MSCS board approves $12.3M in property sales, finalizes new buildings team
“As we start to close or repurpose schools in our communities, I want to be extremely thoughtful about it,” interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond said. “Because I know what closing a school in a community can mean.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Final votes from the school board on Tuesday, June 24, moved four properties toward final sales and all other district property toward a final plan for school closures and consolidations.
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Laura 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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