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Summary of Findings and Recommendations

Proposal to Establish and Authorize KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools II

to Operate the Proposed KIPP Freedom Charter School II and

KIPP Freedom Charter School III

May 18, 2018

Charter Schools Institute State University of New York

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SUNY Charter Schools Institute ■ Summary of Findings and Recommendations ■ KIPP Freedom II & III 1

Executive Summary

The applicants submitted the proposal to establish KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools II to operate KIPP Freedom Charter School II and KIPP Freedom Charter School III (“KIPP Freedom II and III”) to the SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”) on March 6, 2018, in response to the Institute’s Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) (available at: http://www.newyorkcharters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018-Request-for-Proposals_FINAL.pdf) released on behalf of the State University of New York Board of Trustees (the “SUNY Trustees”) on January 2, 2018.

The board of trustees of KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools (“KIPP NYC”), a not-for-profit charter school education corporation that operates five schools authorized by the New York State Board of Regents (the “Board of Regents”) and one school, KIPP Academy Charter School (“KIPP Academy”), authorized by the New York City Schools Chancellor (the “NYC Chancellor”), wishes to create another not-for-profit charter school education corporation authorized by the SUNY Trustees to operate two additional charter schools to be located in a public or private facilities in New York City Community School District (“CSD”) 7, 10, or 11. KIPP NYC and KIPP Academy contract with KIPP NYC, LLP (the “Network”), a New York limited liability company, to manage the schools. The proposed schools would also contract with the Network.

KIPP Freedom II and III will open in August, 2019 with 190 students in Kindergarten – 1st grade and 177 students in 5th – 6th grade, respectively. The schools will add one to three grades per year. Ultimately KIPP Freedom II will serve 807 students in Kindergarten – 8th grade and KIPP Freedom III will serve 863 students in Kindergarten – 3rd grade and 5th – 10th grade in the first charter term. KIPP Freedom II and III will fill up to 95 seats in Kindergarten – 2nd grade and up to 90 seats in 3rd – 5th grade that become available due to attrition. KIPP Freedom II and III will replicate the highly effective instructional program implemented at KIPP NYC schools and KIPP Academy, the first of which opened in 1995 in CSD 7. As applicable, information regarding the renewal history, academic performance, and student discipline for the schools is presented in Appendix A.

The Institute finds that the proposal for KIPP Freedom II and III rigorously demonstrates the criteria detailed in the Institute’s 2018 RFP, which are consistent with the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (the “Act”).

Based on the proposal, as amended, and the foregoing:

The Institute recommends that the SUNY Trustees approve the proposal to establish KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools II and to authorize it to operate KIPP Freedom Charter School II and KIPP Freedom Charter School III.

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Findings Based on the comprehensive review of the proposal and interviews of the applicant and the proposed education corporation board of trustees, the Institute makes the following findings.

1. The charter schools described in the proposal meet the requirements of Article 56 of the Education Law and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations as reflected in (among other things):

• the inclusion of appropriate policies and procedures for the provision of services and

programs for students with disabilities and English language learners (“ELLs”); • the required policies for addressing the issues related to student discipline, personnel

matters, and health services; • an admissions policy that complies with the Act and federal law; • the inclusion of the by-laws for the operation of the education corporation’s board

of trustees; and, • the inclusion of an analysis of the projected fiscal and programmatic impact of the

schools on surrounding public and private schools.

2. The applicant has demonstrated the ability to operate the schools in an educationally and fiscally sound manner as reflected in (among other things):

• the provision of an educational program that meets or exceeds the state performance

standards; • the articulation of a culture of self-evaluation and accountability at both the

administrative and board level; • the student achievement goals articulated by the applicant; • an appropriate roster of educational personnel; • a sound mission statement; • a comprehensive assessment plan; • the provision of sound start-up, first-year, and five-year budget plans; • a plan to acquire comprehensive general liability insurance to include any vehicles,

employees, and property; • evidence of adequate community support for, and interest in, the charter schools

sufficient to allow each school to reach its anticipated enrollment; • the inclusion of descriptions of programmatic and independent fiscal audits, with fiscal

audits occurring at least annually; • the inclusion of a school calendar and school day schedule that provide at least as much

instruction time during the school year as required of other public schools; and, • the inclusion of methods and strategies for serving students with disabilities in

compliance with federal laws and regulations.

