COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES March 15, 2016 The Compass Academy Charter School s (CACS) mission is to increase the potential of each child s success in learning. To achieve this outcome, the founders chose the Let Me Learn Process, a trademarked, advanced learning system, by which students, parents, and teachers learn how to use their brain-mind connection to achieve: a stronger sense of self as learners, a greater degree of academic achievement, and an enhanced respect for and appreciation of others within their home, their classroom, and their greater community. I. Call to order of Regular Meeting 7:05 PM II. III. Flag Salute Opening Statement The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advanced notice of and to attend the meeting of the public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Compass Academy Charter School has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place provided to the South Jersey Times and the Vineland Daily Journal, to be posted at the school, and to be delivered to the clerks of Pittsgrove, Elmer, Millville, and Vineland, and to be posted on the school s website. IV. Roll call Patricia Bacon Gladwyn Baptist, M.D. Lynn E. Lichtenberger Christopher Russo Suzanne Youngblood (arrived 7:19 PM) Jeffrey Gagnon Joel Johnston (Ex Officio) Daisy Mercado (excused) Sanford Tweedie Facilitator (excused) V. Committee Assignments Reminder Curriculum Committee: Lynn Lichtenberger (chair), Suzanne Youngblood, Daisy Mercado Finance Committee: Joel Johnston (chair), Sandy Tweedie, Chris Russo, Jeff Gagnon Property/Transportation Committee: Chris Russo (chair), Jeff Gagnon, Joel Johnston Policy/Personnel Committee: Patricia Bacon (chair), Daisy Mercado, Suzanne Youngblood, Gladwyn Baptist VI. Teacher Presentations Third Grade Teachers Corradetti and Wence Presented mid-year data Corradetti presented her data. Ave Math score 191.3 3.9 above the average 3 rd grade Students grew on average 7.4 points. 75% of her class is meeting 50% or higher of that goal.
Writing 0.9 in fall, 1.7 in winter average writing scores 8 below 4 on target 5 above 4 below 6 on target 6 above Wence Math 191.2 fall score 198.1 winter All but one student grew in Math Writing 0.7 fall 1.7 winter 9 below 4 on target 5 above 6 below 4 on target 7 above VII. Public Comment about the Agenda Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the public portion of the meeting. Complaints stated, or actions requested by the public, will be taken under advisement by the Board for investigation, discussion, and action or disposition at a later time/date. The Board President will recognize those individuals in the audience who wish to make any comments such comments should be limited to five minutes per person. Those individuals must approach the podium and state their name and address for the record. Theresa Park, BSI teacher, spoke. Thanked the board for the opportunity to work VIII. Action Items a. Approval of minutes of February 16, 2016 Second: Gladwyn Baptist
b. Policy/Personnel Committee Chair Patricia Bacon Resolution 1: Acceptance of Basic Skills Teacher Resignation Statement: It is recommended that the Compass Academy Charter School Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Theresa Park, effective May 31, 2016. Motion: Pat Bacon Resolution 2: Acceptance of Technology Teacher Resignation Statement: It is recommended that the Compass Academy Charter School Board of Trustees accept the resignation of Dan Henderson, effective May 9, 60 days after his resignation letter, or until a replacement is found. Motion to Table: Suzanne Youngblood Second: Chris Russo IX. MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION to discuss Personnel and Legal Matters X. MOTION TO GO LEAVE CLOSED SESSION to discuss Personnel and Legal Matters Motion: Suzanne Youngblood Second: Chris Russo c. Finance Committee Chair Joel Johnston Resolution 3: Resolution 4: Approval of the requisition and bills list. requisition and bills lists as presented for March 2016. Approval of Treasurer s Report and Board Secretary s Report Treasurer s report and Board Secretary s report for January 31, 2016. Motion for Res 3 and 4: Suzanne Youngblood Glenn Richardson went over the bills and the treasurer s report and bd. Secretary s report.
