KIPP Memphis Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location
Virtual
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Committee Members Present
C. Kyles (remote), J. Worles (remote), K. Shotwell (remote)
Committee Members Absent
A. Anderson
Guests Present
A. Burt (remote), G. Phillips (remote), G. Williams (remote), J. Ward-Gill (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Agenda Review
D.
Approve Minutes
- Board Member Shotwell - abstained.
- Some Committee Members are newly appointed and, therefore, were not in attendance at the May 7, 2026 Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting. Prior to the September 3, 2026 meeting, all Committee Members reviewed the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting. Following their review, the Committee unanimously approved the minutes as presented.
II. Operations/Facilities Update
A.
2025-26 Operations Scorecard Results
Chief Phillips presented the Operations Scorecard Results as follows:
- KIPP Memphis maintained strong operational performance in 2025–26, with a cumulative score of 4.84, slightly above 4.83 last year. KMCM showed the greatest improvement (+0.07), while KMCE and KMCH earned perfect 5.00 scores in June.
B.
2026-27 Enrollment Update
Chief Phillips presented the 2026-27 Enrollment Update as follows:
- KIPP Memphis currently has 1,051 students enrolled, reaching 84% of the 1,250 target and exceeding the KIPP Foundation goal of 80%. YOY retention is 78%, above the 77% goal, with 4th and 5th grades exceeding enrollment targets.
Board Member Shotwell requested enrollment data from the past few years for comparison.
- Follow-Up: Chief Phillips will provide Board Member Shotwell with a three-year year-over-year enrollment comparison.
C.
2026-27 Attendance / Chronic Absenteeism Update
Chief Phillips presented an update as follows:
- KIPP Memphis maintained 96% overall attendance in August 2026. KMCH improved by 1%, while KMCE and KMCM remained steady. Overall YTD absenteeism is 11%, well below the KIPP Foundation Anchor Metric Goal of ≤40%.
The Adopt a KIPPster Program will continue this year, with students identified for additional support based on the first month of data. Board Members interested in participating will receive more information soon.
D.
Facilities Update
Chief Phillips presented the Facilities Update as follows:
- All 2025–26 Charter School Facilities & Security Grant projects are complete as follows:
- Henry & Howell: Painting Projects and Window Shade Projects
- Henry Paving & Drainage Improvement and Henry Gym Wall Safety Padding
- Howell LED Lighting
- KCCE renovation financing is expected to close after the September Board Meeting, with renovations beginning in October 2026 and completion projected for May 28, 2027. The school remains scheduled to open in August 2027.
III. Committee Questions & Comments
A.
Chair Comments
Committee Chair Worles commended the team for the strong start in attendance and absenteeism, as well as the continued progress on the new campus and improvements to existing facilities. She thanked Chief Phillips, Dr. Burt, and the entire team for their leadership and continued efforts.
There were no updates or changes to the agenda.