Board of Directors - Circles of Success Learning Academy

Meet Our Board Of Directors

Daryl Leven (1)*

Board Chair

Serving as leader and facilitator, the Board Chair presides over Board and Executive Committee meetings and calls special meetings as necessary. The Board Chair actively engages the board members, encouraging them to participate and share information

Marilynn Robinson

Vice Chair

Works with the Chair to assist in developing the agendas for Board of Trustees meetings. 4. Advises the Chair on appointing volunteers to key leadership positions, including positions as chair of board committees and task forces

Ian Randolph

Treasurer

The treasurer is responsible for maintaining financial and accounting records. Job duties also include implementing budgets and keeping track of receipts.

Dr. Sylverna Ford

Secretary

Provides assistance in maintaining an office calendar of appointments, preparing for meetings, and activities, including confirming appointments, initiating necessary communication and correspondence prior to and after meetings and appointment.

Dr. Kenneth Robinson

Founder

The Academy’s founder continues to serve to provide ongoing vision, guidance, and continuity in upholding the school’s core values and mission, while fostering a strong foundation for its growth and development.

Rhonda Lee

Alumni Parent

The alumni parent brings valuable insights and deep understanding of our school’s community and mission, ensuring that the voices of current families are represented, while fostering a strong connection between past and present student experience experiences.

Mikki Pierson

Staff Representative

The staff representative liaises with the staff by keeping them informed of decisions, activities, and events that the board performs.

Deneen Morris (2)*

Parent Body Representative

The parent representative liaises with the parents in the class by keeping them informed of decisions, activities, and events that the board performs.

Karen Dodson

Member

School board members serve as representatives and advocates for their community, prioritizing the needs and interests of students and the public school system.

Candace Lester

Member

School board members serve as representatives and advocates for their community, prioritizing the needs and interests of students and the public school system.

Marcus Newman

Member

School board members serve as representatives and advocates for their community, prioritizing the needs and interests of students and the public school system.

Cecelia Sawyer

Member

School board members serve as representatives and advocates for their community, prioritizing the needs and interests of students and the public school system.

Arlender Jones

Member

School board members serve as representatives and advocates for their community, prioritizing the needs and interests of students and the public school system.

Lisa Jackson

Member

School board members serve as representatives and advocates for their community, prioritizing the needs and interests of students and the public school system.

OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENT

In accordance to Tennessee Open Meetings Act (TCA §8-44-101), Circles of Success’ Board Meetings are public meetings open to the public at all times, except as provided by the Constitution of Tennessee. A Board Meeting schedule is provided for your convenience.

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*1. Grievance Designee

*2. Parent Representative

OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENT

At Circles of Success, we recognize the importance of collaboration with the State of TN and Memphis-Shelby County School District (MCSC). While we operate as an independent charter school, we strive to align many of our policies with the district's standards and best practices to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for our students. Attached are our Board By-Laws and a link to MSCS' Policy Page.

BOARD MEETING CALENDAR

* Dates are tentative and may change based on the school and/or building availability and schedule *

All meetings are held at the school at 12pm. Should you need more assistance, please call 901.322.7978.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Board Retreat-July (Date: TBD)

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