Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors Minutes

January 25, 2025, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Compass Charter Schools

Minutes

Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors

Date and Time

Saturday January 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Location

Location:
The Carson Doubletree

2 Civic Plaza Dr.

Carson, CA 90745

This meeting is available for public viewing as a webinar: https://compasscharters-org.zoom.us/j/81949864888

If you have special needs because of a disability or you require assistance or auxiliary aids to participate in the meeting, please contact the school’s Executive Assistant via email at twrigley@cmpasscharters.org or call (805) 405-5898 at least twenty four (24) hours before the meeting. The school will use reasonable best efforts to accommodate your disability. This agenda is available for public inspection at the school’s main office and at https://app2.boardontrack.com/public/vlrxGa/year.

Directors Present

C. Riley, H. Hardy, M. Clark, S. Herrod, T. Arnett, T. Christopher, W. Stinde

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

E. Brenner, T. Wrigley

Non Voting Members Present

E. Brenner, T. Wrigley

Guests Present

M. Aguilar

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 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM.

B. Record Attendance

II. Consent Items

A. Consent Items

S. Herrod made a motion to approve the consent items.

T. Christopher seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Herrod	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
C. Riley	Absent
T. Christopher	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye

B. Approval of December 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

S. Herrod made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Compass Board of Directors on 12-07-24.

T. Christopher seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
C. Riley	Absent
W. Stinde	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye

III. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

Autumn Shaw made public comments regarding direction of the school.

Keileigh Houston made comments regarding the litigation and transparency.

IV. Closed Session

A. Enter Closed Session

The Board members moved into closed session at 10:13 a.m.

V. Reconvene from Closed Session

A. Closed Session Report

Closed Session ended at 11:29 a.m. There was a break in meeting activities due to audio difficulties, so the Board reconvened at 11:49 a.m. with nothing to report from the Closed Session.

VI. Communications

A. Board Member Communication

Mr. Arnett announced that Dr. Stinde has resigned his role as the Treasurer, but will remain on the Board as a Board member. Dr. Clark has offered to step into the role, and the vote will be added to the March agenda.

B. Parent Advisory Council Update

Ms. Herrod shared the Parent Advisory Council Update.

C. Scholar Leadership Council Report

Ms. Grihma shared the Scholar Leadership Council Report.

VII. Scholar Spotlight

A. Scholar Spotlight

The Scholar Spotlight was shown during the meeting.

VIII. Superintendent's Report

A. Superintendent's Report

Elizabeth Brenner presented the Superintendent's Report and the board discussed the report.

There was a discussion surrounding he Santa Ana Charter Petition.

IX. Mid-year LCAP Report

A. Mid-year LCAP presentations

Elizabeth Brenner covered an overview of the Mid-year LCAP Report. She outlined the California Dashboard Results, Goals, Metrics, and Action Updates for all charters.

The Board entered break at 1:14 p.m. and reconvened at 1:27 p.m.

X. Academic Services

A. Academic Division Update

Greg Cohen presented the Academic Division update. There was a discussion on the types of choices and narrowing down to what is most effective to scholar academic achievement.

B. Day in the Life of an Options Scholar

Greg Cohen shared the Day of the Life of an Options Scholar.

C. 2025-26 Curriculum List

Greg Cohen provided key updates in the 2025-26 Curriculum List. There was a conversation around personalized experience between credentialed teachers and scholars directly.

S. Herrod made a motion to approve the 2025-26 Curriculum List.

H. Hardy seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
T. Christopher	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
C. Riley	Absent

XI. Operations Division

A. Division Update

Lisa Fishman presented the Operations Division update.

Lisa introduced our new auditor, Marlon Gomez, from CLA. Ms. Gomez spoke briefly about current and upcoming regulation changes.

B. Review and Approval of the November and December 2024 Financial Statements

M. Clark made a motion to approve the November and December 2024 Financial Statements.

S. Herrod seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Herrod	Aye
T. Arnett	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
C. Riley	Absent
T. Christopher	Aye
M. Clark	Aye

C. School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

T. Arnett made a motion to approve the School Accountability Report Card.

T. Christopher seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Herrod	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
C. Riley	Absent
T. Arnett	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye

D. 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Safety Plan

Dr. Danielle Gamez shared an overview of the 2024-25 Comprehensive School Safety Plan.

E. Approve Board Policy 18 update -School Safety Plan

S. Herrod made a motion to approve the Board Policy 18 update -School Safety Plan.

T. Christopher seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
T. Arnett	Aye
S. Herrod	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
C. Riley	Absent
H. Hardy	Aye
M. Clark	Aye

XII. People Division

A. People Division Update

Sophie Trivino presented the People Division update.

B. 2024-25 Employee Handbook Update

T. Christopher made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Employee Handbook Update.

M. Clark seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Herrod	Aye
M. Clark	Aye
T. Christopher	Aye
W. Stinde	Aye
C. Riley	Absent
T. Arnett	Aye
H. Hardy	Aye

XIII. Closing Items

A. Upcoming Meetings

The next Board of Directors meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 8, 2025.

B. Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:57 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

M. Aguilar