The changing landscape for suburban schools
Superintendents from three suburban school districts appeared on “Behind the Headlines” to talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.
Topic: Germantown Municipal School District
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July 2026
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Germantown to appoint temporary school board member
The vacancy was created by the resignation of Scotty Hendricks Jr.
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May 2026
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Most suburban school districts say they aren’t getting funding owed to them
A 13-year-old referendum is sparking a budget battle in some Memphis suburbs as school boards see flat funding despite higher property values. However, government officials say they can freeze the funding due to other ways they contribute.
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Scotty Hendricks resigns from Germantown schools board
Hendricks is resigning about six months before the end of the term as his family will relocate. He was appointed to the GMSD board in 2025 to finish the term of Dr. Daniel Chatham.
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Germantown school board passes tight $92M budget amid funding battle
The approval “should not be misconstrued as consent,” as Germantown school leaders say there is still money that the city owes the suburban district.
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April 2026
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Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget’ in history
The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state.
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January 2026
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State’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Some suburban districts' grades were low due to Tennessee’s required growth for students with the most need.
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December 2025
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Germantown waits to change debt limit
City leaders have discussed the debt limit several times lately as Germantown Municipal School District seeks to make Houston — the only high school in the municipal district — comparable to other suburban districts’ high schools.
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November 2025
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These Shelby County schools are among best in Tennessee
Tennessee awarded dozens of Shelby County schools “reward” status, a credential for top academic performance. See if your school made the list.
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October 2025
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Germantown schools see fewer students who live in district
The number Germantown residents enrolled this year is 170 fewer than last year. But 784 students who don’t live in the district are also enrolled, some the children of school employees.
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Tennessee should fully fund special education pre-K, districts say
The Lakeland School System has criticized the state’s focus on private school choice over fully funding special education pre-K classes.
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August 2025
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Collierville and Germantown schools restrict student cellphone use
In response to a Tennessee law, school leaders in Germantown and Collierville adopted rules related to students’ personal devices.
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Suburban schools dial up cellphone restrictions
A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.
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Headed to a high school game or event? Don’t forget your clear bag
Germantown Municipal School District recently changed its clear-bag policy, joining the majority of public school districts around Memphis.
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Germantown teachers and staff ready to survive school year
Each year, teachers from all seven Germantown Municipal School District schools gather at Houston High for a party and inspirational speech from Jason Manuel, the superintendent.
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July 2025
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Houston High needs upgrades. Germantown may change its own rules to make it happen.
“We can decide we have a medium-tier school system or a top-tier school system, and that determines how we have to fund it,” a Houston High alumnus and parent said.
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Germantown tries to close $90M gap in Houston High renovation funding
With the city’s debt capacity limitations, the focus of Wednesday’s joint session shifted towards finding alternative funding measures.
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June 2025
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Germantown leaders pledge more money for Houston High makeover
Two Germantown aldermen brought forth proposals Monday evening to put more funds toward Houston High’s master plan. Only one of those plans was approved.
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May 2025
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Germantown increasing teacher pay as part of state mandate
Teachers with a bachelor’s degree will start with a salary of $51,000 annually and can top out at $76,296.
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April 2025
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Germantown hears complaints about funding of Houston High updates
Some Germantown parents expressed disappointment in the city’s six-year plan to invest $8 million in Houston High improvements.
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Germantown about $92M shy of price tag for Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District asked for $100 million toward the Houston High School master plan. The city’s six-year capital plan shows $8 million for the suburban district’s high school.
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March 2025
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Germantown teachers will be getting bonuses
The state-funded bonuses were part of the controversial school-voucher legislation.
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February 2025
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Judge allows Germantown schools to ban service dog
A federal judge said he would allow Germantown Municipal School District to maintain its ban of Herbie, a seizure-alert dog it claims has been more disruptive than helpful to a student with multiple disabilities.
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Suburbs look for silver linings after school-voucher legislation passes
Caught on the back foot by the Tennessee Legislature, the suburban school systems are thinking about how to move forward with the reality of school vouchers.
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January 2025
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School board appointee ready to be ‘loudest advocate’ for Germantown
“Education, to me, is the great equalizer,” said Scotty Hendricks Jr., who Germantown leaders appointed to the Board of Education. “There is nothing that prevents someone that has education from being able to figure out how to overcome obstacles.”
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