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: 

  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

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

L. Rodriguez called a meeting of the board of directors of KIPP SoCal Public Schools to order on Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM.

C.

Meeting Overview

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No members of the public provided 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: February 5 Board Meeting

H. Lord made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting on 02-05-26.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

R. Bishop made a motion to Acknowledge the receipt, review and opportunity to discuss the FY 2025-26 Second Interim Reports for all schools operated by KIPP SoCal Public Schools and authorized by Los Angeles Unified School District, Compton Unified, San Diego Unified, or Los Angeles County Office of Education.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Submission of KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter School’s Petition for Charter Renewal

J. Berg made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to submit KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter School’s petition for charter renewal.
E. Ibarra seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

E. Ibarra made a motion to Approve the dates for KIPP SoCal Board of Director meetings for the 2026-2027 school year.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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 2:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Rodriguez