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Shelby County Commission

early childhood

Tennessee
June 24, 2019

Funding approval will save 1,000 pre-K seats in Memphis

Shelby County commissioners signed off Monday on $2.5 million in new prekindergarten funding — replacing federal early childhood funds that are expiring June 30.

school finance

Tennessee
June 24, 2019

For the second year in a row, county leaders use one-time funding to grant Memphis schools part of its budget request

The decision reversed a rejection earlier in the meeting where most commissioners abstained from voting on a recommendation to increase recurring costs by $1.9 million.

PLOT TWIST

Tennessee
June 19, 2019

In a change from previous years, Memphis schools likely to get less money than requested from county

A final vote on the county's budget is expected Monday.

The big ask

Tennessee
May 29, 2019

County commissioners weigh extra funding request by Memphis schools

Shelby County Schools has asked the county commission for $7.5 million more for early literacy programs, ACT prep and teachers for English language learners.

school finance

Tennessee
May 15, 2019

Advocacy groups push for Spanish translations, emotional support, and better facilities at Memphis schools

District officials and county commissioners at the meeting said they agreed with the teachers’ requests in principle, though they sometimes differed on specifics.

interview time

Tennessee
February 20, 2019

Four candidates left make their case before commission for open Shelby County Schools board seat

Shelby County Commissioners will likely vote on a successor this Monday.

names are in

Tennessee
February 19, 2019

Ten apply for vacant seat on the Memphis school board, but six live outside of seat’s district

The appointee will fill the seat Teresa Jones vacated and would serve until the term expires in August 2020, not October as previously reported.

new leaders

Tennessee
August 2, 2018

Votes are in: Harris is mayor, majority of funding body for Shelby County schools is new

The winners are important to public education because they will approve the final budgets for Shelby County Schools, which is Tennessee’s largest district, along with six suburban districts.

Leadership & Management

Tennessee
June 25, 2018

Shelby County Commission candidate used previously published news material in her campaign questionnaire

Shelby County Commission candidate Sharon Webb took a portion of a Chalkbeat story and included it word-for-word in her response to a question…

Budget approved

Tennessee
June 18, 2018

County approves more money for Memphis schools, but skirts obligation to match it next year

The decision to approve the budget sets in motion an action that meets the district’s needs for now, but also loses out on locking in more resources for years to come.

exclusive

Tennessee
June 14, 2018

Shelby County Schools wants to shutter charter school that opened outside district limits

But the school's leader says he is close to securing a building within Shelby County Schools boundaries.

budget season

Tennessee
June 12, 2018

Shelby County Commissioners recommend less aggressive pre-K funding plan

A committee of Shelby County Commissioners voted 4-2 Tuesday in favor of approving a plan that details funding for pre-K through 2022.

FUNDING TALKS

Tennessee
May 31, 2018

Shelby County Commissioners reveal tentative plan to fully fund pre-K for families who can’t afford it

County government could add an additional $2.5 million for pre-K for the new fiscal year starting on July 1, according to a new recommendation.

finding funding

Tennessee
March 26, 2018

Nonprofit charged with getting Memphis’ youngest students kindergarten-ready says city’s $6 million is just the start

The city of Memphis recently pledged $6 million for pre-kindergarten seats. But it's just a drop in the bucket of a $40 million pre-K plan.

PRIMARY READY

Tennessee
February 26, 2018

Leadership that controls school funding will change in Memphis this year. Here’s who is running

Shelby County voters will elect a new mayor and a mostly new county commission this year.
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