KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Location
Webinar ID: 824 9459 9577
Passcode: 550716
Please email Valeska Penate (vpenate@kippsocal.org) to request dial-in information
Directors Present
C. Bermudez (remote), C. Criswell (remote), E. Kavounas (remote), H. Lord (remote), J. Berg (remote), J. Miller (remote), L. Rodriguez (remote), M. Armona (remote), M. Carlisle (remote), M. Montoya (remote), P. Feder (remote), R. Bishop (remote)
Directors Absent
F. Reddick, N. Parraz
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Criswell, J. Berg
Guests Present
A. Martinez (remote), Amber Medina (remote), B. Sanchez (remote), C. Bocanegra (remote), C. Westmoreland (remote), Daisy Salazar-Garza (remote), K. Salyer (remote), Kevika Amar (remote), L. Brianza (remote), M. Aaron (remote), M. Aceves (remote), R. Morgan (remote), Tiffany Markarian (remote), V. Penate (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Miller called a meeting of the board of directors of KIPP SoCal Public Schools to order on Wednesday Mar 17, 2021 at 1:03 PM.
C.
Meeting Overview
J. Berg arrived at 1:08 PM.
C. Criswell arrived at 1:16 PM.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda: As Presented
P. Feder made a motion to approve consent agenda.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
Item 3g was pulled for discussion and a separate vote.
B.
Minutes: Minutes from February 11th Special Board Meeting
P. Feder made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-11-21.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Finance: Receipt of IRS Form 990 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
D.
Operations: Prop 39 Agreements
E.
Charters: Request for a Material Revision to KIPP Pueblo Unido Charter Petition
F.
Compliance: 2019-2020 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs)
G.
Real Estate: KIPP Scholar Academy & KIPP Ignite Academy Leases
R. Bishop made a motion to approve KIPP Scholar Academy & KIPP Ignite Academy Leases.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Services: BDI Event Production Company Approval
I.
Purchase: CBE Office Solutions and New Copier Approval (2021-22)
J.
Purchase: Classroom Technology Approval (2021-22)
K.
Purchase: Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Services Approval (2021-22)
L.
Purchase: Public Address Systems Approval (2021-22)
M.
Purchase: Audiovisual Systems Purchase (2021-22)
N.
Compliance: Approval of COVID Safety Plans
O.
Finance: Receipt of three-year cash flows
IV. Public Hearings
A.
Overview of KIPP SoCal LCAPs & SPSAs
R. Morgan gave an overview of the LCAPs and SPSAs and purpose for public hearing which was to obtain feedback on these plans.
B.
Learning Continuity & Attendance Plans (LCAPs)
No comments were made during public hearing.
C.
School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs)
No comments were made during public hearing.
V. Inspiration & Education
A.
KIPP Poder Public School - School Launch Plan (SLP) Presentation
D. Salazar-Garza provided an overview of the school she is founding in Fall 2021 - KIPP Poder.
VI. KIPP SoCal Update
A.
Academics & Distance Learning
A. Martinez provided an update on student assessment data thus far. Newly released information regarding testing was also shared.
B.
Return to Campus
A. Martinez provided an update on return to campus - hybrid plans. KIPP SoCal will begin its hybrid program April 20, 2021.
C.
CEO Transition Update
A. Martinez provided an update on CEO transition efforts including four goals and status of on-track toward these goals.
VII. Governance Committee
A.
Board Meeting Dates (2021-22)
R. Bishop made a motion to approve proposed Board Meeting dates (2021-2022).
M. Armona seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Audit & Risk Committee
A.
Auditor Selection (FY21)
L. Rodriguez made a motion to approve the financial audit.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
No decisions were made during closed session.
X. 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 2:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Miller