KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 16, 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 St., 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
E. Ibarra, H. Lord, J. Berg, L. Rodriguez, N. Arastu, R. Bishop
Directors Absent
C. Bermudez, D. Poli, J. Miller, P. Feder
Guests Present
A. Martinez, 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: February 5 Board Meeting
C.
2024-25 School Accountability Report Cards
D.
2026–2027 Instructional Calendar for KIPP SoCal Schools in LA County
E.
Unity Meals Food Service Management Company Contract Renewal
F.
Purchase/Contract: Student Chromebook Parts and Repairs (2026-27)
G.
Approve KIPP Scholar Academy High Risk Field Trip
H.
Approve KIPP Raices Academy Field Lesson - High Risk Trip
I.
Approve KIPP Corazon Upper Field Lesson - High Risk Trip
J.
Approval for Credit Line through Ramp
K.
SST Lease Amendment and Extension Authorization
L.
Approval of Contracts and Expenditures for Tenant Improvement Project to Benefit KIPP Empower Academy
M.
Approval of Contracts and Expenditures for Tenant Improvement Project to Benefit KIPP Endeavor College Prep
N.
Approval of Contracts and Expenditures for Tenant Improvement Project to Benefit KIPP LA Prep
IV. KIPP SoCal Update
A.
KIPP SoCal Update
A. Martinez shared highlights from around KIPP SoCal. A model was also provided on math reteach as well as an update on advocacy efforts from KIPP SoCal families.
V. Authorizer Updates
A.
Authorizer Updates
A. Martinez shared an update on KIPP SoCal and our authorizers: LAUSD, Compton Unified, LACOE and San Diego Unified.
B.
San Diego Advisory Council Update
Board Member E. Ibarra provided an update from the San Diego Advisory Council (SDAC) including their focus on renewal and planning an event later this year.
VI. Compliance and Voting Items
A.
FY26 2nd Interim Financial Reports
B.
Submission of KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter School’s Petition for Charter Renewal
C.
2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan – Public Hearing
Time was allotted for public hearing for 2026-27 LCAPs for 17 schools.
VII. Governance
A.
School Visit Updates
Board members shared updates about their visit to KIPP Promesa and KIPP Ignite.
B.
2026-27 Board Meeting Dates
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 comment.