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KIPP Capital Region Public Charter Schools

Minutes

KIPP Capital Region Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 7:30 AM

Location

KIPP Tech Valley Middle School

321 Northern Blvd

Albany, NY 12210

 

 

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

J. Buell, S. Dean

Guests Present

Ajat Mehta, J. Thatcher, R. Boland (remote), S. Valle, T. Vazquez

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 Dec 13, 2023 at 7:35 AM.

C.

Approval of Minutes

C. Young made a motion to approve the minutes from KIPP Capital Region Board Meeting on 11-01-23.
K. Young Wilkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Executive Session

A.

For the purposes of discussing personnel and real estate matters

Entered Executive Session the purposes of discussing personnel and real estate matters.

III. Management & Committee Reports

A.

Management Reports

Documentation was included on school enrollment, SUNY matters, and leadership and staffing updates, as well as documentation on development and external affairs, including fundraising/engagement opportunities, organizational growth work, coalition building/partnership, and public relations.

IV. Data Dive: Attendance

A.

Student Attendance

J. Thatcher presented on student attendance matters including goals for SY23-24 and provided a status update on regional attendance strategies. A. Mehta presented on attendance changes between 2022 and 2023 including absence rates by local school districts. A. Mehta also presented on relation between grades and average absences. 

V. Discussion Topics

A.

High School Update

CS Arch provided a presentation on the design of the new High School followed by financing update presented by Level Field Consultants. S. Valle provided an overview on related contract updates.

VI. New Business

A.

Early Release Package # 2

R. Mexico made a motion to Authorize the CEO to move forward with and fund KIPP Capital Region High School construction early release package #2, up to $350,000, to include switchgear and associated allowances for January and February general conditions, staffing, and BBL project fee.
K. Young Wilkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Land Transfer Resolution

C. Young made a motion to Approve the resolution authorizing the CEO to make an application to the New York State Office of General Services for the transfer of the parcel of land adjacent to KIPP Tech Valley Middle School to KIPP Capital Region Public Schools.
S. Butler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Board Member Resignation

J. Reilly gave notice of the resignation of Board Trustee Siena Dean.

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 9:45 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Boland