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Compass Charter Schools

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Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors

Annual Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday June 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Location

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172 Cottage Grove Avenue, Camarillo, CA  91361


 9692 Dumbreck Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646


 2540 Huntington Drive  Suite 107,  San Marino, CA 91108 

 

6337 8th Avenue, Los Angeles California 90043

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Directors Present

L. Rowell (remote), S. Herrod (remote), T. Arnett (remote), W. Stinde (remote)

Directors Absent

T. Christopher

Ex Officio Members Present

E. Brenner (remote), T. Wrigley (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

E. Brenner (remote), T. Wrigley (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 Jun 22, 2024 at 10:10 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

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

B.

Approval of May 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

L. Rowell made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors on 05-18-24.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
L. Rowell
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

IV. Organization of the Board of Directors

A.

Term Renewals for Board Members

T. Arnett made a motion to renew the Board Member term for Samantha Herrod.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Stinde
Aye
S. Herrod
Abstain
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent

B.

Election of the Chairperson

W. Stinde made a motion to elect Thomas Arnett as Chairperson.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Arnett
Abstain
T. Christopher
Absent
W. Stinde
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye

C.

Election of the Secretary

T. Arnett made a motion to elect Therese Christopher as Secretary.
W. Stinde seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Christopher
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye

D.

Election of Treasurer

T. Arnett made a motion to elect William Stinde as Treasurer.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
W. Stinde
Abstain
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye

V. Unfinished Business

A.

Board Member Hiring Committee Report

The Hiring Committee gave their report.

B.

Vote to approve new Board Members

W. Stinde made a motion to approve Minita Clark, Corey Riley, and Heather Hardy as new Board Members.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
L. Rowell
Aye

VI. Communications

A.

Board Member Communication

T. Arnett recognized L. Rowell for her years of service on the Board of Directors.

B.

Scholar Leadership Council Report

There was no discussion of the Scholar Leadership Council Report.

VII. Committee Reports

A.

AVID Committee Presentation

There was no discussion regarding the AVID Committee presentation.

VIII. Scholar Spotlight

A.

Rising Firebird Scholarship Acceptance Video

There were no comments on the Rising Firebird Scholarship Acceptance videos.

IX. Superintendent's Report

A.

Award Presentations

L. Brenner recognized the Learning Coaches of the Year.

L. Brenner recognized individuals  who have reached a five or ten year anniversary as staff with Compass Charter Schools.

B.

Superintendent's Report

L. Brenner gave the Superintendent's Report.

X. Public Hearing and approval of the LCAP plans and local indicators for 2024-2028

A.

Public Hearing for the 2024-2028 LCAP Plans for San Diego, Los Angeles, and Yolo

The Public Hearing on the 2024-2028 Local Control Accountability Plans opened at 10:48 a.m.

 

E. Brenner presented the draft 2024-2028 Local Control Accountability Plans, and received feedback from members of the Board.

 

The Public Hearing closed at 10:54 a.m.

B.

Approval of the 2023-2024 Local Control Accountability Plans and Local Indicators

W. Stinde made a motion to approve all attached LCAPs, Budget Overviews, and Local Indicators in one motion.
T. Arnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Stinde
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
S. Herrod
Aye

XI. Academic Services

A.

Academic Division Update

There were no questions regarding the Academic Division Update.

B.

Review and approve 2024-2025 Scholar Handbook

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Scholar Handbook.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye

C.

Review and Approve Prop 28 Plan

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Prop 28 Plan.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Arnett
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
W. Stinde
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye

XII. Operations Division

A.

Division Update

L. Fishman gave the Operations Report and recognized the dedicated work from her team.

B.

Review and Approval of the April and May 2024 Financial Statements

L. Rowell made a motion to approve the April and May 2024 Financial Statements.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Stinde
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
L. Rowell
Aye

C.

Scholar Wellness Policy - Review and Approve

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the Scholar Wellness Policy.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
W. Stinde
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye

D.

Adoption of the FY 24-25 Initial Budget

W. Stinde made a motion to approve the FY 2024-25 Initial Budget.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
T. Arnett
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
L. Rowell
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye

XIII. People Division

A.

People Division Update

S. Trivino presented the People Division Update and recognized her team for their dedicated work.

B.

Review and Approve the Updated 2024-25 Employee Handbook

S. Herrod made a motion to approve the updated 2024-25 Employee Handbook.
L. Rowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Stinde
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye
S. Herrod
Aye

XIV. Closed Session

A.

Enter Closed Session

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case

 

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION- Title: Superintendent and CEO

 

The Board entered Closed Session at 11:27 a.m.

XV. Reconvene from Closed Session

A.

Closed Session Report

The Board Reconvened from Closed session at 1:52 p.m.  T. Arnett  reported  that they finalized the Superintendent's Evaluation.

XVI. Board Strategic Planning

A.

Discuss next steps and plan for August meeting.

T. Arnett stated the new Board Members voted in today will be invited to the August meetings.

XVII. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, August 5, 2024 :

Board of Directors Meeting:  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Board Retreat:  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

B.

Approval of the 2024-2025 Board Calendar

L. Rowell made a motion to to approve the 2024-2025 Board Calendar.
S. Herrod seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Herrod
Aye
L. Rowell
Aye
T. Christopher
Absent
T. Arnett
Aye
W. Stinde
Aye

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:56 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Wrigley