KIPP Memphis Public Schools

KIPP Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST

Location

Non-board members and non-staff are welcomed to attend this public meeting and are asked to pre-register to receive the meeting location details: KMPS Board Meeting Registration

Guests are welcomed to attend these public meeting and are asked to pre-register to receive the meeting location details: KMPS Board Meeting Registration

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order  
  B. Roll Call Desiree Lyles-Wallace 1 m
  C. Agenda Review Desiree Lyles-Wallace 1 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Desiree Lyles-Wallace 3 m
II. Governance Committee Updates 5:05 PM
  A. Board Recruitment, Composition, and Succession FYI Desiree Lyles-Wallace 10 m
  B. New Memphis Partnership and Board Development Discuss Desiree Lyles-Wallace 5 m
  C. Board Member Referral Process FYI Desiree Lyles-Wallace 5 m
  D. Fundraising Progress FYI Terresa Todd 10 m
III. Governance Committee Actions 5:35 PM
  A. Extend Terms Vote Desiree Lyles-Wallace 5 m
   

It is recommended that the Governance Committee extend the term for the following board members through June 11, 2026 - the final board meeting of the school year.

  • Dorsey Hopson:  February 1, 2026 to June 11, 2026
 
  B. Approve a Third Two-Year Term Vote Desiree Lyles-Wallace 5 m
   

It is recommended that the Governance Committee approve a third two-year term for the following board members from February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2028.

  • Alfred Anderson
  • Desiree Lyles Wallace
 
  C. Promotion & Retention Policy Vote Desiree Lyles-Wallace 5 m
   

It is recommended that the Governance Committee approve the KIPP Memphis Public Schools Promotions & Retention Policy.

 
IV. Committee Questions and Comments 5:50 PM
  A. Committee Comments Alfred Anderson 5 m
  B. Governance Chairperson Comments FYI Desiree Lyles-Wallace 5 m
V. Closing Items 6:00 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting