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Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse at Compass Charter Schools

At Compass Charter Schools (CCS), we are committed to upholding our core ARTIC values: Achievement, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, and Communication. In alignment with these values, we provide all Compass employees, Learning Coaches, scholars, and the public with a confidential, respectful, and integrity-driven process for reporting suspected incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse involving CCS resources.

What is Fraud, Waste or Abuse?

Fraud is the intentional deception or misrepresentation made with the knowledge that it could result in unauthorized benefit to an individual or group. Fraud contradicts the value of Integrity and threatens the trust placed in our organization.

Waste refers to the careless or inefficient use of CCS resources—time, materials, finances, or personnel. Waste prevents us from achieving our goals efficiently and is counter to our value of Achievement.

Abuse is the improper use of CCS systems or resources, whether for personal gain or out of disregard for established rules. This behavior disrupts Teamwork and undermines a culture of Respect.

What Constitutes Fraud, Waste, or Abuse?

In the context of Compass Charter Schools, the following are examples of potential violations:

• Theft or misuse of school funds, property, or technology resources.
• Falsification of records, including but not limited to scholar files, personnel records, time and attendance logs, or procurement documents.
• Abuse of authority or use of a position at CCS for personal gain.
• Acceptance of kickbacks or other unauthorized personal benefits related to school operations.
• Corrupt or dishonest practices, including bribery or unauthorized contracting.

How to Report a Concern

To maintain a culture grounded in open Communication and ethical action, Compass Charter Schools offers several ways to report suspected wrongdoing:

Confidential Reporting Options:

• By Phone: You may report concerns by calling our dedicated Fraud, Waste, and Abuse line at +1 888-714-6505, available 24/7 via voicemail.
• By Email: You may email your concerns to fraud@compasscharters.org. Note: email submissions are not anonymous.

If you are uncertain whether a situation qualifies as fraud, waste, or abuse, we encourage you to reach out for clarification. All inquiries are treated with respect and discretion.

What Happens After a Fraud Report?

All reports are taken seriously and reviewed in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, and state education codes. Investigations are handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality, aligned with our ARTIC values.

If you provide your contact information, we may follow up to gather additional details to ensure a thorough review.

Anonymous reports are accepted; however, providing detailed and specific information increases the likelihood of a successful resolution.

Together, by upholding our ARTIC values, we help preserve the integrity and excellence of Compass Charter Schools.

AB 889 added Education Code section 48985.5 requires a charter school to annually inform parents or guardians of the dangers associated with using synthetic drugs at the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular term.

According to the California Department of Public Health: Brightly-colored fentanyl (referred to as rainbow fentanyl) has been identified as a new trend according to the United States (U.S.) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) [1].

Rainbow fentanyl can be found in many forms, including pills, powder, and blocks that can resemble sidewalk chalk or candy. Any pill (regardless of its color, shape, or size) that does not come from a health care provider or pharmacist can contain fentanyl and can be deadly. Fentanyl is 80-100 times more potent than morphine and 40-50 times more potent than heroin and, as a result, is a major cause of overdose for unsuspecting individuals[2].

 According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard [3]:

• Emergency department visits related to non-fatal opioid overdoses in California’s youth ages 10-19 years more than tripled from 2018 (379 total) to 2020 (1,222 total).

• Opioid-related overdose deaths in California’s youth ages 10-19 years increased from 2018 (54 total) to 2020 (274 total), marking a 407 percent increase over two years, largely driven by fentanyl.

• Fentanyl-related overdose deaths in California’s youth ages 10-19 years increased from 2018 (36 total) to 2020 (261 total), a 625 percent increase.

