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.
Topic: Germantown Municipal School District
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June 2021
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Germantown school leaders reviewing grading scale change
If adopted Tuesday, the change may help Germantown Municipal School District students compete for scholarships. Board member Brian Curry noted that a student earning a 92 might have about a 3 for a grade point average in Germantown. In other districts, it would be a 4.
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May 2021
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Germantown school budget moving through approvals
Germantown’s Board of Education will take a second look at its $74.2 million budget Monday. The budget will be rolled into the suburb’s overall $194.5 million budget.
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Germantown names whole child director
Germantown has named Liz Dias as its first whole child director. Dias currently serves as Houston Middle principal.
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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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Kelsey drops amendment regarding Germantown legacy schools
Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, withdrew an amendment regarding ownership and operations by Shelby County Schools of three schools bearing the Germantown name. He said negotiations seem to have begun.
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Germantown district considers opening a virtual school
GMSD’s board voted for the administration to proceed with an application for a standalone virtual school.
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Bill affecting 3Gs heads to House floor, chased by Kelsey amendment
The House is scheduled to hear legislation related to Germantown’s namesake schools Monday, but language affecting the 3Gs won’t be part of it.
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Bill directed at transferring 3Gs advances in Senate Education Committee
A bill regarding the three Germantown namesake schools that appeared dead when it failed in the state Senate education committee Wednesday, got new life after Sen. Brian Kelsey amended the measure.
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Industrial broker: Real estate agent engineers a rare career
Laura Meanwell has worked as an engineer, led a successful campaign to change Germantown school hours, served on civic commissions, and even been a “director of euphoric events.” Now, she has a job that’s unusual for women in Memphis: Industrial real estate broker.
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White says Germantown schools transfer bill gets all sides to the table
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, state Rep. Mark White acknowledges the bill doesn’t address many of the complexities of the local schools merger and demerger that kept the three namesake Germantown schools in the Shelby County Schools system.
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March 2021
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Opinion: Expect a battle before SCS surrenders 3G schools
Much like the resolution to starting municipal schools in Shelby County’s suburbs, Germantown is backing state legislation to get the 3G schools under its control.
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Houston High students to continue hybrid-learning through May
Germantown Municipal School District leaders plan for high school students to remain on the hybrid schedule. However, next year students likely will return to in-person learning five days per week.
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Third-grade retention law causes suburban superintendents angst
Suburban superintendents are wary over a plan that would hold back third-grade students based on TNReady data. The law is supposed to take effect in 2023.
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Collierville, Germantown school employees seize vaccine opportunity
Germantown Baptist Church’s vaccination site was dedicated to teacher inoculations Friday. Collierville Schools and Germantown Municipal School District collaborated to offer the vaccine to their employees.
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February 2021
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Gus’s, Houston Middle expansion moving ahead in Germantown
Germantown’s Design Review Commission gave favorable reviews to Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken and the addition to Houston Middle School.
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Suburban districts set plans for teacher vaccinations
Teachers are eligible for vaccinations in Shelby County. The suburbs are releasing plans for how it plans to give vaccinations to those teachers who want it.
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More than 6,000 SCS employees set to receive vaccines this week
Just before schools are set to open next week, more than 6,000 Shelby County Schools employees will receive their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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All six suburban districts’ campuses closed Monday
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington students will continue to learn remotely Monday as uncertainty around road conditions in the suburbs persists.
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Suburban schools closed Wednesday due to road conditions
Arlington and Lakeland will be closed Wednesday as Bartlett students transition to virtual learning.
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Millington Schools remains closed due to inclement weather
Millington Schools will remain closed, while other suburban districts plan to reopen Friday.
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Threat of winter weather closes suburban schools, U of M campuses
All six suburban districts and the University of Memphis campus are closed due to the threat of winter precipitation.
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Germantown Planning Commission favors Houston Middle School addition
Germantown Planning Commission approved Houston Middle School’s plans to add a 42,000-square-foot addition Tuesday evening. The plans are to accommodate current overcrowding at the school.
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January 2021
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TNReady requirements concern suburban superintendents
The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.
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Houston High vice principal taking on new district role
Missy Abel is taking on a new role with Germantown Municipal School District.
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