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KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Location

MIS Capital, LLC 1635 Market Street, Suite #1600 Philadelphia, PA 19103
A regular meeting of the KIPP Philadelphia Charter School Board of Trustees in joint session with regular meetings of the KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory 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 Parkside Charter School Board of Trustees with President Samantha Wilson-Jones presiding.

Trustees Present

A. Aerts, D. Reuter (remote), H. Richman, J. Davidse (remote), L. Kronfeld (remote), L. Whitaker, M. Schaedle (remote), N. Scharff, R. Knowles (remote), S. Casper (remote), S. Hollenstein (remote), S. Whitaker (remote), S. Wilson Jones, T. Algarin

Trustees Absent

W. Simmons

Guests Present

C. Benson, Chris Johnson, J. Cole, J. Cunningham Akoto, K. Stone, M. Eigen, N. Wiltshire, W. Jones

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Wilson Jones called a meeting of the board of trustees of KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools to order on Wednesday Mar 11, 2020 at 4:02 PM.

II. WELCOME, BOARD REFRESH & STUDENT FOCUS

A.

WELCOME, BOARD REFRESH & STUDENT FOCUS

S. Wilson Jones welcomed the Trustees, guests, and staff to the meeting. She recaps an equity session and the values that meant the most to the Board. J. Cunningham Akoto presented an update on school happenings to the board of trustees. She showed a picture of a KIPPster at a black history month celebration.

III. CONSENT AGENDA

A.

VOTE: CONSENT AGENDA

H. Richman made a motion to approve Consent Agenda.
L. Whitaker seconded the motion.
  • Approve December 09, 2019meeting minutes - KPCS, KDCS, KWPCS, KNPCS (Exhibit A1)
  • Approve new hires – KPEA-KPCS (Exhibit B1)
  • Approve new hires – KPPA-KPCS (Exhibit B2)
  • Approve new hires- KWPP-KWPCS (Exhibit B3)
  • Approve new hires- KWPEA-KWPCS (Exhibit B4)
  • Approve new hires – KDCS (Exhibit B5)
  • Approve new hires – KNPCS (Exhibit B6) 
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KPEA-KPCS (Exhibit C1)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports-  KPPA-KPCS (Exhibit C2)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KWPP-KWPCS (Exhibit C3)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KWPEA-KWPCS (Exhibit C4)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KPPA  (Exhibit C5)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KNPCS  (Exhibit C6)
  • Approve 2020-2021 School Calendar-KPEA-KPCS (Exhibit D1)
  • Approve 2020-2021 School Calendar-KPPA-KPCS (Exhibit D2)
  • Approve 2020-2021 School Calendar-KWPP-KWPCS (Exhibit D3)
  • Approve 2020-2021 School Calendar-KWPEA-KWPCS (Exhibit D4)
  • Approve 2020-2021 School Calendar-KDCS (Exhibit D5)
  • Approve 2020-2021 School Calendar-KNPCS (Exhibit D6)
  • Approve ESA Agreement- KDCA (Exhibit E)
  • ATSI Quarterly Report-KPCS (Exhibit F)
  • ATSI Quarterly Report-KDCS (Exhibit G)
  • Approve Capitalization Policy (Exhibit H)
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.

Academics

  • N. Scharff gives a progress update on academic goals. Recommends an increasing the set goals for Academic Progress. H. Richman suggests adding a column to the Academic Dashboard to show data from the previous year.
  • J. Cunningham Akoto gives an update on winter academic growth. MAP growth is up in both Reading and Math. ACT growth and performance trends upwards.
  • J. Cunningham Akoto gives an update on the Governor's charter reform proposal.

B.

Governance

  • A. Aerts gives an update on the latest stage of strategic planning. H. Richman says the board needs to support all aspects of strategic planning.
  • A. Aerts presents Board 2020 Officer nominations, renewals, resignations, and retirements
N. Scharff made a motion to nominate the slate of officers.
L. Whitaker seconded the motion.
No discussion
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H. Richman made a motion to nominate the 2020 New Board Members to be voted on in the June meeting.
S. Wilson Jones seconded the motion.
No discussion
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Development

  • C. Benson gives an update on the progress toward the fundraising goal.

D.

Finance

  • S. Whitaker gives an update on audits filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, School District of Philadelphia, and bond trustee.

E.

Executive

Executive Session to discuss personnel matters took place at 5:40 pm until 6:00 pm

V. STRATEGIC FOCUS

A.

Strategic Focus: KIPP Through College & Career

  • The Board discusses the following questions regarding KIPP Through College and Career
    • Given our K-12 performance, what should we be considering as we shape the future of KTCC?
    • Given our revised mission what new KTCC programming and/or supports should we be considering?
    • As we move towards a more inclusive approach (college and career), how might out approach to KTCC services with middle and high school students need to change?

VI. Information

A.

Public Comment

No discussion

B.

New Business

No discussion

C.

Old Business

No discussion

D.

Announcements

No discussion

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

The next KIPP Philadelphia Charter Schools Board meeting will be held on 6/10/20 at 4:00 pm.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Wilson Jones
Documents used during the meeting
  • CONSENT AGENDA (11MAR20).pdf