KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Minutes
KIPP SoCal Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday June 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Location
1933 S. Broadway St., Suite 1144, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Public Comment Procedures
By law, the Board is only allowed to discuss or take action on items listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to KIPP SoCal management or add the issue to a future meeting agenda for discussion.
Individual speakers will be invited to address the Board for up to three minutes. Speakers may have less time depending on the number of individuals who express interest in addressing the Board. Please respect the time limit allotted to each speaker. The meeting host will indicate a speaker’s time has expired and invite the next speaker to begin.
Accessibility
If you need special assistance, disability-related modifications, translation, or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Roxy Ulloa at 213-489-4461. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will enable KIPP SoCal to make arrangements that will ensure accessibility.
KIPP SoCal Board Meetings are available to view and provide public comment at the following locations:
- KIPP Academy of Opportunity - 8500 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
- KIPP Adelante – 426 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
- KIPP Comienza Lower – 7300 Roseberry Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
- KIPP Comienza Upper – 6410 Rita Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
- KIPP Compton Lower – 1650 W. 134th St., Compton, CA 90222
- KIPP Compton Upper – 12501 Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222
- KIPP Corazon Lower – 9325 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280
- KIPP Corazon Upper - 8616 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280
- KIPP Empower – 8466 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
- KIPP Endeavor – 1263 S. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- KIPP Generations – 1415 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247
- KIPP Ignite – 8300 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
- KIPP Iluminar – 4800 E Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
- KIPP Innovation – 4240 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- KIPP LA Prep – 2810 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- KIPP Promesa Prep - 1241 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
- KIPP Pueblo Unido – 3759 E. 57th St., Maywood, CA 90270
- KIPP Poder – 501 School Ave., Montebello, CA
- KIPP Philosophers – 1999 E. 102nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
- KIPP Raices – 668 S. Atlantic Blvd., East Los Angeles, CA 90022
- KIPP Scholar – 6100 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
- KIPP Sol Academy - 4800 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
- KIPP Vida – 4410 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Directors Present
C. Bermudez, H. Lord, J. Miller, L. Rodriguez, R. Bishop
Directors Absent
J. Berg, M. Carlisle, N. Arastu, P. Feder
Guests Present
B. Sanchez
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Rodriguez called a meeting of the board of directors of KIPP SoCal Public Schools to order on Friday Jun 21, 2024 at 1:11 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.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes: March 21 Board Meeting
J. Miller made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Board Meeting on 03-21-24.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
2024-2025 Instructional Calendars
D.
KIPP Adelante Instructional Minutes
E.
SELPA Intent
F.
Cross Country Contract Addendum 24-25SY
G.
Speechful Therapy Services Contract 24-25SY
H.
LA Speech Pathology Services Contract 24-25 SY
I.
Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44263
J.
Approving Listed Teacher Assignment based on KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Board Policy in Accordance with EC 44258.3
K.
Multilingual Learner Master Plan for 2024-25 SY
L.
Dedicated Building Services Assignments & Contract
M.
CM Cleaning Solutions Service Agreement
N.
American Guard Services Contract
O.
KLARE Holdings Board Member Appointments
P.
Liability and Workers Comp Insurance 2024-25
Q.
PNC Line of Credit Amendment
R.
Certification of Signatures Form - LACOE Submission
S.
Receipt of 2022 IRS Form 990 for Fiscal Year 2022-23
T.
Acknowledge receipt of the annual audit report of KIPP SoCal Schools’ 401(K) Plan.
U.
Financial Audit Governance Communication Planning Letter from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
V.
KIPP SoCal Public Schools ’Grant and SNP Procurement Policies Updates Effective July 1, 2024
W.
KIPP SoCal Public Schools’ Fiscal Policies Updates Effective July 1, 2024
X.
2024-2025 Consolidated Application (ConApp)
Y.
2024-25 Board-Adopted Instructional Materials List
Z.
2023-24 Prop 28 Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Report
AA.
2024 Start Strong-AV Contract (The One Up Group)
AB.
SY24-25 Unity Meals Food Contract
AC.
Purchase/Contract: Apple Product Purchases (2024-25)
AD.
Student Regional Acceptable Resource Policy (2024-25)
AE.
Team Member Regional Acceptable Resource Policy (2024-25)
AF.
KIPP SoCal Public Schools Data Retention Policy
AG.
Minutes: June 13 Board Meeting
J. Miller made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP SoCal Board Meeting on 06-13-24.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
AH.
Revision of Non-Discrimination Statement
AI.
Revision of Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy
AJ.
Approve KIPP Scholar Field Trip Lesson to Newport Beach Dunes Water Sports
AK.
