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KIPP Memphis Public Schools

KIPP Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT

Location

2110 Howell Avenue, Memphis TN 38108

 

Non-board members and non-staff are welcomed to attend this public meeting and are asked to pre-register to receive the meeting location details: KMPS Board Meeting Registration

Guests are welcomed to attend these public meeting and are asked to pre-register to receive the meeting location details: KMPS Board Meeting Registration

 

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-44-108, this meeting will be conducted electronically. A quorum of the Board is not able to be physically present due to necessity.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Dr. Lin Johnson III
  B. Roll Call Dr. Lin Johnson III 1 m
  C. Agenda and Materials Review Dr. Lin Johnson III 2 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 5 m
    Approve minutes for KIPP Board of Directors Meeting on February 19, 2026  
II. Public Comments
III. Committee Reports 4:08 PM
  A. Academic Excellence FYI Natasha Gatson 10 m
  B. Finance FYI Mikara Davis 10 m
  C. Governance FYI Desiree Lyles-Wallace 10 m
  D. Operations/Facilities FYI Jasmine Worles 10 m
IV. Chief Executive Officer's Report 4:48 PM
  A. CEO's Report FYI Dr. Antonio Burt 10 m
   
  • KIPP Network Similar Schools Model Data Snapshot
  • KIPP Forward “Golf with the Boss” & Upcoming Events
  • Hiring Fair April 11th Summary
  • Fundraising Update
    • March 27th Event
    • Charter School Growth Fund
  
V. Board Chair Report 4:58 PM
  A. Chair Report FYI Dr. Lin Johnson III 10 m
VI. Requests for Action 5:08 PM
  A. KIPP Memphis Public Schools 2025-26 Adjusted Budget Vote Dr. Lin Johnson III 5 m
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the 2025-26 adjusted budget in the amount of $24,548,756.

  
  B. Ratify Decision to Pay Non-Exempt Employees for inclement weather closure days Vote Dr. Lin Johnson III 5 m
   
  1. It is recommended that the Board of Directors ratify the CEO's decision to pay non-exempt employees for the ten unprecedented inclement weather days from January 26 - February 6, 2026 in alignment with the new Inclement Weather Work Expectations and Pay policy approved in the February 19, 2026 Board of Directors meeting.
    1. This was an extenuiating circumstance that affected six employees. The payroll posted prior to the meeting and there was not enough time for an emergency meeting prior to payroll processing.
  
VII. Closing Items 5:18 PM
  A. Comments, Questions and Answers Discuss 10 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting

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