KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Minutes

KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Location

1933 S. Broadway, Suite 1144, Los Angeles, California, 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.

 

In addition to primary meeting location, KIPP SoCal Board Meeting agenda and meeting 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 (remote), J. Berg, J. Miller, L. Rodriguez, N. Arastu, P. Feder, R. Bishop

Directors Absent

C. Bermudez, D. Poli, H. Lord

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 Jun 11, 2026 at 1:08 PM.

C.

Meeting Overview

L. Rodriguez provided an overview of today's meeting. 

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

Two members of the public provided public comment. 

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Consent Agenda: As Presented

J. Miller made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Minutes: April 16 Board Meeting

J. Miller made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting on 04-16-26.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

2026-2027 Instructional Calendar for KIPP Adelante

D.

KIPP Adelante Instructional Minutes for 2026-2027

E.

Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) Membership and Intent Letters

F.

2026-2027 Proposition 39 Request - Facilities Use Agreement for KIPP Compton Community School

G.

KIPP SoCal Attendance Policy for 2026-2027

H.

Independent Study Policy

I.

Student and Family Technology Use Policy for 2026-2027

J.

KIPP SoCal’s 2026-2027 Team Member Handbook

K.

2026-2027 Consolidated Application (ConApp)

L.

2026-2027 Board-Adopted Instructional Materials List

M.

2025-2026 Prop. 28 Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Report

N.

Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44263

O.

Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44258.3

P.

FY25-26 Audit Planning Letter

Q.

KIPP SoCal Schools’ 401(k) Plan Annual Audit Report for FY24-25

R.

Receipt of 2024 IRS Form 990 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

S.

KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Fiscal Policies for 2026-2027

T.

Liability and Workers Comp Insurance Renewal for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

U.

Approval of Change Order and Expenditures for Tenant Improvement Project to Benefit KIPP Empower Academy

V.

Resolution Authorizing Commitment Letter to Borrow

W.

KLARE Holdings Board Member Appointments

X.

American Guard Services Contract

Y.

Dedicated Building Services Assignments and Contract

Z.

CM Cleaning Solutions Service Agreement

AA.

Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of KIPP SoCal Public Schools

IV. KIPP SoCal Update

A.

KIPP SoCal Highlights & Preview of 2026-27

Members of KIPP SoCal senior leadership team provided updates including projected academic results, KIPP Forward and enrollment status for 2026-27 year. 

B.

2025-26 Academic Results - Preview

K. Amar shared a preview of 2025-26 academic results. Final results are still pending. 

C.

KIPP Forward Update

B. Sanchez provided an update on projections for the Class of 2026. 

D.

2026-2027 Enrollment Update

J. Miranda shared an update on progress toward enrollment targets for the 2026-27 school year. 

V. Authorizer Updates

A.

Authorizer Updates

A. Martinez shared updates about collaboration with authorizers. 

B.

San Diego Advisory Council Update

E. Ibarra provided an update on behalf of the San Diego Advisory Council. 

VI. Compliance & Voting Items

A.

Approval of the 2026-2027 budget for KIPP SoCal Public Schools

N. Arastu made a motion to Approve the 2026-27 budget for KIPP SoCal Public Schools.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

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

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

C.

2026-2027 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators

P. Feder made a motion to Approve the 2026-2027 Declaration of Need for each school listed below through June 30, 2027, to allow for KIPP SoCal Public Schools to apply for Emergency and Limited Assignment Permits on behalf of our teachers.
N. Arastu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget Annual Update

J. Miller made a motion to Approve the LCAP for the schools listed below.
N. Arastu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

2025-2026 LCFF Local Performance Indicators

R. Bishop made a motion to Approve the LCFF Local Performance Indicators for the schools listed below.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

2025–2026 English Learner Advisory Council Feedback

M. Perez shared feedback and planned action from the English Learner Advisory Council. 

G.

2025–2026 School Site Council Feedback

E. Rhie shared feedback from the School Site Council and planned action steps for the 2026-27 school year. 

H.

2025-2026 Community Schools Implementation Plan

E. Rhie shared an update on year 2 of the community school implementation plan. 

VII. Governance

A.

Addition of New Board Member

J. Miller made a motion to Approve the addition of Ryne Posey to the KIPP SoCal Board of Directors.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VIII. Closed Session

A.

Executive Compensation for Chief Financial Officer

J. Miller made a motion to Approve CFO to receive a 2% salary increase and the standard benefits package available to all KIPP SoCal team members effective July 1, 2026.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.

Discussion took place in closed session with shareout and vote in open session. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing 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 4:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Rodriguez