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- Shelby County
- 5/18/25
- 05/18/2025
- 112 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting was highlighted by the celebration of Westwood High School’s graduating class of 2025, which included powerful speeches addressing challenges faced by the community and calls for continued perseverance and engagement. The ceremony served as both a recognition of academic achievement and a platform for discussing broader societal issues.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 5/15/25
- 05/15/2025
- 102 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During its recent meeting, the Rutherford County School Board approved a new bus contract that features a significant initial rate increase, while grappling with unresolved concerns about contractor rights and cost implications. The board agreed on a 17% rate increase for the first year, followed by 2.5% annual increases over the subsequent three years. Despite this approval, the discussion highlighted a range of issues, including the need for clearer contract terms and financial calculations.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 5/15/25
- 05/16/2025
- 88 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Rutherford County School Board meeting, focus was placed on the expansion of the Smyrna Rutherford County Airport and a rezoning request for Barrett Firearms.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 5/13/25
- 05/14/2025
- 41 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Rutherford County School Board, decisions were made regarding new bids for EMS body transport services, the construction of a climate-controlled storage building for the sheriff’s office, and the trade-in of vehicles through drug seizures.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 5/13/25
- 05/13/2025
- 44 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting focused on critical measures to address teacher shortages, including an approved contract with Proximity Learning, Inc. , totaling $4,691,700. This contract aims to provide certified teachers for live virtual instruction in grades 6 through 12 over a 10-month period. Amid ongoing vacancies, the board discussed the scope and limitations of this initiative, emphasizing the need for certified educators across the district.
