One day, one test: Suburban superintendents wary of retention law
Suburban superintendents are concerned about the high stakes attached to the TCAP test and if it’s an accurate measure of whether students are reading proficiently.
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Suburban superintendents are concerned about the high stakes attached to the TCAP test and if it’s an accurate measure of whether students are reading proficiently.
Collierville Schools Board of Education is confident in its superintendent. As part of the solid review, he received a $15,000 bonus.
Amid an FBI investigation coming to a head, lawmakers found time to advance Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding overhaul.
“It was very important for (the board) to show appreciation for our folks in what has been a very difficult year,” Superintendent Gary Lilly said.
Collierville Schools is looking to secure its superintendent through 2026. The board is also reviewing bonuses for staff.
A gathering for Collierville residents to discuss the school mask mandate ended before it began. The parents and others gathered at Suggs Park got up and walked to their cars when members of the media arrived.
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.
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.
Collierville students are worried about their safety as they return to school.
Some parents are frustrated that their students are learning remotely this week. Superintendent Gary Lilly said staff will “monitor the situation” before deciding to reopen three of its schools to students.
“As students, many of us are saddened when we see decisions made about our well-being that will not affect the decision-makers but will clearly affect us. We just hope this starts a true conversation where every argument is given equitable consideration.”
The Arlington and Collierville school systems are using a similar mix of hybrid online and in person classes along with virtual options for elementary school students. The superintendents of the two suburban systems talked on “Behind The Headlines” about prospects for more change.
Collierville's Board of Education passed a resolution Tuesday night calling for five days a week of in-person classes, and giving the superintendent the ability to open schools in "the least restrictive manner" possible. The resolution will be sent to state legislators.
Collierville is expected to make changes to its school reopening plan. The changes are based on recommendations from the Shelby County Health Department.
Superintendent Gary Lilly was awarded a $15,000 performance bonus. The board examined his leadership with six metrics and gave him a 4.33 out of a possible 5.
The Shelby County Health Department has advised against large in-person graduation ceremonies, according to a letter by Gary Lilly sent to Collierville seniors and parents.
The pandemic creates funding challenges, but the district expects federal aid through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Additionally, the 2020 fund balance will help alleviate obstacles.
One Collierville school is closing Friday, and flu is the main culprit.
Kevin Vaughan was honored Tuesday evening in his final meeting as a Collierville School Board member. Board members, aldermen and staff praised Vaughan's efforts.
TNReady scores showed Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville Germantown and Lakeland are among the top-performing districts in the state. Lakeland was designated as an Exemplary district by the Tennessee Department of Education.
New Collierville Superintendent Gary Lilly welcomed students back to school Monday. He greeted students and talked with teachers to kick off the 2019 academic year.
A retirement party Sunday at Collierville High School honored longtime educator John Aitken, who has retired after 39 years in education. The community gathered to celebrate his career and thank him for his service.
Retiring Collierville Schools Superintendent John Aitken received high marks in his final superintendent report, approved unanimously by school board members this week.
Collierville’s Board of Education has unanimously approved a contract for Gary Lilly to be the next superintendent of the suburban district.
Collierville goes to the other side of the state for the suburb's new school superintendent and selects Gary Lilly, the director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools, to replace John Aitken.
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