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KIPP SoCal Public Schools

KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 1:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance Belen Sanchez 5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Heather Lord
  C. Meeting Overview Angella Martinez
II. Public Comment 1:05 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Heather Lord 30 m
III. Consent Agenda 1:35 PM
  A. Consent Agenda: As Presented Vote Belen Sanchez 3 m
  B. Minutes: April 20 Special Board Meeting Approve Minutes Belen Sanchez
     
  C. Minutes: March 30 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Belen Sanchez
     
  D. Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44258.3 Vote Chelsea Ozaeta
   

Approve the list of fully credentialed teachers who will be teaching a single subject content area outside of the designated subject on their credential.

  
  E. Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44263 Vote Chelsea Ozaeta
   

Approve the list of fully credentialed teachers who will be teaching in a self-contained setting under the Local Assignment Option.

  
  F. 2023-2024 Instructional Calendars Vote Kevika Amar
   

Vote on instructional calendars for 2023-2024 and grant KIPP SoCal’s Senior Leadership Team the authority to make changes as needed.

  
  G. KIPP Poder Bell Schedule Vote Kevika Amar
   

Approve KIPP Poder’s bell schedule for the 2023-2024 school year and give KIPP SoCal management authority to make adjustments as needed as long as shifts still ensure that the state required instructional minutes is exceeded.

  
  H. KIPP Adelante Instructional Minutes Vote Kevika Amar
   

Approve KIPP Adelante’s instructional minutes for the 2023-2024 school year and give KIPP SoCal management authority to make adjustments as needed as long as shifts still ensure that the state required instructional minutes is exceeded. 

  
  I. KIPP Adelante Emergency Action Plan Vote Dominique Veasey-Hall
   

KAPA's emergency action plan outlines the procedures to be followed during a medical emergency that occurs during a school-sponsored athletic activity.

  
  J. Cross Country Education Contract 23-24SY Vote Kim Dammann
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools has a need to contract federally mandated special education services for the 2023-24 school year. Cross Country Education will continue to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, Special education substitutes, etc. as they did last year.

  
  K. SELPA Membership and Intent Letters Vote Kim Dammann
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools seeks Board approval to inform both El Dorado and LAUSD it intends to explore its SELPA options for the 2024-25 school year for all KIPP SoCal schools.

  
  L. KIPP Generations Academy Title I Schoolwide Program (SWP) Vote Andrew Barba
   

Approval of KIPP Generation Academy’s Title I Schoolwide Program for 2023-24 to receive funds to improve academic achievement.

  
  M. Fiscal Stabilization Plan for KIPP Poder Public School Vote Curtis Whatley
   

Request to approve KIPP Poder Public School's Fiscal Stabilization plan for submission to the Los Angeles County Office of Education

  
  N. 401(k) Audit Report Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

Acknowledge receipt of the annual audit report of KIPP SoCal Schools’ 401(K) Plan.

  
  O. 457(b) Plan Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Authorize a 457(b) plan to be created for KIPP SoCal Public Schools

  
  P. KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Fiscal Policies Effective July 1, 2023 Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

Fiscal policy updates to be effective July 1, 2023. 

  
  Q. Receipt of 2021 IRS Form 990 Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, is required to annually file a Form 990 with the IRS which is shared with the Board

  
  R. KIPP SoCal FY 2023 Audit Governance Communication-Planning Vote Alvina Arutyunyan
   

In connection with the FY23 annual audit, it is required to provide a copy of the Governance Communication Planning letter to the Board of Directors for review.

  
  S. SST Donations to Schools Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approve donations to KIPP Pueblo Unido, KIPP Poder, and KIPP Scholar

  
  T. Intercompany Loans to KIPP Scholar Academy and KIPP Generations Academy Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Authorize intercompany loans to KIPP Scholar Academy and KIPP Generations Academy

  
  U. CMO Fees for Special Projects Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Authorize the SST to assess fees to schools to cover the costs of special projects

  
  V. Resolution Authorizing Borrowing for Facility Construction Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approve the resolution authorizing KLARE Holdings to borrow up to $15 million from Charter School Growth Fund

  
  W. Approve new accounts with PNC Bank Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Authorize resolutions to open depository, checking, sweep, money market and brokerage accounts with PNC

  
  X. Liability and Workers Comp Insurance 2023-24 Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Approve KIPP SoCal Public Schools' insurance contracts for 2023-24

  
  Y. KIPP SoCal Public Schools Student Work Permit Policy Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

Authorization for KIPP SoCal Public Schools to issue student work permits

  
  Z. 2023-24 Board-Adopted Instructional Materials List Vote Esther Rhie
   

Approval of instructional materials for the 23-24 school year to ensure quality and alignment with curriculum standards.

  
  AA. 2023-2024 Consolidated Application (ConApp) Vote Esther Rhie
   

Approval of 2023-24 Consolidated Application (ConApp) for KIPP SoCal schools to participate in federal programs.

  
  AB. KIPP SoCal Updated Wellness Initiative Vote Karla Armendariz
   

Approval requested for updates made to our Local School Wellness Policy (LWP). KIPP SoCal’s current policy was board approved in 2017.

  
  AC. Purchase/Contract: BetterCloud Contract for Account Automation for Email Management and HRIS (2023-25) Vote Jenn Miranda
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking approval to extend BetterCloud as its account automation tool for two more years

  
  AD. Purchase/Contract: Curriculum Associates Instructional Software Program and Curriculum Purchases (2023-24) Vote Jenn Miranda
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking approval for the purchase of the English and Math instructional software programs and curriculum from Curriculum Associates

  
  AE. Purchase/Contract: Student Chromebooks (2023-24) Vote Jenn Miranda
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools has a need to purchase 1,600 student Chromebooks for proactive replacement and school growth

  
  AF. Purchase/Contract: Apple Product Purchases (2023-24) Vote Jenn Miranda
   

Approve the purchase to purchase laptops and mobile devices from Apple.

