- TN
- Madison County
- 8/14/25
- 08/14/2025
- 15 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jackson-Madison County School Board highlighted several key developments at its recent meeting, focusing on a successful start to the school year, efficient transportation solutions, and the release of previously withheld federal funding. Superintendent Dr. Marlon King shared an optimistic overview of the first weeks of school, emphasizing the importance of leadership and teamwork in achieving these milestones.
- TN
- N/A.
- 8/14/25
- 08/15/2025
- 252 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tennessee State Board of Education meeting centered on the presentation of the 2024-2025 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results, literacy trends among students, and the introduction of new strategic educational goals for the state. Key points included improvements in student performance across several subjects, the sustained focus on literacy as a foundational skill, and the launch of the Tennessee 2030 initiative aimed at setting data-driven educational objectives.
- TN
- Montgomery County
- 8/12/25
- 08/12/2025
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board discussed several issues, including the allocation of teacher bonus pay from the state, targeted professional learning goals for staff, and the introduction of a middle school wrestling program. The meeting also touched on retiree insurance benefits, hazard mitigation plans, and the implementation of new cell phone policies in schools.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 8/12/25
- 08/12/2025
- 212 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting on August 12, 2025, focused primarily on budgetary allocations, community partnerships, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes across the district. Key discussions included the approval of budget amendments, the introduction of new educational programs, and collaborations with external organizations to support students’ academic and extracurricular development.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 8/7/25
- 08/07/2025
- 24 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- 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.
