State
- Filters
- TN
- Shelby County
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board recently convened for a special call meeting, primarily focusing on the approval of contracts for Interim Superintendent Dr. Rod Richmond and General Counsel Justin Bailey, while also addressing concerns raised by parents and students at Sheffield High School regarding school policies and administration responsiveness.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 3/27/25
- 03/27/2025
- 132 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: A recent Rutherford County School Board meeting explored the potential establishment of a new charter school by Rocket Ship, a charter school organization, in response to the county’s rapid population growth. Discussions focused on collaboration, educational models, community engagement, and logistical challenges associated with the proposed school.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 3/25/25
- 03/25/2025
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting, attention was given to concerns surrounding a potential state takeover of the school district, with students and community members urging protection of educational resources. Additionally, there was widespread advocacy for increased student involvement in budgetary discussions and safeguarding of programs vital to student development.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 3/19/25
- 03/19/2025
- 108 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Rutherford County School Board meeting, discussions focused on Nova Smart Academy’s revised charter application, particularly their financial strategies, student demographics, and curriculum plans. Key topics included the updated proposal’s response to financial concerns, increased English Learner (EL) student projections, and community engagement efforts to support the academy’s mission of college and career readiness.
- TN
- Montgomery County
- 3/18/25
- 03/19/2025
- 71 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board meeting saw the unanimous approval of a motion to implement live streaming of board meetings, while discussions also focused heavily on teacher retention and employee morale. The board addressed a variety of issues, including rezoning plans, legislative impacts on education, and recognition of student and staff achievements.
