KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Location
Webinar ID: 838 3550 6095
Passcode: 683195
Passcode: 683195
Directors Present
C. Criswell (remote), E. Kavounas (remote), F. Reddick (remote), H. Lord (remote), J. Miller (remote), L. Rodriguez (remote), M. Armona (remote), M. Carlisle (remote), M. Montoya (remote), N. Parraz (remote), P. Feder (remote), R. Bishop (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Bermudez, J. Berg
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Criswell, F. Reddick, H. Lord, N. Parraz
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
F. Reddick, M. Montoya, N. Parraz
Guests Present
A. Martinez (remote), B. Sanchez (remote), C. Bocanegra (remote), C. Westmoreland (remote), D. Chao (remote), D. Greenberg (remote), K. Amar (remote), L. Brianza (remote), M. Aaron (remote), M. Rojas-Soto (remote), R. Morgan (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 Jun 16, 2021 at 1:03 PM.
C.
Meeting Overview
H. Lord arrived at 1:04 PM.
C. Criswell arrived at 1:14 PM.
F. Reddick arrived at 1:45 PM.
M. Montoya left at 2:16 PM.
N. Parraz left at 2:02 PM.
N. Parraz arrived at 2:51 PM.
F. Reddick left at 2:32 PM.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda: As Presented
R. Bishop made a motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes: April 13th Special Meeting Minutes
R. Bishop made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Board Meeting on 04-13-21.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Finance: FY21 Second Interim Reports to Districts
D.
Finance: General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance
E.
Finance: Fiscal Policies Review
F.
Finance: FY21 401(K) Annual Audit Report
G.
Finance: School Success Team (SST) Subordinated Loans to Schools
H.
Finance: Consolidated Application (ConApp)
I.
Finance: KIPP SoCal Donation to KLARE Holdings
J.
Finance: Financial Audit Governance Communication Planning Letter
K.
Compliance: School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
L.
Compliance: Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) Intent Letters
M.
Academics: 2021-2022 Instructional and Non-Instructional Calendars
N.
Credentialing: Local Assignment Options
O.
Governance: KLARE Holdings Board Membership
P.
Contracts/Purchases: Revolution Foods
Q.
Contracts/Purchases: Strategies 360 (S360)
R.
Contracts/Purchases: Bryson Gillette (B&G)
S.
Contracts/Purchases: Student Chromebooks
T.
Contracts/Purchases: Office and Classroom Furniture
U.
Contracts/Purchases: CM Cleaning Solutions, Inc.
V.
Contracts/Purchases: Bel-Hur, Inc.
W.
Contracts/Purchases: Ontario Refrigeration
X.
Finance: Placement Fee for KIPP SoCal Teacher Residents
IV. Voting Items
A.
Compliance: Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Local Indicators
M. Montoya made a motion to approve the LCFF Local Performance Indicators.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Compliance: KIPP Ignite Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Plan
L. Rodriguez made a motion to approve KIPP Ignite Academy’s 2021-22 Comprehensive Support and Improvement Plan.
E. Kavounas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Compliance: Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Annual Update
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve the LCAP.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Charters: Resolution Authorizing Submission of KIPP Sol Academy's Charter Renewal Petition
P. Feder made a motion to approve submission of KIPP Sol Academy's Charter Renewal Petition.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Charters: Resolution Authorizing Submission of KIPP Scholar Academy's Charter Renewal Petition
H. Lord made a motion to approve submission of KIPP Scholar Academy's Charter Renewal Petition.
E. Kavounas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Charters: Resolution Authorizing Submission of KIPP Corazón Academy's Charter Renewal Petition
P. Feder made a motion to approve submission of KIPP Corazón Academy's Charter Renewal Petition.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Charters: Resolution Authorizing Submission of KIPP Philosophers Academy's Charter Renewal Petition
E. Kavounas made a motion to approve submission of KIPP Philosophers Academy's Charter Renewal Petition.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
COVID-19 Emergency Conditions & Authorities
R. Bishop made a motion to approve Resolution Ending the Authorizing KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Chief Executive Officer to unilaterally take any and all necessary actions to prepare and respond effectively to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to declare emergency conditions may exist at KIPP SoCal Public Schools.
P. Feder seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Declaration of Need
R. Bishop made a motion to approve the Declaration of Need.
E. Kavounas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. KIPP SoCal Update
A.
Team Introductions
B.
CEO Transition Update
A. Martinez provided an overview on the status of the transition to CEO. All goals are on track.
C.
2022 Priorities
A. Martinez presented draft priorities for 2021-2022 school year and received input from board. Priorities will be revised and shared at September 2021 board meeting.
VI. Finance Committee
A.
2021-2022 Budget
M. Armona made a motion to approved the 2021-2022 Budget.
E. Kavounas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
FY21 YTD Financial Update
D. Chao provided an update on KIPP SoCal finances.
VII. Governance Committee
A.
2021-2022 Board Meeting Dates
J. Miller made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Board Meeting Dates.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Board Member Term Renewal - Carlos Bermudez
E. Kavounas made a motion to approve the renewal of Carlos Bermudez’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2021.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Board Member Term Renewal - Randy Bishop
E. Kavounas made a motion to approve the renewal of Randy Bishop’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2021.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Board Member Term Renewal - Phil Feder
E. Kavounas made a motion to approve the renewal of Phil Feder’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2021.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Board Member Term Renewal - Heather Lord
E. Kavounas made a motion to approve the renewal of Heather Lord’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2021.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Board Member Term Renewal - Julie Miller
E. Kavounas made a motion to approve the renewal of Julie Miller’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2021.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Board Member Term Renewal - Norma Parraz
E. Kavounas made a motion to approve the renewal of Norma Parraz’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2021.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Closed Session
A.
Executive Compensation for Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
R. Bishop made a motion to approve the executive compensation for the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
L. Rodriguez seconded the motion.
Board approved CFO salary to be 275,000 and CEO salary to be 311,100 effective September 1, 2021.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
No vote or action was taken in closed session.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Closed Session Report
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:33 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Miller