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KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM

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 (remote), A. Keyes (remote), C. Johnson (remote), D. Reuter, G. Lewis (remote), H. Richman (remote), M. Carter (remote), S. Wilson Jones (remote), T. Algarin (remote)

Trustees Absent

None

Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened

D. Reuter

Guests Present

C. Benson (remote), J. Cole (remote), J. Cunningham Akoto (remote), J. Davidse (remote), K. Stone (remote), L. Whitaker (remote), M. Eigen (remote), N. Wiltshire (remote), P. Hennessy (remote), R. Knowles (remote), W. Jones (remote), Z. Rankin (remote)

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 Apr 14, 2021 at 4:04 PM.

C.

Approve February 10,2021 Minutes (Exhibit A)

A. Aerts made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools Board of Trustees Meeting on 02-10-21.
H. Richman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. WELCOME, BOARD REFRESH & STUDENT FOCUS

A.

WELCOME, BOARD REFLECTION & STUDENT FOCUS

  1. S. Wilson Jones opened the meeting with a presentation on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2021 Curriculum
    1. The curriculum is broken up by quarters and what activities would take place in each quarter
D. Reuter arrived at 4:09 PM.
  1. J. Cunningham presented to the board the Student Focus highlighting a local college student who represents an important demographic of students who attends a local college due to financial hardship faced when going to a 4 year college

III. CONSENT AGENDA

A.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  • Approve February 10, 2021 meeting minutes - KPCS (Exhibit A1)
  • Approve New Hires - KPCS (Exhibit B1)
  • Approve New Hires - KWPCS (Exhibit B2)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KPCS (Exhibit C1)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KDCS (Exhibit C2)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KWPCS (Exhibit C3)
  • Approve Quarterly Reports- KNPCS (Exhibit C4)
  • Approve School Calendars Memo -  (Exhibit D1)
  • Approve School Calendar - KDCS (Exhibit D2)
  • Approve School Calendar - KPCS-ES (Exhibit D3)
  • Approve School Calendar - KPCS-MS (Exhibit D4)
  • Approve Finance Memo Closing Bank Accounts - (Exhibit E)
A. Aerts made a motion to approve Consent Agenda.
H. Richman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.

Academics

  1. J. Cunningham updated the board on the SY 20-21 Academic Goals and learning loss
    1. Data shows percentages of mid-year NWEA MAP scores in Math and Reading for Elementary and Middle School students
    2. No scores for ACT
  2. J. Cunningham discussed accountability stating the Biden Administration not waiving testing for Spring
    1. PSSA and Spring Keystones will be administered in late May
    2. Fall testing is for remote students who can't test in Spring
    3. There is no indication of how 2021 PSSA testing will effect Annual Charter Evaluations from the state
  3. J. Cunningham updated the board on the reopening progress and timeline
    1. 3/1: Kinder - 1st returned
    2. 4/12: 2nd - 4th returned
    3. 4/19: 5th - 6th return
    4. 4/26: 9th grade return
  4. J. Cunningham discussed safety guidance for returning students and staff vaccinations
    1. Data shows approximately 50% of in person staff have been vaccinated or in the process of getting vaccinated
G. Lewis made a motion to approve ESAs.
A. Keyes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Governance

  1. A. Aerts presented the board with the KPPS Board 2021-2022 Officer Slate
    1. Vote for board slate will take place in the June Board Meeting
  2. A. Aerts updates the committee on the votes needed for the June Board Meeting
C. Johnson made a motion to approve Public Participation Policy with no changes.
H. Richman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
  1. Z. Rankin updated the board on the focus of the Leadership Council shifting to KIPP Through College and Career
  1. J. Cunningham updated the board on the status of the Strategic Plan

C.

Finance

  1. W. Jones updated the board on the Budget to Actuals as of Jan. 31, 2021
  2. W. Jones presented to the board the Federal Stimulus Timeline
    1. KIPP Philadelphia has been allocated $27.4 million from the government in the federal stimulus packages
  3. W. Jones discussed the Federal Stimulus Compliance for spending the stimulus package money
  4. W. Jones updated the board on the Federal Stimulus spending to date
  5. W. Jones updated the board on the FY 22 Budget process and key considerations
    1. Draft budget will be presented to the Finance Committee in May for Board Approval in June
  6. W. Jones discussed other updates on the Audit planning
  7. N. Wiltshire updated the board on Real Estate
    1. Parkside charter is in progress for the 2022-2023 school year opening as the charter modification vote has been pushed to April 22
    2. Parkside lease is still being reviewed
Executive Session took place to consult with attorney about strategy and negotiation related to real estate from 5:04pm to 5:16pm

D.

Development

  1. Z. Rankin updated the board on the transition of her role to Chatara Benson
  2. Z. Rankin updated the board on the FY21 Progress to Date
  3. Z. Rankin updated the board on the Development Committee Goals
  4. Z. Rankin discussed the April to June planning for securing remaining gifts
  5. C. Benson discussed campaign updates with the board
    1. Laura Fredricks has been hired as the campaign consultant and has started working on focus areas

V. Information

A.

Public Comment

  1. No public comment at this time

B.

New Business

  1. No new business at this time

C.

Old Business

  1. No old business at this time

D.

Announcements

  1. C. Johnson announced a new campaign from KIPP national to recruit college students for internships

VI. 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 5:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Wilson Jones