KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location
5070 Parkside Avenue
4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19131
A regular meeting of the KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools Board of Trustees in joint session with regular meetings of the KIPP Philadelphia Charter School Board of Trustees, KIPP DuBois Charter School Board of Trustees, KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School Board of Trustees, KIPP North Philadelphia Charter School Board of Trustees, and KIPP Catto Charter School Board of Trustees with Board President Samantha Wilson Jones presiding.
Trustees Present
A. Fullard (remote), A. Keyes (remote), B. Cummings, C. Hardie-Langston (remote), D. Tucker Harrison, H. Richman, S. Wilson Jones
Trustees Absent
A. Aerts, A. Wheeler, K. Jones
Guests Present
A. Sinha, C. Benson, I. Gasiorowski, L. Li, L. Whitaker (remote), M. Poorman, M. Wells-Sheed, Melissa Poorman, N. Wiltshire, R. Vieira
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Welcome & CEO Report
A.
Welcome
B.
CEO Report
N. Wiltshire shared details about the end-of-year celebrations, including commencement, KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory's spring orchestra concert, the production of the Lion King at KIPP North Philadelphia Academy, and the end-of-year staff award winners.
N. Wiltshire concluded her presentation by introducing Corey D. Williams, KIPP Philadelphia's new Chief Schools Officer.
C.
Executive Session
The Board moved into Executive Session at 4:40 pm to discuss a legal matter.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 5:02 pm
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A.
VOTE: CONSENT AGENDA
S. Wilson Jones asked for questions or concerns, H. Richman asked about the CSI plan. S. Wilson Jones advised that it will be discussed.
CMO Report to KPOC BOT for Period Ending 4-30-25.docx (1).pdf (APPROVED)
CMO Report to KNPCS BOT for Period Ending 4-30-25.docx.pdf (APPROVED)
CMO Report to KPCS BOT for Period Ending 4-30-25.docx.pdf (APPROVED)
CMO Report to KDCS BOT for Period Ending 4-30-25.docx.pdf (APPROVED)
CMO Report to KWPCS BOT for Period Ending 4-30-25.docx.pdf (APPROVED)
MEMORANDUM KDCS 06-02-25.pdf (APPROVED)
MEMORANDUM KNPCS 06-02-25.pdf (APPROVED)
MEMORANDUM KPCS-KPEA 06-02-25.pdf (APPROVED)
MEMORANDUM KWPP 06-02-25.pdf (APPROVED)
MEMORANDUM KWPCS 06-02-25.pdf (APPROVED)
MEMORANDUM KPOC 06-02-25.pdf (APPROVED)
MEMORANDUM KPCS-KPPA 06-02-25.pdf (APPROVED)
4-5 to 6-2 KPCS-KPPA Resumes.pdf (APPROVED)
2024 RG Trust_Redacted.pdf (APPROVED)
RG Trust_Redacted.pdf (APPROVED)
RG_ESA_Redacted.pdf (APPROVED)
AW_ESA_Redacted.pdf (APPROVED)
Final ESA_ AC_Redacted.pdf (APPROVED)
JM_Trust_Redacted.pdf (APPROVED)
JM_ESA_Redacted.pdf (APPROVED)
CSI Comprehensive Plan _ 2023 - 2026 KNPA.pdf (APPROVED)
CSI School Plan _ 2025 - 2026 KPCS.pdf (APPROVED)
CSI Comprehensive Plan _ 2025 - 2028 KDCA.pdf (APPROVED)
KPPS Safety Report Card 2024-25.pdf (APPROVED)
KPPS Student Handbook 25-26 V6-16.pdf (APPROVED)
SY 2025-26 KPPS Employee Handbook_FINAL DRAFT FOR BOARD APPROVAL (2).pdf (APPROVED)
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
School Health Committee
R. Vieira advised the board on renewal updates and SY 2025-2026 One KIPP Academic Initiatives.
R. Vieira also updated the board on SY 2025-2026 attendance priorities and the One KIPP Chronic Absenteeism initiative.
B.
Development Committee
A. Sinah advised the board on the Progress to Goal, the Board Fundraising Project, and the SY26 Fundraising Goal and Strategy.
C.
Finance Committee
L. Li advised the board on the FY26 budget proposal and key considerations taken in preparing the budget. L. Li also discussed FY26 revenues and expenses by charter and the long-term financial goals.
L. Li concluded her presentation by sharing compensation updates.
D.
Governance Committee
S. Wilson-Jones shared the Governance Committee priorities, the SY 2025-2026 Board slate, and the new member slate.
V. Information
A.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
B.
New Business
S. Wilson Jones asked the board to accept her resignation as the Schools Board President.
N. Wiltshire joined the Board in thanking S. Wilson Jones for her service.
C.
Old Business
No old business.
D.
Announcements
There were no announcements.
S. Wilson-Jones welcomed the board and guests. She then moved the meeting to the CEO Report.