  
  AG. Dedicated Building Services Assignments Amendment Vote Michael Rueda
   

Dedicated Building Services will begin servicing KCOM US in the 2023-24 school year

  
  AH. CM Cleaning Solutions Service Agreement Vote Michael Rueda
   

CM Cleaning Solutions will continue servicing our SST, KIPP Raices and KIPP Pueblo Prop 39 site for the 2023-24 school year

  
  AI. American Guard Services Contract Vote Michael Rueda
   

American Guard Services will continue to provide security and crossing guard services for KIPP SoCal

  
  AJ. KIPP SoCal Donation to KLARE Holdings Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Authorize KIPP SoCal to donate up to $5 million to KLARE Holdings in FY2022-23

  
  AK. KLARE Holdings Board Member Appointments Vote Kyle Salyer
   

Appoint the Board Members of KLARE Holdings for FY2023-24

  
  AL. Attendance Policy Vote Bertha Hernandez
   

Vote on updates to KIPP SoCal Attendance Policy

  
IV. KIPP SoCal Update 1:38 PM
  A. Insight from Culminating 8th Grader FYI 22 m
   

Sophie Cruz will share about her experience with KIPP SoCal

  
V. Authorizer Compliance 2:00 PM
  A. Overview on Charter Renewal Process FYI Angella Martinez 15 m
   

Update on efforts done this year related to charter renewal process

  
  B. KIPP Scholar Academy’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance Vote Angella Martinez 2 m
   

KIPP Scholar Academy's plan to improve academic performance

  
  C. Submission of KIPP Scholar Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Angella Martinez 2 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Scholar Academy's charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  D. KIPP Philosophers Academy’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance Vote Angella Martinez 2 m
   

KIPP Philosophers Academy's plan to improve academic performance

  
  E. Submission of KIPP Philosophers Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Angella Martinez 2 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Philosophers Academy's charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  F. KIPP Sol Academy’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance Vote Angella Martinez 2 m
   

KIPP Sol Academy's plan to improve academic performance

  
  G. Submission of KIPP Sol Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Angella Martinez 2 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Sol Academy's charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  H. KIPP Corazón Academy’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance Vote Angella Martinez 2 m
   

KIPP Corazón Academy's plan to improve academic performance

  
  I. Submission of KIPP Corazón Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Angella Martinez 2 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Corazón Academy's charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  J. Increasing KIPP Corazón Academy’s Enrollment Capacity Vote Curtis Whatley 4 m
   

Authorizing KIPP SoCal to request a material revision to increase KIPP Corazón Academy's enrollment

  
  K. The submission of a material revision to KIPP Poder Public School’s charter petition to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (“LACOE”) Vote Lynnzi Brianza 5 m
   

KIPP Poder Public School requests approval to submit a material revision to its charter petition to add and operate out of Montebello Community Day School.

  
  L. KIPP Poder Public School’s 2021–2022 Annual Report Vote Amber Young Medina 5 m
   

Review and approve KIPP Poder's 2021-2022 annual update to LACOE.

  
VI. Finance 2:45 PM
  A. 2023-2024 Budget Vote Kyle Salyer 20 m
   

Review and vote on FY24 budget

  
VII. Compliance and Voting Items 3:05 PM
  A. 2023 - 2024 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators Vote Chelsea Ozaeta 5 m
   

Approval of the annual Declaration of Need for each KIPP SoCal school site to submit applications to the CTC for emergency permits for fully qualified educators.

  
  B. 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget Annual Update Vote Lynnzi Brianza 5 m
   

Approval of 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for KIPP SoCal schools and Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Plan for KIPP Ignite Academy.

  
  C. LCFF Local Performance Indicators Vote Lynnzi Brianza 5 m
   

Approval of LCFF Local Performance Indicators for KIPP SoCal schools, measuring progress in meeting educational priorities.

  
VIII. Governance 3:20 PM
  A. 2023-2024 Board Meeting Dates Vote Heather Lord 4 m
   

Vote on board meeting dates for the 2023-2024 school year.

  
  B. Board Member Term Renewal - Mel Carlisle Vote Heather Lord 3 m
   

Vote on renewal for Mel Carlisle

  
  C. Board Member Term Renewal - EJ Kavounas Vote Heather Lord 3 m
   

Vote on renewal for EJ Kavounas

  
  D. Board Committee Reorganization Vote Angella Martinez 5 m
IX. Closed Session 3:35 PM
  A. Executive Compensation for Chief Financial Officer Vote Heather Lord 10 m
   

Discuss compensation for KIPP SoCal CFO

  
  B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation FYI Cesely Westmoreland 10 m
   

Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

Case names unspecified (disclosure would jeopardize negotiations)

  
X. Closing Items 3:55 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Heather Lord 1 m

Public Comment Procedures

By law, the Board is only allowed to discuss or take action on items listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to KIPP SoCal management or add the issue to a future meeting agenda for discussion.

Individual speakers will be invited to address the Board for up to three minutes. Speakers may have less time depending on the number of individuals who express interest in addressing the Board. Please respect the time limit allotted to each speaker. The meeting host will indicate a speaker’s time has expired and invite the next speaker to begin.
 

Accessibility

If you need special assistance, disability-related modifications, translation, or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Roxy Ulloa at 213-489-4461. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will enable KIPP SoCal to make arrangements that will ensure accessibility.