Resolution 5: Approval of the 2016-2017 budget 2016-2017 budget based on the recommendation from the finance committee (see attached). Motion: Gladwyn Baptist Second: Suzanne Youngblood We have 200 now enrolled for next year. PB is concerned that we won t get the remaining 28. Daisy Mercado met with the PTO earlier this month. We need to know the progress on recruitment. JG said the PTO feels the BOT is asking them for a favor, but it is not reciprocated. Gladwyn Baptist felt we can put flyers to all the children in area preschools. Glenn Richardson went through line by line. Resolution 6: Approval of the Attending the NJ Charter School Association s Annual Conference registrations of Susan Little, Jane Berger, and Joel Johnston for the 8 th Annual NJ Charter School Association Conference, May 25-26, 2016, at a total cost of $780. Joel Johnston explained what it is. Resolution 7: Approval of Spring Field Trips following field trip destinations at the following costs: Kindergarten Garden State Discovery Museum Friday, June 3 $12 per student - $456.00 total Bus cost: $400 First Grade Cape May Zoo Friday, May 13 Free Bus cost: $310 Motion: Gladwyn Baptist Second: Chris Russo SL explained what the trips were about. Second Grade Adventure Aquarium Friday, April 15 $12.50 per student - $475.00 total Bus cost: $350 Third Grade Spring Oaks Assisted Living Center in Vineland Wednesday, May 20 free Bus cost: $100 Third Grade Franklin Institute Wednesday, May 25 $14.00 per student (includes IMAX presentation) + 25.00 cafe rental = $501 total Bus cost: $310 Fourth Grade Union Lake, Millville, NJ Spina - May 9th Sabla - May 10th Cost is free. Bus cost: $220
Resolution 8: Approval of Psychiatric Evaluation Statement: It is recommended that the Compass Academy Charter School Board of Trustees approves sending a student for a psychiatric evaluation per the recommendation of the Salem County Special Services District Child Study Team at a cost of $365. Second: Suzanne Youngblood Approval: 5 yeas and 1 abstention (Gladwyn Baptist) Resolution 9: Termination of Participation in the E-Rate program and of the contract with E-Rate Advantage Statement: It is recommended that the Compass Academy Charter School Board of Trustees withdraws from participating in the E-Rate program and terminate the contract with E-Rate Advantage. d. Curriculum Committee: Chair Lynn Lichtenberger Resolution 10: Withdrawal from the Rutgers School System Improvement project Statement: It is recommended that the Compass Academy Charter School Board of Trustees approves withdrawing from the Rutgers School System Improvement grant, effective immediately. Second: Pat Bacon Suzanne Youngblood and LL met with SL last Monday to discuss the program. SL showed the curriculum committee the requirements and all of the reporting that is involved. Gladwyn Baptist asked about the nature of the program. SL responded as to what it was intended to be. SY was under the impression that Rutgers would use the information to improve their programs. But that hasn t really happened. Suzanne Youngblood felt the grant was providing nothing for CACS but additional paperwork and a burden for the teachers. Suzanne Youngblood feels we should not participate any longer in the program. Suzanne Youngblood looked up information about the program and discovered the University really didn t invest itself into this project. They are simply getting the money to run the program. Glenn Richardson: We need to consider we have a teacher who is on staff, funded by Rutgers grant. Resolution 11: Approval of Updated School Calendar updated school calendar for 2015-2016.
e. Facility Committee: Chair Chris Russo XI. Discussion Items a. Report from the Lead Founder Op-ed Testimony for the NJ Assembly Budget Hearing Legislative visit Dr. Baptist knows Van Drew socially and wants to come to b. Report from the Principal c. Other business/reports XII. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Jeff Gagnon Second: Gladwyn Baptist NEXT MEETING DATE: April 19, 2016, 7 pm May 10, 2016 7 pm and not May 17, 2016. Respectfully submitted, Joel Johnston, Lead Founder Adjourned 8:53 PM