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Compass Charter Schools is governed by a California nonprofit public-benefit corporation and has an independent Board of Directors who meet regularly to oversee the school’s management, operation, activities, and affairs.

The Board of Directors defines, composes, and revises (as needed) the policies of the school and ensures compliance with its agreements and applicable laws and regulations.

All regularly-scheduled board meetings begin at 10 AM PST, unless otherwise noted on the agenda. Compass Charter Schools utilizes Board On Track to post our agendas, packets and minutes; please visit Board on Track to access all of our Board of Directors meeting information.

Have a question for our Board of Directors? Send an email to bod@compasscharters.org.

Board Member Application

Minita Clark | Board Treasurer

Minita Clark is a dedicated and highly qualified educational leader with over two decades of experience in fostering academic excellence. As the Administrative Director of Curriculum & Instruction at El Camino Real Charter High School, she has been instrumental in shaping the vision and success of the school. She has overseen initiatives that improve student achievement, build strong teacher efficacy, and enhance community involvement.

Minita started her career as an English teacher in South Carolina. Over the years, she worked in various leadership roles including Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and District Instructional Specialist. During this time, she gained experience in improving overall instruction by managing effective professional development programs for teachers.

Minita holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of the Cumberlands, an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Cambridge College, and both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in English Education from South Carolina State University.

Heather Hardy | Board Member

For the past 7 years, Heather Hardy has served as the Learning Center Co-Coordinator at Compass Charter Schools in Santa Ana, where she managed the daily operations of a K-8 site with 130 students. In this role, she coordinated scheduling, supervised teachers, and played a crucial role in ensuring that each student’s unique needs were met.

Heather is currently pursuing a degree in school psychology. She is passionate about individualized learning, and wants to see this style of learning continue to be an option for students. She is committed to the belief that education should be a process of learning and finding the way one can contribute and thrive.

Heather earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Irvine, and a California Teaching Credential from National University in La Jolla

Samantha Herrod | Parent Representative

Samantha Herrod holds two bachelor’s degrees in fine arts from the University of San Francisco and the College of the Arts, and has had the pleasure of being a paraprofessional and instructional aide for the Los Angeles Unified School District soon after graduating. Also during that time, Samantha had the honor of being an individualized tutor for a south Los Angeles school, Locke High School, in their math program called Mother of Many.

Since that time, Samantha has dedicated her time to educating her son, who is a Compass scholar and has been for the past eight years and is on his way to high school. They are very loud and proud! She also teaches a variety of art classes, one being art therapy, in which she instructs those who are experiencing homelessness and/or suffering from mental illness, for a non profit in south Los Angeles. Samantha’s expertise in marketing and customer service are also some of her specialties.

Samantha grew up in Los Angeles, California, where she got her love for art and education from her family. Her first experience in education was at her grandmother’s daycare, where she was guided to instruct young children in primary learning. This led her to also teach her first art class for the Star Program at Fairburn Elementary.

It has always been important for Samantha to represent children and to always allow them to have their own voice. She has been allowed to continue this service, especially as a member of the Parent Advisory Council for the past four years. She was raised with the concept that children need a village, and with Compass, you definitely have your village!

Board On Track Portal

By-Laws

Board Policy Manual

FY 24 Operating Budget

2023-24 Regular Meeting Schedule