KIPP TULSA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS

KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools - Special Board Meeting

June 12, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM CDT
Amended on June 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM CDT

Date and Time

Friday June 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT

Location

Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus 

3727 E Apache St.

Tulsa, OK 74115

Room 218C

Members of the public shall be allowed to submit requests to address the board of directors. To expedite requests to comment, the public may send those requests to the board at kfinley@kippok.org at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting. The final determination of whether an item will appear as a public comment will be at the discretion of the board chair. Comments will take place in the order they were received via email, will be limited to three (3) minutes, and must be related to an agenda item or topic. Your comment can be heard when the Board Chairperson acknowledges you. A spokesperson must be selected when several people wish to address the same subject. The Board Chairperson may interrupt and terminate any comments that do not meet these criteria. Board members may not respond directly to speakers’ comments. 

 

Board Members:

Jacob Odom, Dewayne Dickens, Michael Epps, Darnell Blackmon, Brett Krieg, Kim Boyd, Kyara Smith, Jumoke Akingbola 


 

School Representatives:

Donterrio Marzett, Superintendent; Keet Finley, School Operations Support; Mayra Burke, Finance Specialist; Sienna Scott, Director of Teaching and Learning; Janey Nemard, Development Director; Tiona Bowman, Principal; Melanie Rathod, Principal; and Bill Hickman, Legal Counsel


 

Access to the board agenda will be posted on the KIPP Tulsa Website: https://www.kipptulsa.org *Click on the KIPP Tulsa drop-down menu, then click on Tulsa Board of Directors, and scroll down to Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes of scheduled meetings for the agenda.


 

Official action can be taken only on items that appear on the Agenda. The KIPP Tulsa Board of Directors may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, amend, strike, or continue any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item, the Board or the Chair may refer the matter to the Superintendent or Legal Counsel. The Board may also refer items to staff or committees for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:00 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Dewayne Dickens 1 m
  B. Welcome   Dewayne Dickens 1 m
  C. Roll Call   Keet Finley 2 m
  D. Agenda Review   Dewayne Dickens 2 m
II. Public Comment 9:06 AM
  A. Public Comment FYI Dewayne Dickens 5 m
III. Executive Director Report 9:11 AM
  A. Development Report FYI Janey Nemard 15 m
  B. Discussion of High School Facility Acquisition Options Discuss Donterrio Marzett 10 m
   

The Board of Directors will receive an update regarding the potential acquisition of the Mark Twain facility, currently occupied by KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School. Administration will present information regarding the status of negotiations, potential purchase structures, financing considerations, and other options available to secure long-term control of the facility.

 

The discussion will focus on evaluating available acquisition strategies and their potential impact on the organization's long-term facilities plan, financial sustainability, and operational stability.

 
IV. Consent Agenda 9:36 AM
 

Motion and vote on recommendations.

 
  A. Approve May 26, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Dewayne Dickens 1 m
     
V. Action Agenda 9:37 AM
  A. Approval of TTCU School Pride® Debit Card Licensing Agreement Vote Janey Nemard 2 m
   

The Board of Directors is presented with a proposed Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement between KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools and TTCU Federal Credit Union for participation in TTCU’s School Pride® Debit Card Program. Under the agreement, KIPP Tulsa grants TTCU a non-exclusive license to use KIPP Tulsa’s name, logo, and other school marks in connection with the issuance, marketing, and promotion of TTCU School Pride® Debit Cards.

 

The agreement provides KIPP Tulsa with a recurring revenue opportunity based on debit card usage and guarantees a minimum annual payment of $500, paid semi-annually by TTCU.

 

Participation in the program will increase community visibility for KIPP Tulsa while creating an additional source of unrestricted revenue to support the school's mission and operations. The agreement is non-exclusive and has an initial term of one year, with automatic annual renewals unless terminated by either party in accordance with the agreement terms.

 
  B. Approval of Attuned Education Partners Data Dashboard Services Agreement (FY27) Vote Sienna Scott 2 m
   

The Board of Directors is presented with a proposed services agreement between KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools and Attuned Education Partners for the provision of data analytics and dashboard services during the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The agreement provides KIPP Tulsa with access to Attuned's platform and related services designed to support data management, analysis, reporting, and organizational decision-making.

 

Under the agreement, Attuned Education Partners will provide access to its product and related support services for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The agreement includes provisions related to data privacy, confidentiality, cybersecurity, student information protections, intellectual property, and ongoing software updates.

 

The annual cost of the agreement is $7,750, payable upon invoicing by Attuned Education Partners.

