- TN
- Shelby County
- 2/25/25
- 02/25/2025
- 239 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting was dominated by a grievance hearing focused on alleged improprieties in the voting process for teacher representation under the Professional Educators Collaborative Conferencing Act (PEKKA). The grievances raised concerns about the potential for impropriety and favoritism in the electoral process, with debate and scrutiny regarding the integrity of the process and the roles of various parties involved.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 2/24/25
- 02/24/2025
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Rutherford County School Board meeting spotlighted the Stewart’s Creek High School band, which has been selected to perform at the prestigious 2025 presidential inaugural parade. The band, established in 2013, has grown and will represent their school, county, and state at this national event. A representative from the band expressed gratitude to Dr. Sullivan and the board for their unwavering support. The emotional significance of this opportunity was emphasized, highlighting the lasting impact on students and their families.
- TN
- N/A.
- 2/21/25
- 02/21/2025
- 275 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tennessee State Board of Education recently convened to address various issues, with a key focus on the expansion of the Purple Star School program and disciplinary actions involving educators. The meeting, conducted electronically due to weather conditions, highlighted efforts to support military families through education and debated disciplinary measures for educators involved in serious misconduct cases.
- TN
- N/A.
- 2/20/25
- 02/20/2025
- 203 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent virtual meeting, the Tennessee State Board of Education addressed topics, including evaluations of charter school authorizers’ performance and potential changes to math pathways, particularly the Algebra 2 requirement. Discussions revealed concerns about charter school authorizers’ accountability and the effectiveness of alternative math courses aligning with workforce demands.
- TN
- Williamson County
- 2/18/25
- 02/18/2025
- 72 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Williamson County School Board meeting saw impassioned discussions regarding the equity of compensation for Fine Arts teachers, the adoption of a new science curriculum, and concerns over vendor selection for athletic apparel. Public comments and board deliberations highlighted ongoing debates around educational equity, transparency, and resource allocation in the district.
