KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Incident at 12:20pm on campus

03/21/23, 3:51 PM

Dear KNDLA Team & Family,

At KNDLA, staff and student safety is our highest priority. We are committed to keeping our community updated when situations arise that disrupt the safety and learning at campus, which we take extremely seriously and address immediately. 

I am writing to inform you about a physical incident involving KIPP students and KIPP family members that happened at 12:20pm. Our staff were quickly able to de-escalate the situation and all students and family members are safe. We are investigating the entirety of the situation and will take disciplinary action per our Family Handbook. The students found to have been involved in the altercation will receive consequences consistent with the DPS Discipline Matrix; this may include students who filmed the incident, as well as those directly involved. 

We greatly appreciate the continued trust in our team and the support for our work to ensure that our students are on the path to a choice-filled life. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact me at jrich@kippcolorado.org if you have any questions.

In Partnership,

Julia Rich

Principal, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy