Mrs. Rowell led the Board of Directors and attendees in a Welcoming Inclusion Activity.

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• Mr. Arnett shared the case study in which he took part over the summer. The study focused on why students and parents leave school. More information will be provided in a report expected to be released in January 2024. This study made him wonder why scholars came to Compass.
• Mrs. Rowell expressed that she would like to hear more, as she had heard from many parents that they didn’t want their children to be labeled and targeted for special services.
• Dr. Stinde also mentioned that he was interested in hearing more on this subject.

Mrs. Herrod shared the Parent Advisory Council Report.

Ms. Brenner shared the Scholar Advisory Council Report.

Ms. Brenner provided an overview of the Superintendent’s Report. It included an update on the All-Staff Retreat, covering the framework, activities, and sessions. The focus was on the connections surrounding trust. All exercises and activities were based on staff feedback. Compass measured school culture based on how staff felt trusted. The goal is for 100% of staff to feel trusted at least a level of 7 out of 10. This survey will be shared throughout the school year.

Initiated a new all-staff report-out process in order to improve communication and consistency. All staff are also invited to a 30-minute follow-up session every Wednesday to ask any questions they may have.

W. Stinde made a motion to recess for a break at 10:56 a.m.

T. Arnett seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

The board reconvened from break at 11:00 a.m.

Ms. Lee shared the impact of the WGU program and thanked the board for the opportunity to pursue higher education.

Mrs. Smith provided insights into the Summer School Intervention, including its process, sessions, goals, and expectations. Mr. Arnett asked if there were any areas for improvement for the next school year. She emphasized the need for reevaluating the criteria used to identify scholars, particularly by examining academic performance data.

Mr. Cohen discussed the impact of delving into this data and the challenge of finding the best way to implement the findings. Ms. Lee, who served on the team, provided an overview of the steps required to complete the study.

Mr. Arnett asked if this study would continue this school year. Ms. Brenner shared that it's an ongoing project.

The first day of the school presentation was shared with the board members.

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

Ms. Kristin Nowak, from CSMC, provided the board with an overview of the FYP EPA Resolution. 

Ms. Nowak shared an overview of the applications. She noted that this was the first year that Compass qualified to apply for Title III in San Diego. Ms. Brenner stated that plans were already in place to utilize these funds for parent engagement and professional development. More information will be shared in the December regular board meeting.

Ms. Sophia Trivino, Chief People Officer, provided the board with a People Division Update, as well as an Additions and Terminations Report.

She also presented an overview of the new growth plan and the development process updates made this year. Custom pathways were created this year to address the specific needs of the staff.

Ms. Brenner informed the board that professional development was open to all staff, and they were encouraged to provide suggestions and feedback on potential opportunities. Additionally, she mentioned that the Operations Division expanded the certification options to fields outside of traditional educator programs.

Ms. Trivino discussed the integration of the 'Trust and Inspire' book study, SDI efforts, and restorative justice initiatives.

Ms. Brenner shared the updates on the committee overview changes this year. The Options Advisory Committee will be presenting at the December meeting.

T. Arnett made a motion to recess for a break at 12:05 p.m.

W. Stinde seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

The board reconvened from break at 12:17 p.m.

Dr. Steven Lowder from McPherson and Jacobson facilitated the discussion on goal-setting.

Ms. Brenner presented an overview of her goals and invited discussion on the development of a five-year strategic plan for sustainable growth.

Dr. Lowder expressed his reservations about adopting too many goals in the initial year. He suggested that the conversation be ongoing throughout the school year, noting that the strategic plan would take time to develop and finalize. Mr. Arnett conveyed his appreciation for the spirit and intent behind establishing the strategic plan as goal #2.

Mrs. Rowell concurred with the approach of prioritizing the school's culture and then focusing on the strategic plan.

Dr. Olvera echoed the agreement and proposed the addition of a task related to Gold Standard Instruction, emphasizing both content and methods.

Mr. Arnett inquired about the expected trajectory following this meeting. Dr. Lowder suggested making this an ongoing conversation before finalizing the strategic plan. He emphasized the need to focus on the board's vision for directing the organization.

The board provided direction on the goal-setting plan. They also asked Ms. Brenner to focus on data gathering and draft plans by the next meeting in order to continue this conversation.

The next regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023.

Mrs. Rowell led the Board of Directors and attendees in an Optimistic Closure Activity.