3. Granting the proposal is likely to: a) have a significant educational benefit to the students expected to attend the proposed charter schools; b) improve student learning and achievement; and, c) materially further the purposes of the Act. This finding is supported by (among other things):


• the Network’s track record of success in providing high-need students with a high-quality, college-preparatory education, as evidenced by schools that consistently outperform their districts of location on annual state exams in both mathematics and English Language Arts (“ELA”);

• robust support from the Network, which assists all KIPP schools in the areas of instruction, professional development, fundraising, community outreach, finance, operations, facilities, technology, student and staff recruitment, and human resources;

• an emphasis on character education rooted in research-based approaches that takes a restorative justice approach to student character development;

• the KIPP Through College program, which provides all KIPP middle and high school graduates with an array of post-secondary supports designed to help them navigate the college experience and leading to increased attainment by KIPP graduates of college degrees; and,

• access to a network of charter schools serving over 90,000 students in 209 schools across 31 regions nationally, which provides a wealth of experience and talent from which the proposed schools can draw.

4. The proposed charter schools would meet or exceed enrollment and retention targets, as prescribed by the SUNY Trustees, of students with disabilities, ELLs, and students who are eligible applicants for the federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch (“FRPL”) program as required by New York Education Law § 2852(9-a)(b)(i).

5. The applicant has conducted public outreach for the schools, in conformity with a thorough

and meaningful public review process prescribed by the SUNY Trustees, to solicit community input regarding the proposed charter schools and to address comments received from the impacted communities concerning the educational and programmatic needs of students in conformity with Education Law § 2852(9-a)(b)(ii).

6. The Institute has determined that the proposal rigorously demonstrates the criteria and best

satisfies the objectives contained within the RFP, and, therefore, is a “qualified application” within the meaning of Education Law § 2852(9-a)(d) that should be submitted to the New York State Board of Regents (the “Board of Regents”) for approval.

The Institute developed the RFP “in a manner that facilitate[d] a thoughtful review of charter school applications, consider[ed] the demand for charter schools by the community, and s[ought] to locate charter schools in a region or regions where there may be a lack of alternatives and access to charter schools would provide new alternatives within the local public education system that would offer the greatest educational benefit to students,” in accordance with Education Law § 2852(9-a)(b). The Institute also posted the draft RFP for public comment and responded to same. The Institute conducted a rigorous evaluation of the proposal under consideration including academic, fiscal and legal soundness reviews. In addition, the Institute engaged independent consultants to evaluate the academic, fiscal, and organizational soundness of the schools based on the criteria set forth in the RFP. Pursuant to its protocols, the Institute, as well as Trustee Joseph Belluck, Chairman of the SUNY Trustees’ Charter Schools Committee, conducted interviews with the applicant, the proposed board of trustees, and key leadership the Network.


