KIPP Memphis Public Schools
Minutes
Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date and Time
Friday August 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Location
Virtual - https://kippmemphis-org.zoom.us/j/9816377054
Directors Present
H. Coleman (remote), L. Sweet (remote), M. Davis (remote), R. Crutcher (remote), R. Gibbs (remote), S. Holliday (remote), S. Isabell (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Martin
Guests Present
B. Seay (remote), C. Owens (remote), G. Leavy (remote), J. Ward-Gill (remote), K. Curtis (remote), M. Olaniyi (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Gibbs called a meeting of the board of directors of KIPP Memphis Public Schools to order on Friday Aug 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM.
II. Consideration of KIPP Memphis options in response to rising COVID 19 cases
A.
An overview of KIPP Memphis's response to COVID 19 as directed by Shelby County Schools and the Shelby County Health Department.
- Masks: ALL KIPP Memphis employees, students, and visitors MUST wear a mask while in KIPP Memphis buildings regardless of vaccination status.
- Daily Health Screenings: ALL KIPP Memphis employees, students, and visitors MUST complete a health screening prior to entering a KIPP Memphis building. All of our buildings have screening stations set up at main entrances.
- Social Distancing: ALL KIPP Memphis employees, students, and visitors MUST adhere to social distancing policies whenever possible.
- Vaccination: in keeping with the guidance provided by the Shelby County Health Department and the CDC, KIPP Memphis highly encourages all employees to get the vaccine.
- KIPP Memphis will use the Tennessee Department of Health guidelines when determining when students/employees may return following a positive case or exposure.
III. KIPP Memphis 2021-2022 Budget Adjustment for Academic Consulting
A.
The Board of Directors discussed and moved to vote on the 2021-2022 Budget Adjustment.
S. Isabell made a motion to Increase the the 2021 Budget Adjustment for Academic Consulting.
L. Sweet seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Public Comments
A.
Chairman Gibbs open the floor up for Public Comments.
There were no public comments.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Ward-Gill