KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
Minutes
Academics Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM
A regular meeting of the KIPP Philadelphia Charter School Board of Trustees Academics Committee in joint session with regular meetings of the KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School Board of Trustees Academics Committee, KIPP DuBois Charter School Board of Trustees Academics Committee, KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School Board of Trustees Academics Committee, KIPP North Philadelphia Charter School Board of Trustees Academics Committee, and KIPP Parkside Charter School Board of Trustees Academics Committee, with Committee Chair Gail Lewis presiding.
Committee Members Present
A. Aerts (remote), A. Keyes (remote), C. Johnson (remote), G. Lewis (remote), N. Scharff (remote), S. Beaser (remote), S. Wilson Jones (remote), T. Algarin (remote)
Committee Members Absent
J. Davidse
Guests Present
J. Cole (remote), J. Cunningham Akoto (remote), M. Eigen (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Cunningham Akoto called a meeting of the School Health Committee of KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools to order on Wednesday Sep 2, 2020 at 4:04 PM.
II. SY 20-21 Goals
A.
Committee Goals
- J. Cunningham opened the meeting with addressing the committee goals for SY 20-21 surrounding COVID-19 challenges
- J. Cunningham spoke about the Regional Academic Goals surrounding student success
III. Continued Remote Learning Strategy
A.
GenEd & SpEd
- J. Cunningham discussed with the committee remote learning based on Elementary, Middle, High schools
IV. Accountability
A.
Testing/Evaluations
- J. Cunningham gave an update to the committee about the PDEs decisions and what to expect for this years testing
V. Curriculum
A.
KPPS Curriculum Summary
- J. Cunningham presented the document that gives an overview of curriculum used across schools
- M. Eigen spoke about the new portions of curriculum to be approved by the board in September
VI. Reopening Criterion
A.
Reopening Guidance
- J. Cunningham updated the committee about the plan to reopen physical schools after Thanksgiving holiday
- Resources will be used to determine what is the best way to reopen
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Cunningham Akoto