Meet the candidates for Collierville school board Position 4
Three men are seeking the remaining two years of Keri Blair’s term. A former educator, a current educator and a manager at a railroad company are vying for the seat.
Topic: Collierville Board of Education
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November 2024
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Two Collierville school board candidates on rezoning, waiving tuition
Wanda Gibbs is facing a challenge from Rachelle Maier on Collierville’s Board of Education.
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Three hopeful for unexpired term on Collierville school board
Charles Green, Tom Bailey and Jeremy Smith are vying to complete Keri Blair’s unexpired Position 4 term on Collierville’s School Board.
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Paul Childers running unopposed in Collierville school board race
Paul Childers reflected on his first term on the school board and thought about some of the challenges on the horizon.
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October 2024
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Wright Cox looks toward next term serving Collierville Schools
Collierville Board of Education Chairman Wright Cox is unopposed in the Nov. 5 election. He’s served on the school board since the district’s inception.
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May 2024
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Collierville Schools budget to invest ‘big and bold’ in staff
Collierville Schools’ proposed $137.2 million budget highlights its appreciation for the district’s teachers and includes holiday bonuses.
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March 2024
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Crosswind Elementary set for renovation, expansion
Collierville’s Board of Education will rezone elementary students ahead of the 2025-26 school year, and the expansion opens possibilities. The board also made several purchases related to the new central office.
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February 2024
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Collierville mayor ‘open to running,’ but undecided on reelection
Collierville residents have several local races to consider when they vote this fall.
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Planning commissioner appointed to Collierville Schools Board of Education
Charles Green, a former teacher who’s a member of the Collierville Planning Commission, will fill the Collierville Schools Board of Education vacancy until the Nov. 5 election.
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January 2024
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Collierville Virtual Academy to close
Collierville Virtual Academy will cease operations at the end of the academic year. The suburb’s Board of Education approved the closure Tuesday evening.
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Collierville Schools board votes to postpone rezoning for one year
Jeff Jones, interim superintendent, made it clear the decision was not to rescind rezoning elementary schools but to delay until the 2025-26 school year.
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Collierville approves superintendent contract for Russell Dyer
Collierville Board of Education met Friday to approve a contract for its next leader, Superintendent Russell Dyer.
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Collierville outlines steps to replace Keri Blair on school board
Those interested in filling the position must be a citizen of Tennessee, a resident and qualified voter of Collierville and have a GED or high school diploma.
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Collierville Schools likely to delay rezoning by one year
The delay would pass the responsibility to Russell Dyer, the suburb’s new superintendent, who is expected to assume his role in March.
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December 2023
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Collierville interviews 5 familiar names for school superintendent
Superintendent Gary Lilly is leaving, so Collierville Schools carried out interviews for a new superintendent Friday.
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Collierville Schools employees could receive holiday bonus
After a day of fretting Collierville Schools may not get holiday bonuses, the school board will consider the change on Tuesday.
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Collierville Schools eliminating annual Christmas bonuses
Collierville Schools is not planning on giving its employees a bonus this holiday season, but other suburban school districts are.
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November 2023
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Collierville explores rezoning for elementary schools
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.
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September 2023
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Collierville Schools names Jeff Jones as interim superintendent
Collierville named its interim superintendent Tuesday. He will serve upon Gary Lilly’s departure until the end of the academic year.
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May 2023
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Collierville Schools employees surprised with year-end bonus
“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.
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April 2023
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Collierville Schools Board of Education approves $130M 2023-24 budget
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.
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February 2023
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Collierville teachers given thanks, handshake — and a free lunch
West Collierville Middle School and Collierville Virtual Academy teachers were the first schools in the district to experience the board’s spring appreciation efforts.
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Flight simulators headed to new wing at Collierville High
Collierville High School is expanding its offerings and students will learn to fly with a new wing.
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January 2023
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Up and away: Collierville students soar beyond simulators
Collierville High School has flight simulators, but a new program will take students above and beyond.
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December 2022
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Collierville gives employee bonuses ahead of Christmas
“We want to take care of our teachers and staff. A chemistry teacher is just as important as a plant manager. Everybody has a role to play.”
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