District management
MSCS officials say closing Georgian Hills Elementary would consolidate neighborhood enrollment into fewer buildings, reducing district cost.
Board members didn’t budge on their refusal to hire ABM Industries due to complaints filed over a decade ago. The current contract expires Dec. 31.
MSCS leaders want to create the third combined middle-high school in the district if Chickasaw Middle closes in June. Parents worry that will spark behavioral issues.
MSCS leaders recommended combining Lucy Elementary School with Woodstock Middle to fill more seats. But parents worry about safety issues caused by big student age gaps.
Roderick Richmond says he’s helped rebuild trust in the district over the past 11 months. But it’s up to the school board to decide who takes over in July.
MSCS leaders said 11 Frayser-Corning teachers could be affected if the school shuts down. Some parents worry that will harm students who’ve grown attached.
Roderick Richmond’s term ends July 31. The board is asking MSCS teachers and staff to anonymously review his 10-month performance.
The MSCS board voted Tuesday to hire a lawyer who will assess the legality of cutting short five members' terms in the 2026 race. Candidate filing starts next month.
Each of the schools at risk of closing this year will have a meeting over the next two months. The first will be at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Frayser-Corning Elementary School.
It’s one of many proposals put forward by the district's facilities committee to help address over $1 billion in MSCS maintenance costs over the next decade.
MSCS educators say fewer students are showing up to class due to fear of encountering ICE agents while traveling to and from buildings.
The commission secured just enough votes Monday to overturn the mayor’s decision. That means five school board members will serve only half of their allotted terms.
Superintendent Roderick Richmond is proposing sending displaced students into nearby schools to fill open seats.
Two of the four schools slated for closure this year are located in Frayser. MSCS leaders say next Wednesday’s meeting will give families important information about suggested shutdowns and other topics.
Some incumbent MSCS board members say they won’t align with a party. But that could put them at a disadvantage in a Democratic stronghold like Shelby County.
The MSCS board elected Natalie McKinney as its leader Tuesday with six votes.
Recommendation to shutter four MSCS schools leaves many details up in the air. Here are the key questions we’re following.
MSCS leaders say the affected schools have costly maintenance needs and low utilization. A fifth school is slated to be transferred to a neighboring suburban district.
It’s unclear which schools will be included in the plan that could come as early as Tuesday. There are several MSCS buildings quickly approaching the end of their useful life.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools cut teacher vacancies by hundreds compared with this time last year, thanks to a bolstered HR team, an official said. Over 200 new hires hold conditional licenses, which expire in 3 years.