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- Rutherford County
- 8/7/25
- 08/07/2025
- 24 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: At the Rutherford County School Board meeting, board members evaluated Superintendent Dr. James Sullivan, discussed policy changes, and addressed enrollment imbalances across the district. Dr. Sullivan’s evaluation, based on administrator surveys and board observations, resulted in an overall score of 4.3 out of 5. The evaluation reflected strengths in several areas, such as a 4.63 average in administrator perceptions and a 4.37 in community relations. However, some board members voiced concerns about discrepancies between these scores and the district’s actual performance, particularly given the district’s high graduation rates. These concerns led to suggestions for reviewing the scoring process to ensure it more accurately aligns with the district’s achievements.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 8/5/25
- 08/05/2025
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Rutherford County School Board meeting, members agreed to repurpose the building at 8:14 South Church Street for use by the county’s Emergency Management Agency and Fire and Rescue services. This decision follows a request from the county government, which is facing a space shortage. In exchange, the county has increased its maintenance of effort contributions by $2.9 million annually.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 7/24/25
- 07/24/2025
- 123 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Rutherford County School Board made critical decisions regarding two charter school applications, ultimately denying Rocketship Charter School’s proposal while granting approval to Novus Smart Academy.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 7/22/25
- 07/22/2025
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting was marked by the unveiling of a detailed academic plan aimed at enhancing instructional alignment and improving student outcomes. The meeting also covered issues such as teacher vacancies, delays in accessing student performance data, and the approval of significant funding for educational resources and facilities.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 7/21/25
- 07/21/2025
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a detailed session, the Rutherford County School Board addressed pressing contract limitations for bus routes, alongside safety protocol enhancements and policy updates in response to evolving state laws. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the management of bus route contracts, emphasizing the need for equitable opportunities for potential new contractors and ensuring operational stability within the school transportation system.
