Overview: In a contentious meeting, the Memphis Shelby-County School Board grappled with the potential termination of Superintendent Dr. Marie Fagan, drawing public interest and revealing deep community divisions. The meeting saw a strong turnout of speakers—57 in total—who were vocal about their views on Dr. Fagan’s leadership and the board’s handling of the situation. The board ultimately decided to refer the matter to a committee for further examination, postponing a final decision on her termination until a report could be presented at the next business meeting.