KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Location
1933 S. Broadway, Suite 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 call 213-965-1692. 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:
- KIPP Academy of Opportunity – 8500 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
- KIPP Adelante – 426 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
- KIPP Comienza Lower – 7300 Roseberry Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
- KIPP Comienza Upper – 7825 Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
- KIPP Compton Lower – 1650 W. 134th St., Compton, CA 90222
- KIPP Compton Upper – 12501 Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222
- KIPP Corazon Lower – 9325 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280
- KIPP Corazon Upper – 8616 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280
- KIPP Empower – 8466 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
- KIPP Endeavor – 1263 S. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- KIPP Ignite – 1628 E 81st Street., Los Angeles, CA 90001
- KIPP Iluminar – 4800 E Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
- KIPP Innovation – 4240 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- KIPP LA Prep – 2810 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- KIPP Promesa Prep - 1241 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
- KIPP Philosophers – 1999 E. 102nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
- KIPP Raices – 668 S. Atlantic Blvd., East Los Angeles, CA 90022
- KIPP Scholar – 6100 S Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
- KIPP Sol Academy – 4800 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
- KIPP Vida – 4410 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Directors Present
C. Bermudez, D. Poli, E. Ibarra, H. Lord, J. Berg, L. Rodriguez, N. Arastu, P. Feder, R. Bishop
Directors Absent
J. Miller
Guests Present
B. Sanchez
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Meeting Overview
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda: As Presented
B.
Minutes: December 11 Board Meeting
C.
2026-27 KIPP SoCal Public Schools Comprehensive School Safety Plans
D.
2026-27 KIPP SoCal Public Schools Emergency Action Plan
E.
SY26-27 Proposition 39 Request for KIPP Compton Community School
F.
Approve auditors for FY2025-26 Financial Audit and Tax Services
G.
Contract with Thirdway Solutions
H.
KIPP Sol Academy Expanded Learning Field Lesson to Whale Watch
I.
Approve KIPP EOY Experience 6th Grade Field Trip High Rope Activity
J.
2026 KIPPStar Awards - BMO Stadium contract
K.
Revision of Immigration Enforcement Policy
L.
Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocols Policy
M.
Professional Boundaries: Adult/Student Interaction Policy
N.
Purchase/Contract: Curriculum Associates Instructional Software Program and Curriculum Purchases (2026-27)
O.
Purchase/Contract: E-Rate Network Equipment (2026-27)
P.
Purchase/Contract: Student Chromebooks (2026-27)
Q.
Purchase/Contract: Apple Product Purchases (2026-27)
IV. KIPP SoCal Update
A.
KIPP SoCal Update
CEO A. Martinez provided an update on KIPP SoCal. This included events happening around the region and a student recruitment update for 2026-27. CAO K. Amar provided a status update on Academics.
V. Authorizer Updates
A.
Authorizer Updates
CEO A. Martinez provided an update on collaboration with KIPP SoCal authorizers including renewal process status.
B.
KIPP Compton Community School MOU with Compton Unified School District
C.
San Diego Advisory Council Update
Board Member E. Ibarra provided an update from the San Diego Advisory Council including the addition of a new council member and efforts the SDAC continues to make in support of KAPA.
VI. Compliance and Voting Items
A.
2025-26 Annual Mid-Year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Update
A. Barba presented mid-year LCAP updates.
B.
KIPP Sol’s 25-26 Mid-Year LCAP Update & LACOE Annual Renewal Readiness Report
CEO A. Martinez provided an update on KIPP Sol LCAP as well as the renewal readiness of Sol, authorized by LACOE.
VII. Governance
A.
FY26 Board Member Goals & Expectations
B. Sanchez provided an update on progress of board member goals.
VIII. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
No action was taken.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation
No action was taken.
No members of the public provided public comment.