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Commission denies new 10‑year charter for Iota at Kirby Middle School
Summary
The commission voted 6-0 to uphold Memphis Shelby County Schools’ denial of a new 10‑year charter term for Iota Community Schools to operate Kirby Middle School, citing a sustained history of low academic performance and unrealistic enrollment projections.
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission on Oct. 17 voted to uphold the Shelby County Board of Education’s denial of Iota Community Schools’ application for a new 10‑year charter term to operate Kirby Middle School in Memphis.
Executive Director Tess Stovall framed the decision by reminding commissioners of the statutory choice before them: "your decision here today is whether Iota Community Schools receives a new 10 year charter term to operate the school," she said. Stovall recommended denial after reviewing the totality of the record, saying that while Iota operates wraparound services and has shown…
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