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KIPP Capital Region Public Charter Schools

Minutes

KIPP Albany Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Location

KIPP Tech Valley Primary School, 1 Dudley Heights, Albany

Directors Present

C. Young, D. Applyrs (remote), G. Alonge (remote), J. Reilly, K. Hohman, K. Kimbrough (remote), R. Bellafiore (remote), R. Mexico, S. Butler (remote)

Directors Absent

K. Walborn, M. Strianese

Guests Present

J. Thatcher (remote), K. Better, Kassandra Higgins (remote), Kim Wilkins (remote), R. Boland (remote), S. Valle, Sharif Kabir (remote), Siena Dean (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Reilly called a meeting of the board of directors of KIPP Capital Region Public Charter Schools to order on Wednesday Jun 22, 2022 at 4:02 PM.

C.

Approval of Minutes

R. Mexico made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP Albany Board Meeting on 05-25-22.
K. Hohman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Officer & Management Reports

A.

Leadership Reports

Leadership report provided by S. Valle.

B.

Development report

Development report provided by K. Better.

C.

Committee Reports

K. Hohman discussed how after the merger there will be more information for anyone wanting to join governance committees and other committees.

III. New Business

A.

Approval of the FY2022-2023 KIPP Capital Region Budget

J. Thatcher presented on the FY2022-2023 KIPP Capital Region Budget.. Finance Committee suggested that this be passed by the full board.

C. Young made a motion to approve the FY2022-2023 KIPP Capital Region Budget.
D. Applyrs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve the FY 22-23 Compensation Structure and Policies

S. Valle presented on the FY2022-2023 Compensation Structure and Policies.

C. Young made a motion to Approve the FY 22-23 Compensation Structure and Policies.
D. Applyrs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of the KIPP Capital Region Fiscal Policies

J. Thatcher presented on the KIPP Capital Region Fiscal Policies.

C. Young made a motion to Approve the KIPP Capital Region Fiscal Policies.
R. Mexico seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Food Service Vehicle Purchase

J. Thatcher presented on the Food Service Vehicle Purchase.

C. Young made a motion to authorize the Executive Director to purchase a vehicle for the Food Service Department using Food Service funds up to $50,000.
K. Hohman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Board Member Elections

J. Reilly presented on the Board Member elections. The Board Roster and Terms were voted on as a group, all with a 7/1/2022 Term Start Date

R. Bellafiore made a motion to elect the new Board Members as listed.
K. Kimbrough seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Officer Elections

K. Hohman presented on the Officer Elections of J. Reilly as President, S. Butler as Vice President, G. Alonge as Treasurer, and S. Kabir as the new Secretary.

R. Bellafiore made a motion to approve the officer elections.
K. Kimbrough seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

2022-23 Calendar of Board of Trustees Meetings

J. Reilly presented on the 2022-2023 Calendar of Board of Trustees Meetings. There will be fewer meetings this calendar year but each meeting will be slightly longer and will be held 7:30am-9:30am. Every committee will meet in the off months.

R. Mexico made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 Calendar of Board of Trustees Meetings.
C. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Resolution Authorizing Virtual Attendance of Board Members at Meetings

J. Reilly presented on the Resolution regarding virtual attendance. The Open Meeting Law has changed, moving forward an in person quorum is needed for votes, but there may be virtual participation.

R. Mexico made a motion to authorize virtual attendance of Board Members pursuant to the Resolution attached in the agenda.
C. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Discussion Topics

A.

Equity Audit Findings

There was a detailed presentation on the Equity Audit Findings that covered the project overview, the findings, and recommendations with a discussion afterwards.

V. Executive Session

A.

For the purposes of discussing personnel matters

R. Mexico made a motion to go into Executive Session.
K. Hohman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
R. Mexico made a motion to end Executive Session.
K. Hohman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly maid, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45pm.

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Boland