Germantown school board chair faces challenge in reelection bid
One Germantown parent is aiming to unseat the school board chair in the Nov. 8 GMSD election.
Topic: Germantown Board of Education
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October 2022
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Germantown begins to envision Houston High’s future
Germantown is in the conceptual phase of developing a long-range plan to strategically position its high school to best serve the needs of students so they can thrive.
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August 2022
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Arlington choral teacher seeking Germantown school board seat
An Arlington teacher is running for school board in Germantown. He will face a local pediatrician for the seat held by Betsy Landers. Landers is not seeking reelection.
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Germantown school board chair to seek reelection
Angela Griffith has decided to seek another four-year term.
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Political newcomer to challenge chair of Germantown school board
One Germantown mother is challenging Angela Griffith, the current school board chair. The race is one of two contested school board races on the Germantown ballot.
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Betsy Landers will not seek reelection for Germantown school board
Betsy Landers has decided to step down from the Germantown Board of Education at the end of her current term. Landers was appointed to the board in 2016.
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July 2022
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Pediatrician enters Germantown school board race
Dr. Daniel Chatham, a local pediatrician, plans to seek a seat on the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education.
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June 2022
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Germantown school board adopts library book policy, though parts of it may be ‘problematic’
The Board of Education is implementing a policy to review its books. However, it’s causing some confusion among board members.
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GMSD budget speaks to strategic plan objectives
The $87.6 million financial plan is part of the city’s $201.2 million budget.
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May 2022
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Germantown school district to provide clinic for staff
Community Care Associates, part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will provide the services for the health and wellness clinic.
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January 2022
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Germantown district to require masks in schools
The Germantown Municipal School District will require students to wear face coverings when they return to class Tuesday.
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December 2021
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Germantown district considers tuition for transfers
Germantown Municipal School District mulls tuition for Shelby County children who don’t live in the suburb. The district already charges Tennesseans who live outside Shelby County $4,736 per year, and those outside of Tennessee pay $9,733.
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Germantown school board selects new chair
Angela Griffith will serve as chair of the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education in 2022. It’s her first time serving in the role.
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Germantown school board weighs masks as other districts lift mandates
The suburb discusses the reason it feels it must mask. Many other school districts in the state have lifted their mask mandate.
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October 2021
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School board election bills filed for special session
Bills are proposing making school board elections partisan. Some educators question the move.
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September 2021
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Germantown names Houston student to board of education
Germantown has named its first student board member. She will serve a one-year term in an advisory non-voting role.
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August 2021
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Germantown approves softball bid, superintendent contract
The suburb’s Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday night from Grinder, Taber & Grinder to complete some of the Houston High softball facilities.
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July 2021
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Germantown adding student to school board
Germantown’s Board of Education will add a high school student to its board this fall. He or she will be selected by the Houston High principal and provide student insight to the board.
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June 2021
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Germantown Board of Education discusses adding student to board
The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.
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April 2021
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Germantown Schools OKs Houston Middle bid, whole child director
Germantown’s Board of Education approved a construction firm for Houston Middle School’s addition. Board members also added a position to look at the academic and non-academic needs of students.
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January 2021
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Germantown school leaders identify legislative wishes
Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.
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Germantown Board of Education gets first look at Houston Middle addition
School Board members got a first look at renderings and plans for Houston Middle School in its Tuesday night work session.
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December 2020
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Eoff selected as Germantown Board of Education chairwoman
Amy Eoff will serve as chairwoman of Germantown’s school board in 2021.
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November 2020
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Germantown eliminates semester exams, provides bonuses to staff
Germantown’s Board of Education eliminated semester exams for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, teachers will receive a $1,000 bonus in December.
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Linda Fisher ‘enjoyed every minute’ on Germantown school board
Linda Fisher is stepping down from the Germantown Board of Education after seven years. Fisher is the last original member on the suburban district’s board.
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