Conservative parents criticize GMSD for spring holiday calendar discussion
The calendar review process in Germantown Municipal School District drew criticism as the calendar committee wanted to change the name of the holidays around Easter.
Topic: GMSD
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October 2023
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September 2023
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GMSD formally asks election commission to find new voting sites
GMSD’s Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution with the request Tuesday evening.
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Germantown Schools to ask Shelby County Election Commission to find new polling sites
Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.
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May 2023
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Germantown has Tennessee’s highest third grade language arts proficiency
TCAP test results shows nearly 80% of the Germantown school district’s third graders scored proficiently on the English language arts portion. Tennessee Department of Education released district-level data Wednesday.
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GMSD might have to pay custodians more, some on school board not happy
“I’m a little irritated that Arlington is just apparently throwing money around and we’re having to react,” GMSD board member Brian Curry said. “I’m not real happy about that.”
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December 2022
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Betsy Landers finishes term on Germantown school board
Betsy Landers concluded her time on the Germantown Board of Education with her final meeting Tuesday night.
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November 2022
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MSCS: Germantown offers $5 million for namesake schools
Negotiations are underway related to the Germantown namesake schools, but it’s unclear if an agreement will be reached prior to deadline.
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Dogwood educator receives ‘Oscar of Teaching’ award
The fifth-grade teacher received the Milken Educator Award on Thursday which includes $25,000 for the winner to use as they choose.
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Chatham leads Germantown school board candidates in campaign funds
Financial disclosures sometimes shed light on who is backing candidates in the non-partisan race.
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October 2022
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Two Germantown fathers face off for open Germantown school board seat
Dr. Daniel Chatham and Jeffrey Chipman are running for the seat left open by Betsy Landers’ decision to not seek reelection.
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August 2022
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Political newcomer to challenge chair of Germantown school board
One Germantown mother is challenging Angela Griffith, the current school board chair. The race is one of two contested school board races on the Germantown ballot.
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Betsy Landers will not seek reelection for Germantown school board
Betsy Landers has decided to step down from the Germantown Board of Education at the end of her current term. Landers was appointed to the board in 2016.
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June 2022
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GMSD budget speaks to strategic plan objectives
The $87.6 million financial plan is part of the city’s $201.2 million budget.
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February 2022
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Germantown offering online learning academy statewide
Germantown Municipal School District is offering its online academy to students across Tennessee in the fall. About 85 students attended Germantown Online Academy of Learning in its first year.
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January 2022
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Germantown Municipal School District drops mask requirement
The board instituted a mask mandate on Dec. 31 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases following the holidays and unknowns related to the Omicron variant.
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Germantown district to require masks in schools
The Germantown Municipal School District will require students to wear face coverings when they return to class Tuesday.
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December 2021
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Germantown district considers tuition for transfers
Germantown Municipal School District mulls tuition for Shelby County children who don’t live in the suburb. The district already charges Tennesseans who live outside Shelby County $4,736 per year, and those outside of Tennessee pay $9,733.
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Germantown school board selects new chair
Angela Griffith will serve as chair of the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education in 2022. It’s her first time serving in the role.
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September 2021
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Germantown schools see fewer COVID-19 cases following judge’s order
Since the temporary restraining order was issued, Germantown has seen a slower rate of cases. Other suburban districts noticed a slight decrease or no change since Labor Day.
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Germantown expanding virtual school grades to K-12
Germantown is expanding its virtual school to families who want that option for elementary students.
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July 2021
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Germantown adding student to school board
Germantown’s Board of Education will add a high school student to its board this fall. He or she will be selected by the Houston High principal and provide student insight to the board.
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Germantown School District announces COVID guidelines
Germantown schools provided details of its COVID safety precautions for the coming school year.
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May 2021
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Houston High softball complex, water tower move forward
Germantown’s Design Review Commission moved the new water tower and Houston High’s softball complex forward Tuesday.
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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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Masks optional for Collierville, Arlington, Germantown students
Beginning Monday, Collierville Schools will make masks optional for students through the end of 2021. Arlington Community Schools and Germantown Municipal School District also are loosening their masking requirement.
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