 

The agreement also includes protections governing students' personally identifiable information (PII), compliance with applicable privacy requirements, and data security standards designed to safeguard confidential school and student information.

 
  C. Authorization for Superintendent to Execute Middle School Facility Lease Agreement Vote Donterrio Marzett 2 m
   

KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools is in the process of finalizing arrangements for the continued use of the middle school facility located at the Woods campus for the 2026–2027 school year. To ensure operational continuity and allow for the timely execution of the lease agreement, the Board is asked to delegate authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the lease agreement with Tulsa Facilities, LLC.

 

The Superintendent will consult with the Board Chair regarding the final terms and conditions of the lease prior to execution and will provide the Board with an update on the executed agreement at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

 
  D. Approval of FY27 Temporary Appropriations Vote Mayra Burke 2 m
   

Pursuant to Oklahoma school finance requirements, KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools must adopt temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 to provide spending authority at the beginning of the fiscal year until the final estimate of needs and permanent appropriations are approved.

 

The FY27 Temporary Appropriations establish the initial budget authority necessary for the continued operation of the school, including personnel, instructional programs, student services, facilities, transportation, and other operational expenditures. Adoption of temporary appropriations ensures compliance with state law and allows the organization to conduct business without interruption while the final budget is being developed and reviewed.

 
  E. Approval of Amendment to Staff Leave Policy Vote Mayra Burke 2 m
   

The Board of Directors is presented with a proposed amendment to the KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools Staff Leave Policy. The proposed revisions are intended to ensure the policy remains aligned with organizational needs, applicable state and federal laws, operational practices, and employee benefits administration.

 

The amendment clarifies and/or updates provisions related to employee leave eligibility, accrual, usage, documentation requirements, administrative procedures, and other leave-related matters. The proposed changes are designed to support employee well-being while maintaining continuity of operations and fiscal responsibility.

 
  F. Approval of Superintendent Employment Contract for School Year 2026–2027 Vote Dewayne Dickens 2 m
   

The Board of Directors is presented with the proposed Superintendent Employment Contract for the 2026–2027 school year. The contract outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including responsibilities, compensation, benefits, evaluation procedures, and other provisions necessary to support effective leadership and management of KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools.

 

The Board has reviewed the Superintendent’s performance, organizational progress, and strategic priorities and is considering the renewal and approval of the employment agreement to ensure continuity of leadership and successful implementation of the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

 
  G. Approval of GH2 Architects Design Services Proposal for Woods Facility Improvements Vote Donterrio Marzett 3 m
   

The Board of Directors is presented with a proposal from GH2 Architects, LLC to provide professional architectural services for KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory Middle School. The proposed scope of work includes a comprehensive site-wide accessibility evaluation and the development of preliminary design concepts for a new secure entrance and associated renovations to administrative and classroom spaces.

 

The accessibility evaluation will identify areas that are not in compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and provide recommendations for remediation. In addition, GH2 Architects will develop preliminary design options to support physical security enhancements, including a new secure entrance and reconfiguration of approximately 3,000 square feet of existing space for administrative offices and classroom relocation. These improvements are intended to align with safety and security priorities identified through the Oklahoma School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.

 

The total cost of the proposed services is $10,000, consisting of:

  • Accessibility Evaluation and Report: $6,500
  • Secure Entrance Preliminary Design: $3,500

This preliminary design work will serve as the foundation for future facility improvement projects and capital planning efforts at the Woods campus.

 
  H. Employee Crime Reporting Policy Vote Donterrio Marzett 3 m
   

The Board of Directors is presented with the proposed Employee Criminal Record and Reporting Policy for KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools. The policy is designed to promote student and staff safety by establishing requirements for employee criminal record disclosures, annual criminal history reporting, criminal record reviews, and investigative procedures.

 

The policy requires annual employee attestations regarding specified criminal charges, convictions, plea agreements, and deferred prosecution agreements, as well as ongoing reporting obligations for certain criminal matters within forty-eight (48) hours of occurrence. The policy also authorizes the school to conduct criminal record searches, random background checks, and investigatory criminal background reviews when necessary to protect students, staff, and school operations.

 

Additionally, the policy establishes procedures for confidential review, investigation, administrative leave when warranted, and potential disciplinary action, including termination, while ensuring that each situation is evaluated based on the nature of the conduct, relevance to the employee’s position, and potential risk to the school community.

 
VI. New Business
VII. Closing Items 9:55 AM
  A. Announcements FYI Dewayne Dickens 1 m
   

The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 12:00pm-1:30pm at KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School.

 
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Dewayne Dickens