Currently, the Act allows New York authorizers (the SUNY Trustees as well as the Board of Regents) to grant a total of 38 of the 140 available charters to applicants seeking to open schools in New York City. These charters are available based on the date of approval by either authorizer. The Institute received 13 total proposals to create new charter schools in response to the first round of the 2018 RFP but recommends four. Background and Description KIPP NYC’s first New York school, KIPP Academy, opened its doors in the South Bronx in 1995 as a New York City Department of Education (“NYCDOE” or “District”) school and converted to a charter school authorized by the NYC Chancellor in 2000. KIPP NYC is currently authorized to serve over 5,000 students in Kindergarten – 12th grade in six schools across 11 sites during the 2017-18 school year. Additionally, KIPP NYC will open KIPP Freedom Charter School (“KIPP Freedom I”) in August 2018. The existing KIPP schools operate in a combination of co-located space with NYCDOE schools and private space. KIPP, or the Knowledge is Power Program, began as two schools founded in Houston and the Bronx in 1995. Since then, the network has grown to serve over 90,000 students in 209 schools across 31 regions nationally. With more than two decades of experience serving students in the Bronx, KIPP NYC has developed strong roots with residents and organizations in the community. Seats in KIPP schools are in high demand; for example, in 2017-18 KIPP Academy Elementary School received 1,142 applications for 95 Kindergarten seats in CSD 7. With the opening of KIPP Freedom I in August 2018, KIPP NYC will operate five school sites in the Bronx (two elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school), an indication of the education corporation’s capacity and demand for the schools among families. Should KIPP Freedom II and III be authorized, the KIPP NYC intends to merge its existing schools into KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools II, with the exception of KIPP Academy, into a single education corporation under SUNY authorization. Like KIPP NYC schools, KIPP Freedom II and III intend to utilize a shared services agreement with the Network that will provide the schools with support in the areas of instruction, professional development, fundraising, community outreach, finance, operations, facilities, technology, student and staff recruitment, and human resources. Mission, Philosophy, and Key Design Elements KIPP Freedom II and II will share the same mission as all KIPP NYC schools: “As part of the national KIPP network of schools, our mission has always been to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in life – and in so doing, to prove that urban schools can deliver an excellent educational experience. KIPP NYC schools follow the KIPP approach to school design, which focuses on (i) high expectations, (ii) character development, (iii) teacher and school leader development, and (iv) supporting students on the journey to and through college.”


KIPP Freedom II and III will implement the following key design elements: 1. High Expectations: KIPP will provide students with a rigorous, college-preparatory education and

instill in students that with hard work they can lead fulfilling, choice-filled lives.

2. Excellent Teaching: KIPP prepares its teachers to implement high-quality teaching practices through use of its High Impact Instructional rubric (“HIIP”), an instructional framework used in all KIPP schools.

3. Data Informed Instruction: KIPP closely monitors student performance through a variety of

assessments and implements several school-based structures, such as the research-based Looking at Student Work protocol, to personalize instruction based on the resulting data.

4. Assessment Program: KIPP schools regularly administer a variety of rigorous, nationally normed

assesments that measure student progress toward college readiness. 5. Who We Will Serve: KIPP Freedom II and III aim to serve the high-need population of the South

Bronx where the median household income is half that of the United States and 40% of residents lack a high school diploma.

6. Supporting All Learners: KIPP is committed to serving all students, including students with

disabilities. The schools provide these students with a variety of supports and maintain the same high expectations for them as for their general education peers.

7. More Time in the Classroom: KIPP provides students with an extended school day, week, and year

that result in significantly more learning time than students in traditional district schools. 8. Character Education: KIPP utilizes a character education framework that reinforces seven key

character traits: zest, optimism, grit, gratitude, self-control, social-intelligence, and curiosity, which research has shown are tied to improved life outcomes.1

9. School Culture: KIPP is committed to establishing a strong school culture where all students feel safe

and the focus is on academic achievement through the implementation of shared values and effective classroom management techiniqes.

10. Educator Professional Development: Through structures such as summer training and weekly grade

level and content team meetings, KIPP dedicates a significant amount of time to developing and supporting its teachers.

11. High School Program: Students in KIPP NYC’s existing high school, KIPP NYC College Prep, receive a

rigorous, college-preparatory academic program and comprehensive college and career counseling designed to prepare them to be successful in college and life.

1 Additional information about KIPP’s character education program and supporting research are available at http://www.kipp.org/approach/character/.

http://www.kipp.org/approach/character/


12. Supporting the Journey to and Through College: Starting in middle school and taking place throughout students’ college experience, KIPP provides students with support in college degree attainment, which includes mentoring, counseling, and enrichment programming.

13. Family Involvement: KIPP is committed to maintining strong relationships with students’ families.

Through structures such as home visits, teachers and leaders develop meaningful bonds with parents and guardians.