KIPP Park Usage for PE & Extended Learning - Belvedere Park SY 24-25 MOA
IV. Voting Items
A.
Approval of the 2024-25 budget for KIPP SoCal Public Schools
J. Miller made a motion to Approve the 2024-25 budget for KIPP SoCal Public Schools.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
2024 - 2025 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve the 2024-2025 Declaration of Need for each school listed below through June 30, 2025, to allow for KIPP SoCal Public Schools to apply for Emergency and Limited Assignment Permits on behalf of our teachers.
C. Bermudez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
KIPP Sol Academy’s Plan to Improve Performance
H. Lord 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.
D.
KIPP Corazón Academy’s Plan to Improve Performance
H. Lord made a motion to Approve KIPP Corazón Academy’s plan to improve academic performance.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
KIPP Philosophers Academy’s Plan to Improve Performance
J. Miller made a motion to Approve KIPP Philosophers Academy’s plan to improve academic performance.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
KIPP Scholar Academy’s Plan to Improve Performance
C. Bermudez made a motion to Approve KIPP Scholar Academy’s plan to improve academic performance.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Submission of KIPP Corazón Academy's Petition
R. Bishop made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to submit KIPP Corazón Academy’s petition for charter renewal.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
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.
I.
Submission of KIPP Scholar Academy's Petition for Charter Renewal
J. Miller made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to submit KIPP Scholar Academy’s petition for charter renewal.
C. Bermudez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
Submission of KIPP Sol Academy’s Petition for Charter Renewal
J. Miller made a motion to Authorize KIPP SoCal to submit KIPP Sol Academy’s petition for charter renewal.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
K.
2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Budget Annual Update
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve the LCAP for the schools listed below.
H. Lord seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
L.
LCFF Local Performance Indicators
J. Miller made a motion to Approve the LCFF Local Performance Indicators for schools listed here.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
M.
Resolution for wind-up plan after closure of KIPP Generations Academy
C. Bermudez made a motion to Approve the Resolution for the wind-up plan for KIPP Generations Academy.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
N.
Resolution for wind-up plan after closure of KIPP Poder Public School
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve the Resolution for the wind-up plan for KIPP Poder Public School.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
O.
Resolution for wind-up plan after closure of KIPP Pueblo Unido
H. Lord made a motion to Approve the Resolution for the wind-up plan for KIPP Pueblo Unido.
R. Bishop seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Governance
A.
Board Member Term Renewal - Heather Lord
R. Bishop made a motion to Renew Heather Lord’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2024.
C. Bermudez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| J. Berg |
Absent
|
| C. Bermudez |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| H. Lord |
Abstain
|
| P. Feder |
Absent
|
| N. Arastu |
Absent
|
| M. Carlisle |
Absent
|
B.
Board Member Term Renewal - Carlos Bermudez
R. Bishop made a motion to Renew Carlos Bermudez’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2024.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Berg |
Absent
|
| M. Carlisle |
Absent
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| H. Lord |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| C. Bermudez |
Abstain
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| P. Feder |
Absent
|
| N. Arastu |
Absent
|
C.
Board Member Term Renewal - Randy Bishop
C. Bermudez made a motion to Renew Randy Bishop’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2024.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Feder |
Absent
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| C. Bermudez |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Abstain
|
| H. Lord |
Aye
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| N. Arastu |
Absent
|
| J. Berg |
Absent
|
| M. Carlisle |
Absent
|
D.
Board Member Term Renewal - Philip Feder
R. Bishop made a motion to Renew Philip Feder’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2024.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Bermudez |
Aye
|
| N. Arastu |
Absent
|
| J. Miller |
Aye
|
| M. Carlisle |
Absent
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| P. Feder |
Absent
|
| H. Lord |
Aye
|
| J. Berg |
Absent
|
E.
Board Member Term Renewal - Julie Miller
R. Bishop made a motion to Renew Julie Miller’s term as a KIPP SoCal Board Member effective July 1, 2024.
C. Bermudez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Arastu |
Absent
|
| L. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| M. Carlisle |
Absent
|
| J. Berg |
Absent
|
| P. Feder |
Absent
|
| C. Bermudez |
Aye
|
| R. Bishop |
Aye
|
| J. Miller |
Abstain
|
| H. Lord |
Aye
|
VI. Closed Session
A.
Executive Compensation for Chief Financial Officer
R. Bishop made a motion to Approve KIPP SoCal’s CFO annual compensation to be 321,360 with the standard benefits package available to all KIPP SoCal team members.
J. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. 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 2:11 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Rodriguez
No members of the public provided comment