Shelby County Schools hires Joris Ray as next superintendent
Shelby County Schools interim superintendent Joris Ray’s position was made permanent by a unanimous school board vote Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
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A resolution approved by the nine-member school board said a national search for a superintendent was unnecessary and would cost the district time and resources. Ray’s selection marks a reversal for board members, who signaled early on they planned to conduct a national search.
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