14. Specials and Co-Curriculars: KIPP provides students at all levels with a robust array of co-curricular

and extra-curricular programming that includes the arts (e.g., dance, music, theater, visual arts), athletics, speech and debate, and cooking, amon other offerings.

15. Guiding Principles for Staff: All KIPP staff members operate according to 5 guiding principles:

prepare ourselves intellectually for the work to be done; follow up and follow through on our priorities to ensure we finish what we start; hold ourselves and others accountable through relentless effort in attaining our goals; run a tight ship that keeps us organized and looking sharp; and, establish anti-racist policies and practices and fight for social justice for all in order to build a better tomorrow.

Calendar and Schedule

KIPP Freedom II and III will offer 184 days of instruction each year. The first day of instruction for the 2019-20 school year will be on or around August 1, 2019, and the last day will be on or around June 21, 2020. Subsequent school years will follow a similar calendar. The school day will begin each morning at 7:45 A.M. at the middle school level and 8:00 A.M. at the elementary school level, and end at 4:00 P.M. Students will also attend school on select Saturdays. KIPP Freedom II and III will provide students with a total of 1,245 hours of instruction per year, an increase over the state minimum of 900 hours mandated by Education Law § 2851(2)(n) and 8 NYCRR § 175.5 (grades 1-6), and provided at the majority of District schools within CSDs 7, 10, and 11. Academic Program • ELA (Reading and Writing)

KIPP Freedom II and III will provide elementary and middle school students with 750 and 600 weekly minutes of literacy instruction, respectively. The Kindergarten – 8th grade literacy program is KIPP Wheatley, a common core-aligned reading program based upon the Great Minds curriculum that includes rigorous fiction and nonfiction units tailored to students’ backgrounds and interests. Based on grade level, students will also receive regular instruction in guided reading, close reading, writing (including grammar), phonics, independent reading, and word study.

• Mathematics

KIPP Freedom II and III will provide elementary and middle school students with 400 and 450 weekly minutes of mathematics instruction, respectively. At the elementary school level, the schools will implement Eureka Math and Cognitively Guided Instruction, a student-centered program that builds upon students’ intuitive number sense to develop problem-solving skills. At the middle school level,


KIPP Freedom II and III intend to implement the KIPP NYC math curriculum and Eureka Math, a comprehensive mathematics curriculum closely aligned to New York State standards.

• Science KIPP Freedom II and III will provide elementary and middle school students with 45 and 300 weekly minutes of science instruction, respectively. At the elementary school level, students will receive science instruction 1-2 times per week through FOSS, a Next Generation Science Standards-aligned curriculum that emphasizes hands-on experiments and technology. At the middle school level, students will receive science instruction 4-5 times per week through ActivateLearning’s IQWST curriculum in 5th and 6th grade and Lab-Aids in 7th and 8th grade, both of which incorporate project-based learning.

• Social Studies KIPP Freedom II and III will provide elementary and middle school students with 45 and 300 weekly minutes of social studies instruction, respectively. At the elementary school level, students will receive social studies instruction 1-2 times per week through courses that focus on history, social justice, and character instruction. At the middle school level, teachers will develop curriculum aligned to New York State standards and places an emphasis on reading and writing skills.

• Arts

KIPP Freedom II and II will offer a robust arts program by providing both enrichment and extracurricular activities to students. The number of hours of instruction varies according to grade level, but students at all levels have access to, among other offerings, music, dance, theater, and visual arts. At the high school level, students may receive instruction in a variety of arts-based courses depending on their selections, the options for which include graphic design, drama, music theory, and spoken word.

