Board of Directors

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Guiding Our Mission, Ensuring Our Vision

The Board of Directors at IOTA Community Schools Arkansas is integral to guiding our organization towards fulfilling its mission and vision. These committed individuals bring extensive experience, expertise, and a deep passion for education, ensuring that our schools consistently deliver the highest quality education to every student.

Amertice Allen
Board Chair
Senior Director

Outsourced Operations ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Larry Neal, Jr.
Board Member
Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Simmons Bank
Pam Egwuekwe
Board Secretary
Program Manager

Code Crew

Pedro Velasquez
Board Member
Executive Director

Lifedoc Health

Tamika Young
Board Member
Senior HR Manager

Nike North America & Converse Distribution Centers

Eiko C. Harris
Board Member
Attorney at Law Cordell & Cordell, P.C.

One Accord International

Our Board of Directors is committed to upholding the values of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. They work tirelessly to ensure that IOTA Community Schools Arkansas has the resources, support, and strategic direction necessary to deliver on its promise of providing an exceptional education to every student every day.

Jennifer Thompson

Board Chair

Lisa Patel

Member

Karen Lee

Member

Michael Rodriguez

Vice Chair

Robert Johnson

Member

Christopher Wilson

Member

Susan Parker

Treasurer

Emily Davis

Member

Amanda Taylor

Member

David Chen

Member

William Brown

Member

Joseph Martinez

Member

Amertice Allen

Member

Pamela Egwuekwe

Member

Matt Thiry

Member

Tamika Young

Member

Pedro Velasquez

Member

Terrell Monger

Member

Board Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

The Board of Directors at IOTA Community Schools Arkansas holds regular meetings to discuss important matters and make decisions that guide our organization. These meetings are open to the public, and we encourage community members to attend and participate.

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Meeting Schedule

We welcome your interest in participating in IOTA’s monthly board meetings. These gatherings are crucial for decision-making and strategic planning, and we value input from diverse perspectives.

If you would like to attend or view notes from previous meetings, please click here

25-26 Board Meeting Schedule:

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026 *
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026

Public Participation

We value the input and engagement of our community. If you would like to address the Board during the meeting, please sign up for public comment by contacting us at least 24 hours before the meeting

Agendas and Minutes

Please click the link below to access the Board of Directors meeting agendas and minutes.