Memphis Shelby-County School Board Appoints Dr. Rod Richmond as Permanent Superintendent
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board has officially appointed Dr. Rod Richmond as the permanent superintendent of Memphis Shelby County Schools. The decision was reached after a discussion about the leadership needs of the district and the urgency of stabilizing its administration. Dr. Richmond, who has been serving as interim superintendent, now steps into the role permanently following a unanimous board vote to proceed with contract negotiations.
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Marie Feagins
School Board Officials:
Michelle Robinson McKissack, Natalie McKinney, Stephanie P. Love, Tamarques Porter, Sable Otey, Keith Williams, Towanna Murphy, Amber Huett-Garcia, Joyce Dorse Coleman
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
02/11/2026
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Recording Published:
02/11/2026
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Duration:
139 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Tennessee
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County:
Shelby County
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Towns:
Memphis
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