Existing School Performance Please see Appendix A for data on KIPP NYC and KIPP Academy’s academic performance. Governance The by-laws of KIPP NYC II indicate that the education corporation board will consist of no fewer than five and no more than 25 voting members. The current members of the board of trustees are set forth below. Board Members 1. Rafael Mayer (Board Chair)

Mr. Mayer is the board chair of KIPP NYC and KIPP Academy. He has served on KIPP NYC school boards since 2006. He is the co-founder and managing partner at Khronos LLC. Prior to Khronos, Mr. Mayer worked at Asset Management Advisors and Franklin Electronic Publishers. Mr. Mayer also sits on the boards of panOpen and Lrnr. He received his bachelor of science in finance and


decision sciences from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. He and his wife have two children and reside in New York City.

2. Gwendolyn Brunson (Trustee and Parent Representative)

Ms. Brunson serves on the boards of KIPP NYC and KIPP. She has served on KIPP NYC school boards since 2013. She has been an investigative probation officer in the Bronx County Court for the past 20 years and previously worked as a caseworker for the Bureau of Child Welfare. Ms. Brunson graduated from Elmira College with a bachelor of science in human services and lives in the Bronx. Both of her sons attended KIPP NYC schools.

3. Erica Dewan (Trustee)

Ms. Dewan has served on the boards of KIPP NYC and KIPP Academy since 2013. She sits on the Columbia University Medical Center Board of Advisors and on the boards of the Character Lab and the Singapore American School U.S. Foundation. She has previously worked at Teach For America, McKinsey & Company, and founded a family-owned real estate investment company. Ms. Dewan received her bachelor of arts from Bryn Mawr College. She lives in New York City with her husband and three children.

4. Jane Martinez Dowling (Trustee)

Ms. Dowling serves on the board of KIPP NYC, and is the head of programs at KIPP NYC, where she leads the KIPP Through College program. She was founding president of the Academy of Mount Saint Ursula, executive director of the Student Sponsor Partners program, and associate director for the School Choice Scholarships Foundation. Ms. Dowling was an advisor to the superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of New York, is a member of the Board of Regents at Georgetown University, and was selected as El Diario's 2014 Outstanding Woman of the Year for her work in education. She graduated from Georgetown University with a double major in government and psychology and earned a certificate in non-profit management from Harvard Business School. Ms. Dowling also serves on the board of trustees of the Cristo Rey Network.

5. Richard Taft

Mr. Taft serves on the Board of KIPP NYC and has been a board member at KIPP NYC for over 10 years. He is a Portfolio Manager at Columbia Threadneedle and has previously worked at Pioneer Path Capital, Swiss RE, and Glenview Capital Management. Mr. Taft received his bachelor of arts and master of business administration degrees from the State University of New York-Buffalo. Mr. Taft resides in Harlem.

6. Brian Zied (Trustee)

Mr. Zied is a trustee and the board treasurer of KIPP NYC and KIPP Academy. He has served on KIPP NYC school boards since 2006. Mr. Zied is managing partner at Charter Bridge Capital. Prior to that, he was a senior analyst at Impala Asset Management with primary coverage of retail, apparel, restaurants, and consumer products and services. Prior to joining Impala, he was chief executive officer and portfolio manager of Charter Bridge Capital from its inception in 2010 through 2015. He was a partner and retail sector head at Maverick Capital from 1998 to 2010, and prior to that worked at Omega Advisors from 1995-98 covering retail and consumer stocks. Mr. Zied worked in investment banking at Bear Stearns from 1991-95. Mr. Zied attended the University of Pennsylvania where he earned degrees from the Wharton School of Business and the Moore School of Engineering. He and his wife have two sons and reside in New York City.


Facilities KIPP NYC is working with the District to identify the appropriate school facility or facilities in the Bronx that will accommodate the proposed schools over time. The schools’ emphasis is on working closely with the District throughout the process. In the event KIPP NYC II is granted public space to open only one school, the Network intends to proceed with that one school in public space. KIPP NYC II would prefer to site both of the new schools in public facilities, but the Network acknowledges that may not be feasible due to constraints on availability. The Network is considering a private facility as part of a contingency plan, and has begun conversations with entities that would aid it in finding a location and securing funding for such a facility. Fiscal Impact The fiscal impact of KIPP Freedom II and III on the District (per school) is summarized below.

