S. Wilson-Jones welcomed the board and staff. 

N. Wiltshire opened her CEO report by sharing recent news coverage that KPPA, KDCA, and KWPP received. She then shared an update on the KIPP Foundation Executive Director and Board Chair convening and thanked B. Cummings for attending with her. 

N. Wiltshire then moved to the five-year strategic plan, including a process overview, the Portrait of a Graduate, the five-year strategic priorities, and the plan sequence.

A. Wheeler asked if we intended to have a visual of the Portrait of a Graduate on the walls in school. N. Wiltshire shared that we intend to have the Portrait in every building. 

H. Richman asked if the plan had formal expectations for students. N. Wiltshire shared that a part of the plan is setting expectations for everyone, including students, families, and staff and that it is important for everyone to be clear and committed. 

H. Richman then asked about a formal strategy related to Strategic Priority 3, specifically about facilities.

N. Wiltshire confirmed that there is a formal strategy, and we are currently in the process of defining it and researching facilities, RO staffing structures and other key areas that Priority 3 impacts.

H. Richman asked for an additional update on the strategy, including a date, once it's fully defined. 

C. Hardie Langston asked about our approach to build up our teacher pipeline related to Strategic Priority 4.

N. Wiltshire shared that working closely with external partners like TFA and higher education institutions will be key. 

R. Vieria added that the KIPP Foundation is also thinking about teacher pipeline work. 

H. Richman asked how our data compares to the network.

N. Wiltshire shared that that is a part of the One KIPP work. The Foundation is putting better systems and structures to support data transparency so that we will have better insight into data since all regions are using the same assessments and curricula now. 

H. Richman then asked about the Mission Measures and if the measures were about students going to college. N. Wiltshire confirmed the measures are for college because research shows, and we believe, that college is best for most students. 

H. Richman then asked why isn't the goal 100% and N. Wiltshire explained that we know not every student will choose college. However, it is our goal for students to be prepared. 

C. Hardie Langston asked if there is a measure for teacher retention, and N. Wiltshire shared that we have annual teacher retention goals. 

The discussion concluded with S. Wilson-Jones moving to call for a vote to approve the plan.

The Board entered into Executive Session at 5:17 PM to discuss a legal matter. The Board left Executive Session at 5:28 PM.  

R. Vieria updated the board on the Arc of the Year and the focus on Rigor 3. He then shared an overview of compensation for the Dean position. He concluded by sharing next steps for the Arc of the Year.

V. Murray then updated the board on KIPP Forward programming and post-secondary outcomes. She shared an update on some of the barriers students faced when completing FAFSA this year. 

H. Richman asked whether the barriers were real or a perception and V. Murray shared that it was a little bit of both. 

V. Murray concluded with an update on the Class of 2025 post-secondary plans and dual enrollment. 

A. Sinha gave an update on progress-to-goals, the board giving project, donor stewardship, and the updated team structure.

L. Li gave an update on federal funding status, Federal Funding sources, the Feb’25-YTD Actuals vs Reforecast, the FY26 Budget Status Update, and audit planning. 

C. Hardie Langston asked about the Talent line item in the budget and L. Li shared that the line item included staff training and development and sign-on bonuses.

D. Tucker Harrison then asked if the budget included additional headcount for strategic planning implementation.

L. Li shared that there are no additional positions for this phase of strategic planning.

N. Wiltshire shared that the plan includes new roles in later phases, and we have planned for that. 

A. Aerts previewed the draft board slate for SY25-26. She then shared an update on the board self-assessment tool. 

D. Tucker Harrison asked if the tool was internal only and A. Aerts replied yes. 

S. Wilson-Jones shared that H. Richman offered to help analyze the data and come back with recommendations.

There was no public comment.

There was no new business.

There was no old business.

There were no announcements.