KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools - Regular Board Meeting
April 29, 2025
Published on April 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM CDT
Amended on April 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM CDT
Date and Time
Tuesday April 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT
Location
KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School
541 S. 43rd W. Ave., Tulsa, OK, 74127
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, Raj Basu, Michael Epps, Darnell Blackmon, Brett Krieg, Kim Boyd, Kyara Smith
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; Jamia Irons, 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.
KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools seeks board approval to renew its contract with Wired Technology Partners for the 2025–2026 school year. Wired Technology Partners provides critical IT support services, including network management, help desk services, cybersecurity monitoring, and technology infrastructure support across all KIPP Tulsa campuses. This renewal ensures continuity of services essential for academic instruction, operational efficiency, and data security. The proposed contract reflects consistent service levels with an updated scope aligned to KIPP Tulsa's evolving technology needs.
Approval of Contract Renewal with Oklahoma Consulting and Accounting Services, LLC for the 2025–2026 School Year
Vote
Jacob Odom
2 m
KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools seeks board approval to renew its contract with Oklahoma Consulting and Accounting Services, LLC (OCAS) for the 2025–2026 school year. OCAS provides essential financial services, including budgeting, financial reporting, state compliance support, and financial audits preparation. The continued partnership ensures timely and accurate financial operations in accordance with state and federal requirements. The contract renewal maintains current service levels and supports KIPP Tulsa’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship.
Approval of Issuance of Company Credit Cards for Travel Purposes
Vote
Jacob Odom
1 m
Administration recommends that the Board approve the issuance of company credit cards dedicated solely for authorized travel purposes. These credit cards will be checked in and out as needed for travel-related activities. The following staff members are authorized to be issued travel credit cards:
Sienna Scott
Marian Billbury
MaDonna Arnold
Janey Nemard
The cards will be monitored and managed in accordance with the District’s financial procedures and travel policy.
VI.
Action Agenda
1:14 PM
A.
Approval of Temporary Appropriations for the 2025–2026 School Year
Vote
Jacob Odom
1 m
In accordance with Oklahoma state law and to ensure the continuity of operations, KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools seeks board approval for temporary appropriations for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. These appropriations will allow the school to continue necessary expenditures at the beginning of the fiscal year until the adoption of the final budget. The temporary appropriations are based on a reasonable estimate of anticipated revenues and expenditures and will not exceed the total appropriations authorized in the previous fiscal year.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools and Tulsa Legacy Charter School for Middle School Football Program Collaboration for SY 2025-2026.
Vote
Jacob Odom
2 m
KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools seeks board approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tulsa Legacy Charter School to support a collaborative middle school football program for the 2025–2026 school year. This partnership will allow both schools to combine student-athletes to form a joint team, providing a sustainable and enriching extracurricular opportunity while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and student engagement.
The MOU outlines responsibilities related to practice and game schedules, transportation, staffing (including coaches and supervision), equipment, and liability coverage. The collaboration will maximize student participation in athletics and foster a sense of community between the two public charter schools.
KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools seeks board approval for the proposed 2025–2026 school year calendar. The calendar reflects input from school leaders, staff, and families and aligns with instructional priorities, state requirements for instructional hours, and key assessment windows.
The proposed calendar includes designated start and end dates for the school year, professional development days for staff, holiday breaks, parent-teacher conference dates, and testing windows. It is designed to support high-quality instruction, allow for consistent family engagement, and ensure adequate time for teacher planning and professional learning.
Once approved, the calendar will be communicated to families and staff and used to guide operational planning for the upcoming year.
A revision to the FY24–25 budget is necessary to reflect updated enrollment figures, finalized staffing plans, new programmatic investments, and adjusted revenue projections from state, federal, and philanthropic sources. The revised budget ensures alignment with KIPP Tulsa’s strategic priorities and compliance with state reporting requirements.
Approval of Revised Superintendent Contract (FY24–25)
Vote
Jacob Odom
2 m
The Superintendent's contract for FY24–25 is being revised to reflect additional responsibilities the Superintendent has assumed in the areas of counseling and teaching. This revision acknowledges the Superintendent’s expanded role in directly supporting student mental health and academic instruction, ensuring equitable access to essential services while maintaining strong school leadership.
