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KIPP SoCal Public Schools

KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday March 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT

Location

1933 S. Broadway| STE 1144, Los Angeles, CA, 90007

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.

 

KIPP SoCal Board Meetings are available to view and provide public comment at the following locations: 

  1. KIPP Academy of Opportunity - 8500 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
  2. KIPP Adelante – 426 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
  3. KIPP Comienza Lower – 7300 Roseberry Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
  4. KIPP Comienza Upper – 7825 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
  5. KIPP Compton Lower – 1650 W. 134th St., Compton, CA 90222
  6. KIPP Compton Upper – 12501 Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222
  7. KIPP Corazon Lower – 9325 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280
  8. KIPP Corazon Upper - 8616 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280
  9. KIPP Empower – 8466 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
  10. KIPP Endeavor – 1263 S. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  11. KIPP Ignite – 1628 E. 81st St, Los Angeles CA 90001
  12. KIPP Iluminar – 4800 E Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
  13. KIPP Innovation – 4240 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  14. KIPP LA Prep – 2810 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
  15. KIPP Promesa Prep - 1241 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
  16. KIPP Philosophers – 1999 E. 102nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
  17. KIPP Raices – 668 S. Atlantic Blvd., East Los Angeles, CA 90022
  18. KIPP Scholar – 6100 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
  19. KIPP Sol Academy - 4800 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
  20. KIPP Vida – 4410 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 1:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance Belen Sanchez 5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Luis Rodriguez
  C. Meeting Overview   Angella Martinez
II. Public Comment 1:05 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Luis Rodriguez 30 m
III. Consent Agenda 1:35 PM
  A. Consent Agenda: As Presented Vote Belen Sanchez 5 m
  B. Minutes: January 30 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Belen Sanchez
   

Approve minutes from January 30, 2025 board meeting

  
     
  C. 2023-24 School Accountability Report Cards Vote Jessica Gallardo
   

Approve 2023-24 School Accountability Report Cards

  
  D. KIPP SoCal Financial Results for Q2 Vote Dennis Chao
   

As part of KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ routine and prudent financial planning, the leadership team, in conjunction with the Finance Committee of the Board, reviews the quarterly and projected financial results for KIPP SoCal Public Schools. 

  
  E. Expanded Learning Program: ASES Program Plans Vote Jocelyn Sandoval
   

Approve the ASES Program Plans for KIPP Ignite Academy, KIPP Sol Academy, KIPP Promesa Prep, KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy, KIPP Scholar Academy, KIPP Philosophers Academy, and KIPP Los Angeles Preparatory Charter.

  
  F. 2025 KIPPStar Awards - Universal Studios Hollywood Final Contract Vote Lisette Duran
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools will host the 12th Annual Karsh Family KIPPStar Awards on April 11, 2025 to celebrate and honor the remarkable dedication and inspiring work of the KIPP SoCal team and family. 

  
  G. KIPP Philosophers Academy Field Trip to Catalina Island Vote Jenn Miranda
   

KIPP Philosophers Academy will send students on a 3-day field trip to Catalina island to provide students a unique immersive experience that mixes science education with outdoor adventure.

  
  H. Spectrum Internet (2025-26) Vote Teri Green
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking approval to continue or extend existing Spectrum Internet contracts at Nineteen (19) KIPP SoCal sites and to secure three (3) new Internet contracts for three (3) school sites. 

  
  I. Purchase/Contract: Curriculum Associates Instructional Software Program and Curriculum Purchases (2025-26) Vote Teri Green
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking approval for the purchase of the English and Math instructional software programs and curriculum from Curriculum Associates in the 2025-2026 school year. 

  
  J. Purchase/Contract: Network Equipment and Services Approval (2025-26) Vote Teri Green
   

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking approval to secure a network equipment and services contract for twenty-one (21) KIPP SoCal sites. The selected vendor is TIG. 

  
  K. Food Service Management Company Contract Amendment Vote Karla Armendariz
   

Approve the authorization for KIPP SoCal management to execute the contract amendment with Unity Meals for SY 2024-2025.

  
  L. Food Service Management Company Contract Renewal Vote Karla Armendariz
   

Approve the authorization for KIPP SoCal management to negotiate and execute a contract renewal with Unity Meals for SY 2025-2026.

  
  M. Approval of Tenant Improvement Project for KIPP Endeavor Vote Erik Hagstrom
   

Authorize KIPP SoCal and KLARE Holdings to enter into contracts and expenditures for tenant improvement project for KIPP Endeavor.

  
  N. Approval of Tenant Improvement Project for KIPP Vida Vote Erik Hagstrom
   

Authorize KIPP SoCal and KLARE Holdings to enter into contracts and expenditures for a tenant improvement project for KIPP Vida.

  
  O. KIPP Corazon Upper School Field Lesson to Marine Science Floating Lab in Long Beach Vote Esther Rhie
   

The purpose of the trip is to provide KIPP Corazon Upper School’s Builders Club students with hands-on educational experiences in marine biology, STEM, and teamwork.

  
  P. Revision of Non-Discrimination Statement Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

Legally required revision to Non-Discrimination Statement

  
  Q. Revision of Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy Vote Cesely Westmoreland
   

Legally required revision of Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy

  
  R. Form J13-A for KIPP Ignite Academy Vote Kevika Amar
   

Request for approval to submit J13-A for KIPP Ignite Academy

  
IV. KIPP SoCal Update 1:40 PM
  A. KIPP So Cal Update - Literacy Coaches FYI Tessa Mizokami & Amanda Pardo 20 m
   

Overview of supports for K-2 Literacy

  
  B. Charter Renewal Update Discuss Angella Martinez 25 m
   

Update regarding charter renewal process.

  
  C. 2025-26 Enrollment Update Discuss Angella Martinez 20 m
   

Update on student enrollment for 2025-26 school year. 

  
V. Compliance and Voting Items 2:45 PM
  A. Submission of KIPP Academy of Innovation’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 3 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Academy of Innovation’s charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  B. Submission of KIPP Academy of Opportunity’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 3 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Academy of Opportunity’s charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  C. Submission of KIPP Iluminar Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 3 m
   

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

  
  D. Submission of KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 3 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory’s charter renewal petition to LAUSD.

  
  E. Submission of KIPP Raíces Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 3 m
   

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

  
  F. Submission of KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy's Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 3 m
   

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

  
  G. Submission of KIPP Compton Community School’s Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Curtis Whatley 3 m
   

Authorize submission of KIPP Compton Community School’s charter renewal petition to CUSD.

  
  H. FY25 2nd Interim Financial Reports Vote Angella Martinez 3 m
   

FY 2024-25 KIPP SoCal Public Schools Second Interim Financial Reports (LAUSD, CUSD, SDUSD)

  
VI. Governance 3:09 PM
  A. Governance Review Belen Sanchez 10 m
VII. Closed Session 3:19 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation FYI Cesely Westmoreland 25 m
   

Gov. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case names unspecified (disclosure would jeopardize negotiations)

  
  B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation FYI Cesely Westmoreland 15 m
   


Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2)

Case names unspecified

  
VIII. Closing Items 3:59 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Luis Rodriguez 1 m