House Joint Resolution 886 confirms the appointment of Tom Marino to the Public Charter School Commission in Tennessee. This commission, established under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-13-105, consists of nine members appointed by the governor, with a requirement that at least three members represent each grand division of the state. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Marino to represent West Tennessee, and his term will last until June 30, 2027.
Tom Marino is the Executive Director of The Poplar Foundation, a Memphis-based organization focused on reducing poverty through improved educational access for low-income students. He is actively involved in his community, serving on several educational and development boards, and holds degrees from Mississippi State University and Memphis Theological Seminary. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of confirming appointed members through a joint resolution of the general assembly, thereby formalizing Marino's role on the commission.