KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Location
5070 Parkside Avenue
4th Floor
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 Vice President Ann Aerts presiding.
Trustees Present
A. Aerts, A. Fullard (remote), A. Keyes (remote), A. Wheeler, B. Cummings, C. Hardie-Langston, D. Tucker Harrison (remote), H. Richman, S. Wilson Jones
Trustees Absent
K. Jones
Guests Present
A. Sinha, Amanda Rau, C. Benson, C. Guy, I. Gasiorowski, John R, Buckley, L. Li, L. Whitaker (remote), M. Carter (remote), M. Poorman, M. Wells-Sheed, N. Wiltshire, R. Perkins (remote), R. Vieira, Rachael Compton
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve September 24, 2024 Minutes
D.
Approve the October 24, 2024 Minutes
II. Welcome & CEO Report
A.
Welcome
B.
CEO Report
N. Wiltshire spotlighted KNPA and updated the board on Possip, a new tool being piloted to solicit regular family feedback.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A.
VOTE: CONSENT AGENDA
C. Benson informed the board about the update to the previously approved board calendar.
A. Aerts asked about trends we are seeing in regard to special education agreements.
N. Wiltshire shared that the Student Support team is working on proactive measures and that they will present a deep dive to the board at a future meeting.
A. Keyes noted a correct to be made to the special education agreements.
A. Aerts asked if there were any other questions or comments.
MEMORANDUM KDCS 11-1-24.pdf APPROVED
8-31 to 11-1 KDCS Resumes.pdf APPROVED
MEMORANDUM KWPP 11-1-24.pdf APPROVED
8-31 to 11-1 KWPPP Resumes.pdf APPROVED
MEMORANDUM KWPCS 11-1-24.pdf APPROVED
8-31 to 11-1 KWPCS Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM 10-21-24.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM KPOC 11-1-24.pdfAPPROVED
8-31 to 11-1 KPOC Resumes.pdf APPROVED
MEMORANDUM KPCS-KPEA 11-1-24.pdf APPROVED
8-31 to 11-1 KPCS-KPEA Resumes.pdf APPROVED
MEMORANDUM KNPCS 11-1-24.pdf APPROVED
8-31 to 11-1 KNPCS Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
MEMORANDUM KPCS-KPPA 11-1-24.pdfAPPROVED
8-31 to 11-1 KPCS-KPPA Resumes.pdfAPPROVED
AT - Trust Agreement redacted.pdfAPPROVED
AT ESA Summary.pdfAPPROVED
UW Trust Agreement redacted.pdfAPPROVED
UW ESA Summary.pdfAPPROVED
PG Trust Agreement redacted.pdfAPPROVED
PG ESA Summary.pdfAPPROVED
TM Trust Agreement redacted.pdfAPPROVED
TM ESA Summary.pdfAPPROVED
BRW Trust Agreement redacted_1.pdfAPPROVED
BRW ESA Summary_1.pdfAPPROVED
BRW Trust Agreement redacted_2.pdfAPPROVED
BRW ESA Summary_2.pdfAPPROVED
JH Trust Agreement redacted.pdfAPPROVED
JH ESA Summary.pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KWPCS BOT for Period Ending 10-31-24.pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KPOC BOT for Period Ending 10-31-24.pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KPCS BOT for Period Ending 10-31-24.pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KDCA BOT for Period Ending 10-31-24.pdfAPPROVED
CMO Report to KNPA BOT for Period Ending 10-31-24.pdfAPPROVED
Proposed_Board_Calendar_SY24_25.xlsx_-_2024-2025_Academic_Calendar_Revised (4).xlsxAPPROVED
UW ESA Parent Executed redacted.pdfAPPROVED
TM ESA Parent Signed redacted.pdfAPPROVED
JH ESA parent executed redacted.pdfAPPROVED
PG ESA Parent Executed redacted.pdfAPPROVED
BRW ESA Parent Executed redacted_2.pdfAPPROVED
BRW ESA Parent Executed redacted_1.pdfAPPROVED
AT ESA Parent Executed redacted.pdfAPPROVED
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
School Health Committee
R. Vieira shared School Health Committee engagement and goals and school renewal updates.
R. Vieira went over the charter evaluation process, the renewal framework, and the renewal timeline for each charter.
C. Hardie Langston asked for more clarity on the framework, and R. Vierira shared more information on the framework domains and rubric. N. Wiltshire also noted that the Charter School Office is exploring changes to the framework.
R. Vieira provided the board with projections on the domain scores for KPCS and KNPA.
R. Vieira concluded his presentation and A. Rau presented a deep dive into K-8 academic results.
A. Keyes asked about the relationship between student retention and academic achievement. N. Wiltshire shared that high student retention can result in higher academic outcomes and that we are actively working on student retention strategies.
B. Cummings then asked about math scores. A. Rau attributed math outcomes to a number of factors and M. Poorman added that math is a national issue.
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B.
Development Committee
A. Sinah updated the board on the fundraising goal for the year, and reminded the board about engagement opportunities.
A. Sinah also thanked H. Richman for supporting KPPA and KIPP Forward.
A. Sinah then shared an update about staffing changes and restructuring of the vacant role.
A. Sinah concluded by updating the board on recent proposal submissions, the upcoming End-of-Year appeal, and a Legacy gift opportunity.
C.
Governance
A. Aerts advised the board about changes needed to the bylaws.
D.
Finance Committee
B. Cummings advised the board that the auditors would be presenting their findings, and he thanked L. Li and the Finance team for all of their hard work.
L. Li discussed the FY 24 audit, with background details before the auditors' presentation. L. Li advised the board that this was a clean audit.
J. Buckley from AAF CPA then presented the audit.
A. Wheeler and H. Richman asked about diversification of KPPS accounts and money management policies. B. Cummings shared that the team is exploring multiple vehicles and an investment policy.
H. Richman and A. Aerts then asked about findings from the last audit and L. Li shared how they were addressed.
R. Compton then presented the FY25 budget Reforecast.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Hardie-Langston |
Aye
|
| K. Jones |
Absent
|
| A. Aerts |
Aye
|
| A. Keyes |
Aye
|
| S. Wilson Jones |
Aye
|
| D. Tucker Harrison |
Aye
|
| A. Fullard |
Aye
|
| H. Richman |
Aye
|
| B. Cummings |
Aye
|
| A. Wheeler |
Aye
|
V. Information
A.
Public Comment
D. Hysmith, a KPPS teacher, shared public comment regarding KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy.
S. Wilson Jones shared that the board will respond to his comment in a written follow-up.
B.
New Business
A. Aerts asked was there any new business.
C.
Old Business
A. Aerts asked was there any old business.
D.
Announcements
A. Aerts asked the board did they have any items to discuss.
A. Aerts welcomed the board and acknowledged J. Buckley from KPPS' audit firm. AAF CPA.