christopher |
Absent
|
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
Roll Call | |
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T. Arnett |
Aye
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I. Olvera |
Aye
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T. Christopher |
Absent
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S. Herrod |
Aye
|
L. Rowell |
Aye
|
W. Stinde |
Aye
|
C.
Review and Approval of the School Safety Plan Update
Roll Call | |
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T. Arnett |
Aye
|
W. Stinde |
Aye
|
I. Olvera |
Aye
|
S. Herrod |
Aye
|
T. Christopher |
Absent
|
L. Rowell |
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.
Mrs. Rowell led the Board of Directors and attendees in a Welcoming Inclusion Activity.