Legislation would strip MSCS board members of most duties and powers
From left: Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members Tamarques Porter and Towanna Murphy attend a meeting Feb. 25. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A legislative proposal aiming to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools would give a state-appointed board of managers authority over the district for at least four years, according to a yet-to-be-filed legislative amendment.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Mark White Tennessee General AssemblyLaura Testino
Laura Testino is an enterprise reporter who writes about how public policy shapes Memphis. She is currently reporting from Frayser about education and housing. Please write her with your suggestions and story tips.
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