For more information, reach out to your counselor or explore these resources:

• California Department of Public Health Overdose Prevention Initiative
• What every parent and caregiver needs to know about fake pills
• One Pill Can Kill

Cited:

1. Drug Enforcement Agency. DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans. DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans  (Last Updated: August 2022)
2. CDPH.  What is Fentanyl?(Last Updated: August 2022)
3. CDPH. California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard (Last Updated: July 2022)

Drug traffickers have turned smartphones into a one-stop shop to market, sell, buy, and deliver deadly, fake prescription pills and other dangerous drugs. Drug traffickers advertise on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube, usually in disappearing, 24-hour stories and in posts, which are promptly posted and removed. Posts and stories, often accompanied by known code words and emojis designed to evade detection by law enforcement and preset algorithms, are used to market and sell illicit and deadly drugs including fentanyl on social media. Using direct messaging or by commenting on a post, drug traffickers and potential buyers often move to an encrypted communications app like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to arrange drug deals with prospective buyers, and then payment is made with a one-click app like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or Remitly. [4] People who do illegal drugs in this manner, especially fentanyl  have an highly increased risk of death.

What you can do:

• Stay vigilant and aware of the drug trafficking threats on smartphone apps.
• Know the dangers of counterfeit pills: their accessibility, availability and increasing lethality. 
• Share the message that One Pill Can Kill. 
• Visit DEA.Gov/onepill to learn more. [4]

 According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard [3]: 

• Emergency department visits related to non-fatal opioid overdoses in California’s youth ages 10-19 years more than tripled from 2018 (379 total) to 2020 (1,222 total). 
• Opioid-related overdose deaths in California’s youth ages 10-19 years increased from 2018 (54 total) to 2020 (274 total), marking a 407 percent increase over two years, largely driven by fentanyl.  
• Fentanyl-related overdose deaths in California’s youth ages 10-19 years increased from 2018 (36 total) to 2020 (261 total), a 625 percent increase. 

For more information, reach out to your counselor or explore these resources:

• California Department of Public Health Overdose Prevention Initiative
• What every parent and caregiver needs to know about fake pills
• One Pill Can Kill

Cited:

1. Drug Enforcement Agency. DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans. DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans  (Last Updated: August 2022) 
2. CDPH.  What is Fentanyl?  (Last Updated: August 2022) 
3. CDPH. California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard  (Last Updated: July 2022)
4. Drug Trafficking Threat Overview

At Compass Charter Schools (CCS), we are committed to upholding our core ARTIC values: Achievement, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, and Communication. In alignment with these values, we provide all Compass employees, Learning Coaches, scholars, and the public with a confidential, respectful, and integrity-driven process for reporting suspected incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse involving CCS resources.

Fraud is the intentional deception or misrepresentation made with the knowledge that it could result in unauthorized benefit to an individual or group. Fraud contradicts the value of Integrity and threatens the trust placed in our organization.

Waste refers to the careless or inefficient use of CCS resources—time, materials, finances, or personnel. Waste prevents us from achieving our goals efficiently and is counter to our value of Achievement.

Abuse is the improper use of CCS systems or resources, whether for personal gain or out of disregard for established rules. This behavior disrupts Teamwork and undermines a culture of Respect.

In the context of Compass Charter Schools, the following are examples of potential violations:

• Theft or misuse of school funds, property, or technology resources.
• Falsification of records, including but not limited to scholar files, personnel records, time and attendance logs, or procurement documents.
• Abuse of authority or use of a position at CCS for personal gain.
• Acceptance of kickbacks or other unauthorized personal benefits related to school operations.
• Corrupt or dishonest practices, including bribery or unauthorized contracting.

To maintain a culture grounded in open Communication and ethical action, Compass Charter Schools offers several ways to report suspected wrongdoing:

Confidential Reporting Options:

• By Phone: You may report concerns by calling our dedicated Fraud, Waste, and Abuse line at +1 888-714-6505, available 24/7 via voicemail.
• By Email: You may email your concerns to fraud@compasscharters.org. Note: email submissions are not anonymous.

If you are uncertain whether a situation qualifies as fraud, waste, or abuse, we encourage you to reach out for clarification. All inquiries are treated with respect and discretion.

All reports are taken seriously and reviewed in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, and state education codes. Investigations are handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality, aligned with our ARTIC values.

