KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Location
Directors Present
C. Bermudez (remote), E. Kavounas (remote), F. Reddick (remote), J. Berg (remote), J. Miller (remote), L. Rodriguez (remote), M. Carlisle (remote), N. Parraz (remote), P. Feder (remote), R. Bishop (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Criswell, H. Lord
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Bermudez
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
C. Bermudez, N. Parraz
Guests Present
A. Martinez (remote), A. Young Medina (remote), B. Sanchez (remote), C. Bocanegra (remote), C. Whatley (remote), E. Hagstrom (remote), J. Belcher (remote), K. Salyer (remote), M. Rojas-Soto (remote), R. Morgan (remote), S. Pruitt (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 Thursday Dec 9, 2021 at 1:04 PM.
C.
Meeting Overview
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
C. Bermudez arrived.
N. Parraz left.
C. Bermudez left.
Members of the public Ilse Escobar, Susie and Star made comments of 3 minutes each.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda: As Presented
J. Berg made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes: November 16th Special Board Meeting Minutes
J. Berg made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Special Board Meeting on 11-16-21.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Finance: Delegation of Authority to Approve Interim and Annual Financial Reports
D.
Finance: Renewal of Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds to Support Teacher Salaries & Benefits
E.
Contracts: Unemployment Insurance
F.
Contracts: Universal Studios Hollywood - KIPPStar
G.
San Diego County Grant Applications
H.
Compliance: Annual Approval of Comprehensive Safety Plans
IV. Compliance and Voting Items
A.
Compliance: Overview of 2020-21 LAUSD Oversight Scores
B.
Compliance: Board Certification of LAUSD Compliance Checklist for all LAUSD-Authorized KIPP SoCal Schools
L. Rodriguez made a motion to authorize Board Chair Julie Miller to certify the Board Compliance Review for the 16 Schools named.
P. Feder seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| P. Feder |
Aye
|
| C. Bermudez |
Absent
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| F. Reddick |
Aye
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| H. Lord |
Absent
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
C.
Compliance: Educator Effectiveness Block Grant
R. Bishop made a motion to approve the KIPP SoCal Educator Effectiveness Grant Plan for the 18 schools listed.
F. Reddick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| H. Lord |
Absent
|
| P. Feder |
Aye
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| F. Reddick |
Aye
|
| C. Bermudez |
Absent
|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
V. Finance Committee
A.
2021-2022 Revised Budget
M. Carlisle made a motion to approve the revised 2021-22 budget for KIPP SoCal Public Schools.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| F. Reddick |
Aye
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Abstain
|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| H. Lord |
Absent
|
| C. Bermudez |
Absent
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| P. Feder |
Aye
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
B.
1st Interim Financial Reports
R. Bishop made a motion to acknowledge the receipt of the FY 2021-22 1st Interim Reports for the mentioned schools as well as the opportunity to discuss the reports and financial results with KIPP SoCal management.
P. Feder seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Lord |
Absent
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| F. Reddick |
Abstain
|
| C. Bermudez |
Absent
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| P. Feder |
Aye
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
C.
Resolutions Authorizing Borrowing for Public Charter School Facility Construction
P. Feder made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing a) KIPP SoCal to borrow up to $15 million from Equitable Facilities Fund, b) Angella Martinez and Kyle Salyer, or their successors, to execute the related agreements and documents, and c) delegated authority to the Finance Committee to approve the final terms of the loan as presented to the Board of Directors today and approve the related resolutions, agreements and other documents required for the financing.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
| H. Lord |
Absent
|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| C. Bermudez |
Absent
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
| P. Feder |
Aye
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| F. Reddick |
Abstain
|
VI. Audit Committee
A.
FY21 Audit
R. Bishop made a motion to approve and accept the audit of KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ consolidated financial statements for FY2020-21.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| P. Feder |
Aye
|
| H. Lord |
Absent
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
| F. Reddick |
Abstain
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Bermudez |
Absent
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
VII. Real Estate Committee
A.
Lease for New SST Office Space
P. Feder made a motion to authorize KIPP SoCal to execute the lease for a new SST office space at 1933 S Broadway in Los Angeles.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Feder |
Aye
|
| F. Reddick |
Aye
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| H. Lord |
Absent
|
| C. Bermudez |
Absent
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
VIII. Governance Committee
A.
Board Recruitment Update
B.
AB 361
M. Carlisle made a motion to approve the need to hold Board of Directors meetings virtually due to the current California State of Emergency and its impact on the ability to meet safely in person and certify that KIPP SoCal will hold Board of Directors meetings virtually for the next 30 days.
E. Kavounas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| C. Bermudez |
Absent
|
| H. Lord |
Absent
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| P. Feder |
Aye
|
| F. Reddick |
Abstain
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
IX. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
The Board moved to a closed session and returned at 4:08 PM with nothing to report.
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 4:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Miller