KIPP Memphis Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP Memphis Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Location
KMAM: 2110 Howell Avenue [Or Dial In: 901-930-0555: KIPP Memphis Passcode: 92031742#....All others: 89133029#]
Directors Present
H. Coleman (remote), J. Boyd, M. Armstrong, M. Martin (remote), R. Gibbs, S. Lockridge-Steckel, S. Meeks, T. Green
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
M. Martin
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Ferguson
Non Voting Members Present
K. Ferguson
Guests Present
A. Hager (remote), A. Silverman, B. Seay, G. Leavy, K. Curtis, R. Bailey, S. Hubbard, T. Scheer
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Boyd called a meeting of the board of directors of KIPP Memphis Public Schools to order on Tuesday Sep 24, 2019 at 8:35 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Boyd made a motion to approve minutes from the KIPP Memphis Board of Directors Meeting on 08-19-19 KIPP Memphis Board of Directors Meeting on 08-19-19.
T. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Organization Update
A.
Review of our mission, Grandparents Day and National Hispanic Heritage Month
Kendra gave a review of Grandparents Day at KMAE and National Hispanic Heritage Month
III. Are KIPP alumni climbing the mountain to and through college
A.
College Matriculation
Richard Bailey gave an update on college matriculation and the financial challenges students face pertaining to continuing education.
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Are our students progressing and achieving academically?
Sherrye Hubbard gave an update on Academic Excellence
M. Martin arrived.
V. Enrollment Update
A.
Who do we serve? Are our students staying with us?
Tom Scheer and Brian Seay gave an update on enrollment to-date.
VI. Finance Report
A.
Are we building a sustainable financial model?
Kaleo Curtis gave an update on financials and discussed if we are building a sustainable model.
VII. Governance
A.
Board Member Recruitment
Ryan Gibbs noted we are in need to add 2-3 more members to the Board of Directors, also reminding the Board that a 2 hour training is required by all members.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Boyd made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
T. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:59 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Hager