Collierville expands superintendent search
Collierville Schools has expanded its pool beyond three applicants presented last week.
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Collierville Schools has expanded its pool beyond three applicants presented last week.
After a day of fretting Collierville Schools may not get holiday bonuses, the school board will consider the change on Tuesday.
Collierville Schools is not planning on giving its employees a bonus this holiday season, but other suburban school districts are.
A previous finalist for Collierville Schools superintendent and four internal candidates are among 19 hopefuls seeking to lead the suburban district after the resignation of Gary Lilly.
Collierville Schools elementary school rezoning has been in the works for months
A first public meeting was held two weeks ago, where Superintendent Gary Lilly shared a presentation about the elementary school rezoning process. While questions were answered, some parents weren’t satisfied.
Also happening: Bartlett could get food trucks, a star-studded holiday tribute to Elvis Presley airs and Collierville parents can speak their mind on school rezoning.
The Collierville Board of Education will consider its rezoning proposal next month. If approved, the changes would take place in August 2024.
Collierville Schools released a proposed map for rezoning at the elementary levels to better address capacity issues at existing schools. Rezoning is expected ahead of the 2024-25 academic year.
Collierville named its interim superintendent Tuesday. He will serve upon Gary Lilly’s departure until the end of the academic year.
It’s the first time in Collierville Schools history for one of its schools to receive the honor.
Collierville Schools Superintendent Gary Lilly will leave the suburban district effective Dec. 31, to become the executive director of Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS)Related story:
Superintendent Gary Lilly has been with the district since 2019. He will step down at the end of the year.
The collaboration is a new joint effort between the three districts to engage with industries and create opportunities for students.
Collierville Schools adopted a policy that could help recruit teachers by waiving tuition in situations where hiring is a challenge.
Collierville Schools is considering one way to address its hard-to-fill positions, but the Board of Education has strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will review Mayor Lee Harris’ proposed budget on Monday, and it includes increased funding for the suburban school districts.
It’s fitting for a Collierville elementary school named Tara Oaks, that the idea for a campus garden would sprout from an acorn. Now kids are putting down the devices and getting their hands dirty.
Germantown Middle’s principal will go back to Collierville’s school district, where she previously taught sixth grade.
“It’s very evident these leaders don’t come into these roles for the salaries. It’s truly to make an impact for our children, ” said Collierville Schools board member Keri Blair.
Under state law, third graders who score less than proficient on the TCAP are at risk of retention; some local suburban districts revealed between 7.3% and 12% of their students may need to retake the test.
Collierville agreed to sell the former University of Memphis satellite campus to the suburban school district.
The University of Memphis Collierville Center is owned by the suburb. The town is looking to sell the building to the suburban district for its central offices.
Collierville Schools hosted its fifth annual Dragon Games. The event is geared toward student with special needs.
Collierville Schools approved its budget Tuesday evening, which includes a 3% cost of living adjustment. The $130.4 million budget must also be approved by the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.