KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Location
1933 S. Broadway, Suite 1144, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Directors Present
C. Bermudez, E. Kavounas, J. Miller, L. Rodriguez, N. Arastu, N. Parraz, P. Feder, R. Bishop
Directors Absent
C. Criswell, H. Lord, J. Berg, M. Carlisle, N. Maldonado
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
C. Bermudez, N. Arastu
Guests Present
A. Martinez, A. Young Medina, B. Sanchez, K. Amar, K. Salyer, R. Ulloa
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
N. Arastu left at 2:22 PM.
C. Bermudez left at 3:24 PM.
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 Mar 30, 2023 at 1:07 PM.
C.
Meeting Overview
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda: As Presented
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes: February 2 Board Meeting
R. Bishop made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting on 02-02-23.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of SY 21-22 SARC Documents
D.
Food Service Management Company Contract Negotiations
E.
SY23-24 Proposition 39 Agreements
F.
SY23-24 Joffe Emergency Services Contract (School Health Services)
G.
SST Donations to Schools
H.
Approve auditors for FY2022-23 Financial Audit and Preparation of 990 Tax Forms
I.
Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Cost Allocation
J.
Furniture Expenses for all KIPP SoCal Public Schools
K.
KIPP Park Usage for PE & Extended Learning - Belvedere Park SY 23-24 MOA
IV. KIPP SoCal Update
A.
Expanded Learning Program Overview
Expanded Learning team members provided an overview on the Expanded Learning Program.
B.
School Leadership Fellow Program
Directors of Leadership Development provided an overview on the School Leadership Fellow Program.
C.
Renewal Process Update
A. Martinez provided an update on four schools that are up for renewal.
V. Compliance and Voting Items
A.
LCAP Public Hearing
Time was provided to hear comments regarding LCAPs - no comments were provided.
VI. Finance
A.
FY23 2nd Interim Financial Reports
E. Kavounas made a motion to Acknowledge the receipt of the FY 2022-23 Second Interim Reports for the below 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 to approve the motion.
B.
Authorization to Open Depository, Checking and Sweep Accounts
C. Bermudez made a motion to Authorize management to open accounts at one of the top 10 US banks (by value of deposits) or City National and approve the CEO, CFO, and Chief of Staff as signatories on such accounts.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Real Estate Committee
A.
Property Acquisition of 900-940 E Compton Blvd
R. Bishop made a motion to Authorize the Real Estate Team to negotiate an amendment to the PSA to extend the Governmental Approvals Contingency Period with the Seller. Upon receipt of the ARB approval entitlement from the City of Compton Planning Dept, KLARE Holdings would be authorized to remove contingencies and close the acquisition of 900 E Compton Blvd.
N. Parraz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VIII. Governance
A.
2023-2024 Board Meeting Dates
C. Bermudez made a motion to Approve the dates for KIPP SoCal Board of Director meetings for the 2023-2024 school year.
N. Parraz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
A. Martinez provided an update on upcoming opportunities for board members.
IX. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation
No action was taken in 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 3:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Rodriguez
Two members of the public provided comment.