Tennessee bill to ease reading law’s retention policy for 4th graders clears first hurdle
State lawmakers advanced legislation Tuesday that would put fewer fourth graders at risk of being held back this year under Tennessee’s 2021 reading law.
Topic: Gary Lilly
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March 2024
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December 2023
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Bailey: The time seems right for Russell Dyer to take over Collierville Schools
After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.
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August 2023
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Collierville superintendent calls leaving district ‘bittersweet’
Collierville Schools Superintendent Gary Lilly will leave the suburban district effective Dec. 31, to become the executive director of Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS)
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Collierville superintendent to step down in December
Superintendent Gary Lilly has been with the district since 2019. He will step down at the end of the year.
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June 2023
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Suburban school districts eye Shelby County budget
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will review Mayor Lee Harris’ proposed budget on Monday, and it includes increased funding for the suburban school districts.
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August 2022
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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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May 2022
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Collierville Superintendent receives solid review in third year
Collierville Schools Board of Education is confident in its superintendent. As part of the solid review, he received a $15,000 bonus.
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March 2022
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Lee’s school funding proposal progresses despite corruption inquiry
Amid an FBI investigation coming to a head, lawmakers found time to advance Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding overhaul.
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December 2021
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Collierville Schools gives teachers a bonus, extends Lilly’s contract
“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.
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Collierville to consider extending superintendent contract
Collierville Schools is looking to secure its superintendent through 2026. The board is also reviewing bonuses for staff.
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August 2021
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Collierville parents’ mask meeting ends abruptly
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.
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March 2021
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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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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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December 2020
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Collierville students ask to remain virtual; school system’s staff get $1,000 bonus
Collierville students are worried about their safety as they return to school.
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Collierville remote learning due to uncertainty following holidays
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.
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November 2020
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Opinion: Students weigh in on returning to classroom and anxiety of virus
“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.”
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October 2020
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Collierville, Arlington school leaders review summer of pandemic changes
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.
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July 2020
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Collierville Board of Education expresses preference for in-person classes
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.
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Collierville amends school reopening plan
Collierville is expected to make changes to its school reopening plan. The changes are based on recommendations from the Shelby County Health Department.
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June 2020
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Collierville Board of Education gives superintendent solid first review
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.
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May 2020
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Health Department advises against in-person graduation
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.
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April 2020
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Collierville Schools approves budget in virtual meeting
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.
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January 2020
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Flu-related absences close West Collierville Middle School
One Collierville school is closing Friday, and flu is the main culprit.
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November 2019
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Kevin Vaughan honored in final Collierville school board meeting
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.
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August 2019
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TNReady 2019: Five suburban districts have Reward schools
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.
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