KIPP Freedom II and III (A) (B) (C (D) (E) (F) (G)

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Year 1 (2019-20) 190 14,527 860,130 341,812 1,201,942 24,300,000,000 0.004%

Year 5 (2023-24) 807 14,527 11,723,289 1,490,881 13,214,170 24,300,000,000 0.054%

The Institute reviewed the charter schools’ proposed start-up and fiscal plans for each year of the proposed charter term and supporting evidence as well as the education corporation’s budgets. The Institute also reviewed KIPP NYC’s and the Network’s business plans and fiscal information to determine capacity to support two additional schools. The Institute finds these budgets and fiscal plans to be sound, and sufficient start-up funds will be available to the new charter schools. Notification and Public Comments The Institute notified the District as well as public and private schools in the same geographic areas of the proposed schools about receipt of the proposal, and the proposal was posted on the Institute’s website for public review. The District scheduled a public hearing pertaining to the proposal for April 16, 2018 and provided a summary of public comments to the Institute, which has been compiled in Appendix C. The Institute carefully reviews and considers all public comments received prior to finalizing its recommendation. The Institute received no direct comments on the proposal.


Preference Scoring Education Law §2852(9-a) requires authorizers to establish and apply preference criteria to applications meeting both statute and authorizer standards. The purpose of the criteria is to prioritize proposals in the event that the number of proposals meeting the SUNY Trustees’ requirements exceeds the maximum number of charters to be issued in 2018. The RFP identified the minimum eligibility requirements and preference criteria required by Education Law §2852(9-a), as described in greater detail below. The KIPP Freedom II and III proposal submission met the eligibility requirements, as evidenced by the following:

• the proposal was sufficiently complete, i.e., it included a Transmittal Sheet, Proposal Summary, and responses to all RFP requests as prescribed by the Institute;

• the proposal included a viable plan to meet the enrollment and retention targets established by the SUNY Trustees for students with disabilities, ELLs, and students who are eligible to participate in the FRPL program (as detailed in Request No. 15); and,

• the proposal provided evidence of public outreach that conforms to the Act and the process prescribed by the SUNY Trustees for the purpose of soliciting and incorporating community input regarding the proposed charter schools and their academic program (as detailed in Request No. 3).

As the KIPP Freedom II and III proposal submission met the eligibility criteria, the Institute’s evaluation continued with a full review of the proposal, an interview of the founding team and proposed board of trustees, and requests for clarification and/or amendments to the proposal. The review process then continued with an evaluation of the proposal in relation to the 10 Preference Criteria contained in the RFP for which proposals can earn credit as described in the RFP’s Preference Scoring Guidance. In the event of a tie for the last charter, both proposals will be rejected unless one applicant agrees to withdraw his or her proposal for consideration in a subsequent RFP. The preference criteria, which in addition to eligibility criteria and the overall high standards established by the SUNY Trustees, include the demonstration of the following in compliance with Education Law §§2852(9-a)(c)(i)-(viii):

• increasing student achievement and decreasing student achievement gaps in reading/language arts and mathematics;

• increasing high school graduation rates and focusing on serving specific high school student populations including, but not limited to, students at risk of not obtaining a high school diploma, re-enrolled high school drop-outs, and students with academic skills below grade level;

• focusing on the academic achievement of middle school students and preparing them for a successful transition to high school;

• utilizing high-quality assessments designed to measure a student's knowledge, understanding of, and ability to apply critical concepts through the use of a variety of item types and formats;

• increasing the acquisition, adoption, and use of local instructional improvement systems that provide teachers, principals, and administrators with the information and resources they need to inform and improve their instructional practices, decision-making, and overall effectiveness;

• partnering with low-performing public schools in the area to share best educational practices and innovations;

• demonstrating the management and leadership techniques necessary to overcome initial start-up problems to establish a thriving, financially viable charter school; and,

• demonstrating the support of the school district in which the proposed charter school will be


located and the intent to establish an ongoing relationship with such school district.

