KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Public Schools Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Note: there were technical difficulties during this meeting and the early part of the meeting's audio was not captured.
Directors Present
C. Bermudez, E. Kavounas, H. Lord, J. Berg, J. Miller, M. Carlisle, N. Arastu, R. Bishop
Directors Absent
C. Criswell, L. Rodriguez, N. Maldonado, N. Parraz, P. Feder
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Berg
Guests Present
A. Martinez, A. Young Medina, B. Sanchez, K. Amar, K. Salyer, R. Ulloa
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
J. Berg arrived at 1:09 PM.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
H. Lord called a meeting of the board of directors of KIPP SoCal Public Schools to order on Thursday Jun 15, 2023 at 1:05 PM.
C.
Meeting Overview
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda: As Presented
J. Miller made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes: April 20 Special Board Meeting
J. Miller made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Special Board Meeting on 04-20-23.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Minutes: March 30 Board Meeting
J. Miller made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Board Meeting on 03-30-23.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44258.3
E.
Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44263
F.
2023-2024 Instructional Calendars
G.
KIPP Poder Bell Schedule
H.
KIPP Adelante Instructional Minutes
I.
KIPP Adelante Emergency Action Plan
J.
Cross Country Education Contract 23-24SY
K.
SELPA Membership and Intent Letters
L.
KIPP Generations Academy Title I Schoolwide Program (SWP)
M.
Fiscal Stabilization Plan for KIPP Poder Public School
N.
401(k) Audit Report
O.
457(b) Plan
P.
KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Fiscal Policies Effective July 1, 2023
Q.
Receipt of 2021 IRS Form 990
R.
KIPP SoCal FY 2023 Audit Governance Communication-Planning
S.
SST Donations to Schools
T.
Intercompany Loans to KIPP Scholar Academy and KIPP Generations Academy
U.
CMO Fees for Special Projects
V.
Resolution Authorizing Borrowing for Facility Construction
W.
Approve new accounts with PNC Bank
X.
Liability and Workers Comp Insurance 2023-24
Y.
KIPP SoCal Public Schools Student Work Permit Policy
Z.
2023-24 Board-Adopted Instructional Materials List
AA.
2023-2024 Consolidated Application (ConApp)
AB.
KIPP SoCal Updated Wellness Initiative
AC.
Purchase/Contract: BetterCloud Contract for Account Automation for Email Management and HRIS (2023-25)
AD.
Purchase/Contract: Curriculum Associates Instructional Software Program and Curriculum Purchases (2023-24)
AE.
Purchase/Contract: Student Chromebooks (2023-24)
AF.
Purchase/Contract: Apple Product Purchases (2023-24)
AG.
Dedicated Building Services Assignments Amendment
AH.
CM Cleaning Solutions Service Agreement
AI.
American Guard Services Contract
AJ.
KIPP SoCal Donation to KLARE Holdings
AK.
KLARE Holdings Board Member Appointments
AL.
Attendance Policy
IV. KIPP SoCal Update
A.
Insight from Culminating 8th Grader
S. Cruz shared about her experience as a KIPP SoCal student.
V. Authorizer Compliance
A.
Overview on Charter Renewal Process
A. Martinez provided an update on KIPP SoCal efforts related to charter renewal process for four schools up for renewal.
B.
KIPP Scholar Academy’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance
J. Miller made a motion to Approve KIPP Scholar Academy’s plan to improve academic performance.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Submission of KIPP Scholar Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal
J. Berg made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to submit KIPP Scholar Academy’s petition for charter renewal.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
KIPP Philosophers Academy’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance
N. Arastu made a motion to Approve KIPP Philosophers Academy’s plan to improve academic performance.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Submission of KIPP Philosophers Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal
J. Miller made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to submit KIPP Philosophers Academy’s petition for charter renewal.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
KIPP Sol Academy’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance
E. Kavounas made a motion to Approve KIPP Sol Academy’s plan to improve academic performance.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Submission of KIPP Sol Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal
J. Berg made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to submit KIPP Sol Academy’s petition for charter renewal.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
KIPP Corazón Academy’s Plan to Improve Academic Performance
C. Bermudez made a motion to Approve KIPP Corazón Academy’s plan to improve academic performance.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Submission of KIPP Corazón Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal
R. Bishop made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to submit KIPP Corazón Academy’s petition for charter renewal.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
Increasing KIPP Corazón Academy’s Enrollment Capacity
N. Arastu made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to request a material revision of KIPP Corazón Academy’s charter to increase enrollment capacity to 1,066 students.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
K.
The submission of a material revision to KIPP Poder Public School’s charter petition to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (“LACOE”)
C. Bermudez made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to request a material revision of KIPP Poder Public School’s charter that will add a temporary second location obtained through the Prop 39 process with Montebello Unified School District.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
L.
KIPP Poder Public School’s 2021–2022 Annual Report
R. Bishop made a motion to Review and approve KIPP Poder Public School’s 2021–2022 annual report.
N. Arastu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Finance
A.
2023-2024 Budget
E. Kavounas made a motion to Approve the 2023-24 budget for KIPP SoCal Public Schools.
M. Carlisle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Compliance and Voting Items
A.
2023 - 2024 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve the 2023-2024 Declaration of Need for each school listed below through June 30, 2024, to allow for KIPP SoCal Public Schools to apply for Emergency and Limited Assignment Permits on behalf of our teachers.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget Annual Update
J. Berg made a motion to Approve the LCAP for the schools listed below.
C. Bermudez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
LCFF Local Performance Indicators
N. Arastu made a motion to Approve the LCFF Local Performance Indicators for schools listed here.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VIII. Governance
A.
2023-2024 Board Meeting Dates
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve the dates for KIPP SoCal Board of Director meetings for the 2023-2024 school year.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Board Member Term Renewal - Mel Carlisle
J. Miller made a motion to Renew Mel Carlisle’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2023.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Maldonado |
Absent
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| E. Kavounas |
Aye
|
| C. Bermudez |
Aye
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Absent
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| P. Feder |
Absent
|
| M. Carlisle |
Abstain
|
| H. Lord |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| N. Arastu |
Aye
|
C.
Board Member Term Renewal - EJ Kavounas
C. Bermudez made a motion to Renew EJ Kavounas’ term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2023.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Lord |
Aye
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Absent
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| J. Berg |
Aye
|
| C. Criswell |
Absent
|
| N. Parraz |
Absent
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| N. Arastu |
Aye
|
| C. Bermudez |
Aye
|
| P. Feder |
Absent
|
| M. Carlisle |
Aye
|
| N. Maldonado |
Absent
|
| E. Kavounas |
Abstain
|
D.
Board Committee Reorganization
E. Kavounas made a motion to Approve the shifts on the finance and student discipline committees of the KIPP SoCal Board of Directors.
J. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IX. Closed Session
A.
Executive Compensation for Chief Financial Officer
E. Kavounas made a motion to Approve KIPP SoCal’s CFO annual compensation increase of 3% with the standard benefits package available to all KIPP SoCal team members.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
No action was taken
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 3:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
H. Lord
No public comment was provided.