Suburban schools release reopening plans
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Topic: Germantown Municipal School District
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July 2020
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June 2020
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Germantown secures superintendent through 2024 with contract
Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024.
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Germantown to review superintendent contract
Germantown's Board of Education is renewing a new four-year contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel. His current contract does not expire until June 2022.
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Germantown Municipal School District addressing concerns
The Germantown community has signed a letter calling for the suburban school district to better address racial issues in the schools. Superintendent Jason Manuel said he is willing to listen and eager to change.
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Germantown Board of Education approves 2020-21 budget
Germantown has several financial challenges it is facing in its budget in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved its $58.7 million operating budget Thursday evening.
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May 2020
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Houston High cancels traditional graduation ceremony
Houston High told families it will not hold a traditional graduation in June. Germantown Municipal School District made the announcement Tuesday.
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Suburban schools plan ways to celebrate seniors
Suburban districts are each taking a different approach to celebrate seniors' academic achievements in the midst of coronavirus and social distancing guidelines. Some are still hopeful for a traditional graduation ceremony.
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April 2020
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School construction postponed as Germantown grapples with financial effects of COVID-19
The Germantown Municipal School District is limiting general fund spending through the end of the fiscal year to combat reduced revenues streams.
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Schools look for graduation solutions in light of closure
Districts across Tennessee are grappling with graduation celebrations as Gov. Bill Lee recommended schools close for the remainder of the year. Shelby County's suburban schools are looking for ways to honor senior accomplishments.
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March 2020
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Closed for at least the week, suburban schools ponder next steps
Shelby County's suburban school districts were supposed to return from Spring Break this coming week but instead are now, like everyone else, figuring out how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. All are closed at least through the coming week.
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 9: Baptist patient improving
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Germantown revises exam exemption policy
Germantown has approved a modified policy on exam exemptions. The GMSD board wants to emphasize sick students should stay home.
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February 2020
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Germantown school leaders lay out legislative wish list
The Germantown Municipal School District's Board of Education will take the district's legislative wishes to Nashville next week as they meet with state lawmakers.
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Germantown schools take CPR training to the next level
American Heart Association data shows 45% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims survived when bystander CPR was administered.
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Germantown Education Foundation names new leader
Germantown Education Foundation named a former Germantown Municipal School District teacher who also taught in legacy Shelby County Schools as its next executive director.
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January 2020
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Open enrollment begins for Germantown schools
Open enrollment is available to those wishing to transfer to Germantown schools. Residents who wish to transfer to a school for which they are not zoned may also apply.
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Germantown won’t accept new non-residents at 3 elementary schools
Germantown Municipal School District will not accept new non-residents next school year at three elementary schools – Dogwood, Farmington and Riverdale.
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Dogwood cell tower approved by Germantown Board of Education
Germantown's Board of Education approved a cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School Monday. The tower proposal must still go through multiple city approval steps before construction begins at the site.
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Germantown aldermen approve land swap, review multifamily guidelines
Germantown's Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a land swap with the school district in a 3-2 vote Monday. The city wants 15 acres at Forest Hill Elementary for a park and water tower, and the school district gets space for athletic fields at Houston Levee Park.
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December 2019
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County Commission approves policy to allocate suburban school funds
A new policy approved by the Shelby County Commission will make it easier for suburban school systems to tap into capital improvement funds.
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Dogwood principal hopes to bring joy and love in new role
Jessica Woody will assume her role as Dogwood principal in the coming weeks. She says she will continue to love kids as she hopes to instill a joy for learning.
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November 2019
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Germantown exploring adding student adviser to education board
Germantown is exploring the idea of adding a student to its board to help give insight into issues inside its schools.
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Germantown school system to compensate staff with cost-of-living stipend
Germantown Municipal School District will in January give staffers a cost-of-living stipend that could become a permanent part of the budget in future years.
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Germantown names Dogwood Elementary principal
Jessica Woody has been named the next principal of Dogwood Elementary School. Woody has 22 years of experience in education and has served as an assistant principal at Houston Middle School.
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Riverdale students, senior residents spell fun as they work together in bee
Six Riverdale students spent a couple hours of their day off school Tuesday visiting senior residents and participating in a spell-off. The winners will participate in a Memphis-area spelling bee next week.
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