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- TN
- Shelby County
- 6/11/25
- 06/11/2025
- 284 Minutes
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Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board meeting focused on approving the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, addressing literacy initiatives, and tackling teacher recruitment challenges. The approved budget, totaling $1.9 billion, aims to support educational programs, safety measures, and technology upgrades. However, discussions revealed ongoing concerns about literacy program funding and teacher recruitment, particularly in relation to the partnership with Teach for America and Literacy Mid-South.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 6/10/25
- 06/10/2025
- 222 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent meeting of the Memphis Shelby-County School Board, a review of the district’s budget highlighted significant amendments and ongoing challenges in teacher compensation. Key issues revolved around aligning the budget with state-approved grants, addressing capital fund adjustments, and ensuring appropriate allocation for special education and innovative school models. The board also discussed the recruitment and retention of effective educators and district leaders, emphasizing the need for competitive compensation packages.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 5/27/25
- 05/27/2025
- 151 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Memphis Shelby-County School Board recently approved an expansion of the Goodwill Excel Center, a facility aimed at providing educational opportunities for community members, including those who are incarcerated. This decision was made amidst ongoing discussions about various educational programs and partnerships, including the effectiveness of literacy and tutoring initiatives within the district.
- TN
- Shelby County
- 5/18/25
- 05/18/2025
- 112 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- 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.
