A. Aerts noted two edits to the June meeting. S. Wilson-Jones asked for a motion to approve with edits. 

The Board of Trustees entered Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. The Board exited Executive Session at 4:32 pm. 

N. Wiltshire welcomed two new board members to the board:

• Diana Tucker Harrison
• Andrew Wheeler

N. Wilshire also introduced Susanna Tagoe new School Leader of KIPP North Philadelphia Academy to the board.

N. Wiltshire also introduced two guests from the Philadelphia Charter Schools Office:

• Ebony McCormick
• Adam Aloi

N. Wiltshire updated the board on the start to the new school year and shared photos from the first day of school. She then gave an overview of the KIPP Schools Summit conference that took place in Orlando over the summer. The summit was a chance for all KIPP regions to come together and offer professional development. She also shared that the KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory orchestra was selected to perform at the summit.

N. Wiltshire then shared a recap of KIPP Philly Day, which is the all-staff kick-off to the new year. The theme for the year is Dreaming Without Limits.

Lastly, N. Wiltshire gave an update on family engagement efforts and shared updates on KIPP DuBois' partnership with WHYY, sports feature in Metro Philadelphia, and student travel to Belize.

S. Wilson-Jones asked if there were questions about any consent agenda items and A. Aerts asked about cell phones and A.I. usage in schools.

N. Wiltshire shared that each school has cell phone policies and then shared that we do need to consider our philosophy about A.I. and develop polices and training for students and staff.

A. Aerts then noted that an ESA summary and Trust Agreement needed edits.

S. Wilson-Jones asked for a motion subject to edits being made.

R. Vieira discussed the following prelimary results with the board, KIPPS goal to meet standards, we are not where we want them to be, there is a small trend upwards pre-pandemic with an increase in science by 7% we are moving as a region.   The Keystone Survey (High School) in general is gradually moving up, literature statewide is usually best.

R. Vieira updated the board on Teacher Retention rate is 66%, the elementary school has a high rate, and the high school is at a good rate.  KPOC some transferred to other schools, KNPA teachers leave for other schools, Susana is attracting teachers.  The focus is on staff engagement and development for people.

A. Aerts asked is there a pipeline for new teachers.  R. Vieira stated that we are in the midst of deepening relationships, with a new area of naturing new teachers in the early stages.  R. Vieira is working on data with a teacher pipeline, the Philadelphia area is really challenging to recruit teachers.

R. Vieira discussed the Enrollment Snapshot, with KNPA not where we want it to be, some of the issues are lower retention we are working on waitlist and transportation is an issue also aftercare.

A. Sinah discussed the fundraising goals for the year, the calendar of events for the year, and development committee recruitment. 

A. Sinha then posed key questions for the development committee to consider.

• How do we ensure events are calendared enough to drive participation?  
• Who should we invite to participate on the development committee, and will there be opportunities to engage new board members? 
• How do we showcase our schools and students?

S. Wilson Jones said that she and A. Aerts would meet with Anisha to discuss the questions.  

L. Li advised the board of the Finance priorities and shared updates on enrollment.

L. Li then moved to an update on the FY24 Audit timeline. 

S. Wilson Jones asked for questions and upon hearing none, she thanked the finance team for their hard work.

A. Aerts gave a reminder about board email usage, Board on Track resources, and upcoming votes. 

There was no new business. 

There was no old business. 

C. Benson gave an update on board email usage protocol.