Overview: The Tennessee State Board of Education’s recent meeting focused on a variety of rule revisions, including school safety and the administration of student assessments. However, attention was drawn to proposed rules concerning residential charter schools, with disability rights advocates voicing concerns over the potential implications for at-risk youth with disabilities.
Overview: The Memphis-Shelby County School Board meeting covered a range of topics, from overtime policy and contract processes to the rise in HIV and syphilis rates among students. Key items included the discussions around the approval of overtime policies in emergency situations, governance and financial management, staff treatment, and safety measures for school events.
