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: 

  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 Street., 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

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

L. Rodriguez called a meeting of the board of directors of KIPP SoCal Public Schools to order on Thursday Feb 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM.

C.

Meeting Overview

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No members of the public provided public comment. 

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Consent Agenda: As Presented

H. Lord made a motion to Approve the consent agenda as presented.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Minutes: December 11 Board Meeting

H. Lord made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting on 12-11-25.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

J. Berg made a motion to Authorize CEO Angella Martinez as KIPP Compton’s representative in meeting CUSD’s conditions and to negotiate and sign CUSD’s Memorandum of Understanding.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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. 

IX. 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 2:44 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Rodriguez