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Memphis Merit Academy Charter School

Minutes

Monthly MMA Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Location

Memphis Merit Academy

PUBLIC COMMENT AT MEMPHIS MERIT ACADEMY BOARD MEETINGS - An opportunity for the public to address the Board will be provided at the conclusion of the agenda. Members of the public who wish to speak on
any item are requested to identify themselves and indicate on which agenda item they wish to speak. The Board will provide an opportunity for the public to speak for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless granted
additional time at the discretion of the Board. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters pertaining to Memphis Merit Academy. The Board may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony
period that are not listed on the agenda. 

Directors Present

Aurelia Mcbride, Joseph McKinney, Lashawn Lester, Talunja Prophet

Directors Absent

Dimika Cavalier, Reid Lanigan, Robin Dixon, Timorie Belk

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

See attached meeting summary added to records on 1/19/2026 by D. Cavalier

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Aurelia Mcbride called a meeting of the board of directors of Memphis Merit Academy Charter School to order on Thursday Nov 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Talunja Prophet made a motion to approve the minutes from September 2025 Monthly MMA Board Meeting on 09-18-25.
Aurelia Mcbride seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. 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 6:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Aurelia Mcbride

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