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IOTA Community Schools

IOTA Board of Directors' Annual Board Training Meeting: June 7, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM CDT

Date and Time

Saturday June 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM CDT

Location

We will meet at the Memphis Education Fund. 

 

Any participant requiring special assistance, or disability-related modifications, including auxiliary

aides or services, in order to participate in this meeting can call Jaques Hamilton at 901-686-

5584. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting, will facilitate reasonable arrangements to ensure

accommodations and accessibility. Upon request, IOTA shall make available the meeting

agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative

formats for persons with a disability.

 

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 10:00 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Discuss Amertice Allen 1 m
  B. Record Attendance Discuss Amertice Allen 1 m
  C. Agenda Discuss Amertice Allen 1 m
   
  • Call Meeting to Order + Attendance 
  • Public Comment
  • Consent Agenda
  • Annual Board Training 
  • Meeting Adjourn 
  
  D. Vision, Mission, and Excellence Discuss Jocquell Rodgers 1 m
  E. Public Comment Discuss Amertice Allen 10 m
  F. Consent Agenda Vote Amertice Allen 1 m
   
  • Approve Board meeting notes from May 21, 2025 
  • Retention Policy 
  • Cell Phone Policy 
  
  G. Governing Board Annual Training Discuss 240 m
   
  • The presenter is Dr. Henson 
    • Our focus will be on aligning the Governing Board and School Leadership around IOTA’s Strategic Priorities Data, ensuring that we are moving together in a clear and cohesive direction. This alignment is not just beneficial—it’s essential for setting effective goals that foster meaningful progress across all levels of our organization.
    • We are also proud to integrate Lean Six Sigma principles into our training framework. This approach equips us with proven tools to improve quality, efficiency, and collaboration throughout our governance and leadership practices.
    • Our training will be led by Dr. Henson, a state-approved provider with extensive experience in both education and quality management. Dr. Henson brings a dynamic and insightful perspective that will enrich our understanding and elevate our leadership practices.
  
II. Closing Items 2:15 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Amertice Allen 1 m
   
  • Close out the meeting