KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM
Location
Link: https://kippsocal.zoom.us/j/81049509347?pwd=SnE5QjJKcml4RkZYNmFsenNhUTJ2QT09
Webinar ID: 810 4950 9347
Passcode: 475868
Directors Present
C. Bermudez (remote), C. Criswell (remote), E. Kavounas (remote), J. Miller (remote), N. Parraz (remote), R. Bishop (remote)
Directors Absent
H. Lord, J. Berg, L. Rodriguez, M. Carlisle, P. Feder
Guests Present
A. Martinez (remote), B. Sanchez (remote), C. Westmoreland (remote), K. Salyer (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 Mar 24, 2022 at 1:03 PM.
C.
Meeting Overview
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda: As Presented
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve consent agenda as presented.
C. Criswell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes: March 2nd Special Board Meeting
R. Bishop made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Special Board Meeting on 03-02-22.
C. Criswell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
FInance: Receipt of 2019-2020 IRS Form 990
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve consent agenda as presented.
C. Criswell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Compliance: 2020-2021 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs)
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve consent agenda as presented.
C. Criswell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Events: KIPPStar Expenditure Review and Approval - Equipment, A/V Rental and Set-up
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve consent agenda as presented.
C. Criswell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Finance: Approval of updated Swing Education sub company contract with prepay option
G.
Operations: Proposition 39 Agreements
H.
Purchase: SST Office Furniture
III. KIPP SoCal Update
A.
KIPP SoCal Update
B.
Tricia Dong Presentation
T. Dong presented an overview of KIPP Generations Academy which will open Fall 2022.
IV. Governance
A.
Additional Board Member
E. Kavounas made a motion to Approve the addition of Nancy Maldonado to the KIPP SoCal Board, effective immediately.
C. Bermudez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
2022-23 board meeting dates
E. Kavounas made a motion to Approve the dates for KIPP SoCal Board of Director meetings for the 2022-2023 year.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Board Committee re-organization
C. Bermudez made a motion to Approve the shifts on the finance, governance and real estate committees of the KIPP SoCal Board of Directors.
E. Kavounas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
AB 361: Extension of Virtual Board Meetings
E. Kavounas made a motion to Approve that the California State of Emergency impacts the ability to meet safely in person and certify that KIPP SoCal will hold Board of Directors meetings virtually for the next 30 days.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Compliance and Voting Items
A.
Public Hearing: KIPP SoCal LCAPs
P. Razook presented an update on LCAP and time was available for a public hearing regarding LCAP. There was no public comment.
B.
Compliance: CalSAAS, introduction, updates, and news
A. Miner provided an explanation and overview of CalSAAS and how the team uses this accountability tool.
VI. Audit & Risk
A.
Approve auditors for FY2021-22 Financial Audit and Preparation of 990 Tax Forms
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) be selected to provide financial audit, 401K audit, and tax services for FY2021.
E. Kavounas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Finance
A.
FY 2021-22 KIPP SoCal Public Schools 1st Interim Financial Reports - KCOM, KAPA, KPOD
R. Bishop made a motion to Acknowledge the receipt of the FY 2021-22 1st Interim Reports for the above mentioned schools as well as the opportunity to discuss the reports and financial results with KIPP SoCal management.
C. Bermudez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Receipt, Review and Approval of 2nd Interim Financial Reports
C. Bermudez made a motion to Acknowledge the receipt of the FY 2021-22 Second Interim Reports for the above mentioned schools as well as the opportunity to discuss the reports and financial results with KIPP SoCal management.
E. Kavounas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
No action was taken during closed session.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Litigation
No action was taken during closed session.
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 1:48 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Miller
A. Martinez provided an update on KIPP SoCal.