KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location
5070 Parkside Avenue
Suite 3500D
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 Bernard Cummings presiding.
Trustees Present
A. Aerts (remote), A. Fullard, A. Keyes (remote), A. Wheeler, B. Cummings, C. Hardie-Langston (remote), D. Tucker Harrison, K. Jones, T. Smith
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Benson, C. Williams, Emily Beck, L. Li, M. Wells-Sheed, N. Wiltshire, P. Hennessy (remote), R. Perkins (remote), R. Vieira, S. Wilson Jones, T. Sealy
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve June 12, 2024 Minutes
D.
Approve July 25, 2025 Minutes
II. Welcome & CEO Report
A.
Welcome
B.
CEO Report
N. Wiltshire updated the board on the back-to-school activities that took place across schools.
N. Wiltshire updated the board on all the summer Professional Development events that took place for new teachers, as well as for Senior Leadership and Principals.
N. Wiltshire also updated the board on this year's KIPP Philly Day, where all staff kick-off the new school year
N. Wiltshire also shared an update the board on the status of the Strategic Plan.
N. Wiltshire, concluded her presentation with sharing updates on the SY25-26 organizational priorities.
C.
Executive Session
The board entered into Executive Session 4:32 pm. to discuss a legal matter. The board exited Executive Session at 5:33 pm. No vote was taken in Executive Session.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A.
VOTE: CONSENT AGENDA
MEMORANDUM KDCS 09-05-25.pdf APPROVED
6-3 to 9-5 KDCS Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM KNPCS 09-05-25.pdfAPPROVED
6-3 to 9-5 KNPCS Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM KPCS-KPEA 09-05-25.pdfAPPROVED
6-3 to 9-5 KPCS-KPEA Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM KPOC 09-05-25.pdfAPPROVED
6-3 to 9-5 KPOC Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM KWPCS 09-05-25.pdfAPPROVED
6-3 to 9-5 KWPCS Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM KWPP 09-05-25.pdfAPPROVED
6-3 to 9-5 KWPP Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM KPCS-KPPA 09-05-25.pdfAPPROVED
6-3 to 9-5 KPCS-KPPA Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
KNPA Enrollment Policy 2025-26.pdfAPPROVED
KPCS Enrollment Policy 2025-26.pdfAPPROVED
KDCA Enrollment Policy 2025-26 V9-8-2025.pdfAPPROVED
KWPCS Enrollment Policy 2025-26.pdfAPPROVED
KPOC Enrollment Policy 2025-26.pdfAPPROVED
KPPS Finance Handbook -- 10.01.2025.pdfAPPROVED
Interentity Transactions FY25 Jan-June - Invoices for September Board Meeting.xlsxAPPROVED
SNP Sample Procurement Procedures 7-1-25 V3.pdfAPPROVED
KASC Participation Agreement Exhibit B (1).pdfAPPROVED
KASC Participation Agreement for Employee Benefits Program - BOARD.pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KNPCS BOT for Period Ending 8-31-25.docx (2).pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KPOC BOT for Period Ending 8-31-25.docx (2).pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KPCS BOT for Period Ending 8-31-25.docx (2).pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KDCS BOT for Period Ending 8-31-25.docx (2).pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KWPCS BOT for Period Ending 8-31-25.docx (3).pdfAPPROVED
B.
Student Supports Services: ESAs
T. Sealy advised the board on goals for the Student Supports Department, including updated processes and additional systems of compliance and alignment. T. Sealy also shared her goals for Student Support staff retention.
T. Sealy provided the board with SY-25-26 priority including professional learning.
T. Sealy ended her presentation with an update on the current legal landscape.
ESA Summary Sheet Board Meeting 9.17.25.pdf APPROVED
IV. Roll Call Vote
A.
PDE Subsidy Vote
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Cummings |
Aye
|
| A. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| C. Hardie-Langston |
Aye
|
| A. Keyes |
Aye
|
| A. Fullard |
Aye
|
| D. Tucker Harrison |
Aye
|
| A. Aerts |
Aye
|
| K. Jones |
Aye
|
| T. Smith |
Absent
|
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
School Health Committee
K. Jones introduced C. Williams, who provided the board with an update on school health and grounded his presentation in the Portrait of a Graduate.
C. Williams updated the board on culture data trends. He then moved the presentation to T. Sealy who reiterated some special education trends and goals.
C. Williams updated the board on the PSSA and Keystone exams, explaining how they serve as components of statewide graduation requirements and the Charter School Performance Framework, which is used to create Annual Charter Evaluations.
A. Rau provided the board with standardized and interim assessment data. In several areas, students' responses to instructions are notably higher than last year.
A. Rau provided the board with an overview of strategies that are being implemented this year to ensure interventions have the highest impact.
C. Williams provided the board with an overview of our approach this year, including Cohesive Coaching, more structured Academic Progress Monitoring systems, and increased classroom observations and walkthroughs.
B.
Development Committee
N. Wiltshire advised the board of the search kick-off for the Manager of Development. She is seeking a candidate who is passionate about fundraising.
N. Wiltshire then advised the board on how we ended FY25 and progress towards FY26 goals.
C.
Finance Committee
L. Li advised the board on some FY25 close-out trends.
L. Li then updated the board on our S&P rating and closed her presentation with an update on some FY 26 reforecast trends.
D.
Audit Committee
A. Wheeler and A. Fullard started the discussion about the committee's purpose and goals.
D. Tucker Harris advised on the progress of the audit.
E.
Governance
S. Wilson Jones updated the board on the changes to the public participation policy, reminded the board to complete their self-assessment, and shared updates on board recruitment and a recent resignation.
KPPS Public Participation Policy - SY25-26 Redline FINAL.docxAPPROVED
VI. Information
A.
Public Comment
B.
New Business
No new business
C.
Old Business
No old business.
D.
Announcements
No announcements.
N. Wiltshire introduced T. Sealy to the board. T. Sealy is our New Managing Director of Student Support.