Collierville Schools board expected to vote on rezoning in December
The Collierville Board of Education will consider its rezoning proposal next month. If approved, the changes would take place in August 2024.
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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.
West Collierville Middle School Principal Tyler Salyer is recognized as one of the top in the nation.
Collierville Schools is looking to relocate its central office just west of its current building.
Collierville Schools hired consultants to study the projected growth within the district. The study also reviewed whether current facilities will fit the expected needs.
West Collierville Middle School and Collierville Virtual Academy teachers were the first schools in the district to experience the board’s spring appreciation efforts.
Collierville High School is expanding its offerings and students will learn to fly with a new wing.
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland students will return to school Friday as the Memphis area begins to thaw out. Millington Municipal Schools, Memphis-Shelby County Schools and DeSoto County Schools will remain closed.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and seven suburban districts announced canceled classes Thursday because of continued icy conditions.