While the Institute received a total of 13 proposals in response to the March round of the 2018 RFP, it recommends only four for approval. The four proposals met the eligibility criteria and were therefore assigned a score using the guidance contained in the RFP. The proposal for KIPP Freedom II earned a score of 24.5 and the proposal for KIPP Freedom III also earned a score of 24.5 preference points out of a possible total of 45. Based on this score and the other information and findings set forth herein, the Institute is recommending that the SUNY Trustees approve the proposal to allow KIPP NYC II the authority to operate KIPP Freedom II and III, which would not exceed the statutory limit in Education Law §2852(9-a)(a).

Conclusion and Recommendations

Based on its review and findings, the Institute recommends that the SUNY Trustees approve the proposal to grant KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools II the authority to operate KIPP Freedom Charter School II and KIPP Freedom Charter School III, to open in August 2019.

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Enrollment




Retenon




KIPP INFINITY CHARTER SCHOOL's Enrollment and Retenon Status:2016-17 District Target School

22.3

10.6

91.5

18.2

11.1

85.8

90.6

94.1

96.6

88.0

87.2

88.8

School ISSRate

School OSSRate

2015

2016

2017 7.4

4.5

0.4

1.0


2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

88.9

90.9

89.8


who did return

KIPP INFINITY CHARTER SCHOOL Manhattan District 5


2015 2016 2017

0

25


2015 2016 2017

00


Enrollment




Retenon




KIPP STAR COLLEGE PREP CHARTER's Enrollment and RetenonStatus: 2016-17 District Target School

21.5

5.1

86.9

18.2

11.1

85.7

79.8

61.3

93.7

88.0

87.1

88.7

School ISSRate

School OSSRate

2015

2016

2017 8.5

6.2

1.2

2.8


2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

82.2

85.2

81.9


who did return

KIPP STAR COLLEGE PREP CHARTER Manhattan District 5


2015 2016 2017

0

25


2015 2016 2017

00


Enrollment




Retenon




KIPP NYC WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CHARTER's Enrollment andRetenon Status: 2016-17 District Target School

16.1

13.1

91.2

15.0

33.6

89.8

94.7

96.3

97.2

92.5

92.4

91.9

School ISSRate

School OSSRate

2015

2016

2017 2.4

1.3

0.1

0.9


2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

96.1

92.0

94.3


who did return

KIPP NYC WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CHARTER Manhattan District 6



School Local District Co-located? Enrollment Grade Span KIPP Academy Charter School CSD 7 Yes 1,079 K-12

KIPP STAR Charter School CSD 5 Yes 782 K-3, 5-12 KIPP Infinity Charter School CSD 5 Yes 1,229 K-12

KIPP AMP Charter School CSD 17 Yes 949 K-3, 5-12 KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy

Charter School CSD 6 Yes 980 K-10

KIPP Freedom Charter School TBD Yes n/a n/a


APPENDIX B

KIPP Freedom Charter School II and KIPP Freedom Charter School III

Basic Identification Information

Lead Applicant(s): Rafael Mayer

Management Company: KIPP NYC, LLC Partner Organization: None

Location (District): CSD 7, 10, or 11 Student Pop./Grade Span at Scale: Kindergarten – 10th

Opening Date: August 1, 2019


APPENDIX C

Summary of Public Comments Received During the

SUNY Public Comment Period through May 23, 2018

On or about March 19, 2018, in accordance with Education Law § 2857(1), the Institute notified the NYCDOE as well as public and private schools in the same geographic area of the proposed school about receipt of the proposal to establish KIPP Freedom Charter School II and KIPP Freedom Charter School III. The notice reminded the district that the New York State Commissioner of Education’s regulations require the school district to hold a public hearing within 30 days of the notice for each new charter application. A redacted copy of KIPP Freedom II and III proposal was also posted on the Institute’s website for public review at:

The District held the hearing on April 16, 2018. Thirty community members, current KIPP parents, and applicant team members attended. All comments were positive and provided examples of how the KIPP schools have benefitted their children.

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