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
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