If you provide your contact information, we may follow up to gather additional details to ensure a thorough review.

Anonymous reports are accepted; however, providing detailed and specific information increases the likelihood of a successful resolution.

Together, by upholding our ARTIC values, we help preserve the integrity and excellence of Compass Charter Schools.

AB 889 added Education Code section 48985.5 requires a charter school to annually inform parents or guardians of the dangers associated with using synthetic drugs at the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular term.

According to the California Department of Public Health: Brightly-colored fentanyl (referred to as rainbow fentanyl) has been identified as a new trend according to the United States (U.S.) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) [1].

Rainbow fentanyl can be found in many forms, including pills, powder, and blocks that can resemble sidewalk chalk or candy. Any pill (regardless of its color, shape, or size) that does not come from a health care provider or pharmacist can contain fentanyl and can be deadly. Fentanyl is 80-100 times more potent than morphine and 40-50 times more potent than heroin and, as a result, is a major cause of overdose for unsuspecting individuals[2].

 According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard [3]:

• Emergency department visits related to non-fatal opioid overdoses in California’s youth ages 10-19 years more than tripled from 2018 (379 total) to 2020 (1,222 total).

• Opioid-related overdose deaths in California’s youth ages 10-19 years increased from 2018 (54 total) to 2020 (274 total), marking a 407 percent increase over two years, largely driven by fentanyl.

• Fentanyl-related overdose deaths in California’s youth ages 10-19 years increased from 2018 (36 total) to 2020 (261 total), a 625 percent increase.

For more information, reach out to your counselor or explore these resources:

• California Department of Public Health Overdose Prevention Initiative
• What every parent and caregiver needs to know about fake pills
• One Pill Can Kill

Cited:

1. Drug Enforcement Agency. DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans. DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans  (Last Updated: August 2022)
2. CDPH.  What is Fentanyl?(Last Updated: August 2022)
3. CDPH. California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard (Last Updated: July 2022)

Drug traffickers have turned smartphones into a one-stop shop to market, sell, buy, and deliver deadly, fake prescription pills and other dangerous drugs. Drug traffickers advertise on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube, usually in disappearing, 24-hour stories and in posts, which are promptly posted and removed. Posts and stories, often accompanied by known code words and emojis designed to evade detection by law enforcement and preset algorithms, are used to market and sell illicit and deadly drugs including fentanyl on social media. Using direct messaging or by commenting on a post, drug traffickers and potential buyers often move to an encrypted communications app like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to arrange drug deals with prospective buyers, and then payment is made with a one-click app like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or Remitly. [4] People who do illegal drugs in this manner, especially fentanyl  have an highly increased risk of death.

What you can do:

• Stay vigilant and aware of the drug trafficking threats on smartphone apps.
• Know the dangers of counterfeit pills: their accessibility, availability and increasing lethality. 
• Share the message that One Pill Can Kill. 
• Visit DEA.Gov/onepill to learn more. [4]

 According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard [3]: 

• Emergency department visits related to non-fatal opioid overdoses in California’s youth ages 10-19 years more than tripled from 2018 (379 total) to 2020 (1,222 total). 
• Opioid-related overdose deaths in California’s youth ages 10-19 years increased from 2018 (54 total) to 2020 (274 total), marking a 407 percent increase over two years, largely driven by fentanyl.  
• Fentanyl-related overdose deaths in California’s youth ages 10-19 years increased from 2018 (36 total) to 2020 (261 total), a 625 percent increase. 

For more information, reach out to your counselor or explore these resources:

• California Department of Public Health Overdose Prevention Initiative
• What every parent and caregiver needs to know about fake pills
• One Pill Can Kill

Cited:

1. Drug Enforcement Agency. DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans. DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans  (Last Updated: August 2022) 
2. CDPH.  What is Fentanyl?  (Last Updated: August 2022) 
3. CDPH. California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard  (Last Updated: July 2022)
4. Drug Trafficking Threat Overview