MSCS asks City of Memphis for $25 million
News of the formal ask follows Mayor Young telling the public Tuesday that he plans to ask City Council to raise property taxes to fill what could a $30 million budget hole.
Topic: MSCS
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April 2024
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New MSCS leader repeats concern that school district is bloated
Superintendent Marie Feagins has been talking to senior leadership about the issue and a “few positions that have been posted” are to streamline operations, she said at a briefing that also covered safety, truancy and more.
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March 2024
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New MSCS superintendent’s contract includes ethics clause
The former superintendent departed under an investigation into allegations that he abused power and violated district policies.
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New Frayser high school overview
Latest cost estimates for the proposed Frayser area high school
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From MLK Prep to Trezevant and back again
While the new Frayser high school is being built on the current site of MLK Prep, those students will have to attend another school. Then, once the new school is built, Trezevant High School will close.
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New Cordova high school overview
Cost estimates for the new high school proposed for the Cordova area.
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As prices double for two new high schools, questions arise, too
The cost of building new high schools in Cordova and Frayser has more than doubled since the projects were first proposed. The debate about what to do involves money, equity and what amenities are needed for a state-of-the-art school.
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From MLK Prep to Trezevant and back again
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February 2024
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Rep. White to file legislation to let governor add members to Memphis school board
Rep. Mark White (R-Memphis) cited prolonged frustration with the board’s locally elected leadership when explaining his plans to Chalkbeat on Tuesday.
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Memphis school board poised to select new superintendent Feb. 9
MSCS board members are set to select a new public schools leader from a slate of three out-of-town finalists.
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January 2024
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MSCS’ building strategy in the works: See which schools may be affected
In all, nearly half of the district’s buildings, and their communities, could be affected if the district follows through on the plan.
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Student deaths spur Memphis Schools to launch crime initiatives
MSCS Interim Superintendent Toni Williams points to efforts the district is taking to quell the violence that has taken the lives of 22 students in the 16 months she’s served.
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November 2023
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Memphis’ school district needs to cut $150 million in spending. Hundreds of jobs are on the line.
MSCS leaders have proposed eliminating 675 jobs along with a mix of student programs as they figure out how to cut $150 million in spending from next year’s budget.
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October 2023
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MSCS presentation shows how facilities overhaul may unfold
MSCS officials shared the plans on Wednesday during the first meeting of a new steering committee that’s helping the district develop its buildings strategy and generate community support for it.
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Peabody Elementary will remain closed for rest of school year
Relocating for the rest of the school year “is the best and least disruptive option as we restore this historic gem,” Memphis-Shelby County Schools wrote in a letter to families.
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September 2023
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Althea Greene remains MSCS board chair for second year
“I pray that my colleagues, that we will lead together,” Greene said Tuesday. “We will march together. We will disagree, but disagree together.”
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New MSCS custodial contracts would give school staff more input
Under the proposal, which the school board will consider next week, the district would contract with four cleaning companies.
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August 2023
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MSCS amends budget to include $5 million in HVAC maintenance
The decision came as some Memphis-Shelby County School buildings are struggling with air-conditioning issues amid a summer of record high temperatures.
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Statewide assessment of academic growth shows gains for MSCS
Memphis-Shelby County Schools scored a Level 5 distinction on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System for the second consecutive year.
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Here’s what Calvo wants in the next MSCS superintendent
Barely one week into his new role, Mauricio Calvo already has ideas regarding the superintendent search, charter schools and student literacy.
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MSCS kicks off first day of school
Teachers, students and faculty geared up for the first day of school Monday, Aug. 7, as more than 110,000 MSCS students headed back to class for the 2023-24 school year.
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Suspect at Hebrew Academy shooting is former student
The alleged shooter is reportedly a former student at the Academy and is Jewish, per an updated statement from Congressman Steve Cohen.
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July 2023
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Literacy Mid-South hiring 100 to expand free tutoring program
Literacy Mid-South is seeking to hire 100 tutors for its Tutor901 program, an initiative to provide free in-school English and language arts tutoring for second to fourth graders.
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Tuesday evening storm cuts power at some MSCS schools
MSCS is closing 18 summer program sites July 19 after a Tuesday evening storm led to power outages.
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MSCS tackles charter schools, dual enrollment and, of course, the superintendent search
The Memphis-Shelby County School board met for an academic committee meeting Tuesday to discuss education accessibility and progress for district students.
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MSCS educators named finalists for TDOE awards
Two Memphis-Shelby County Schools employees are finalists for state awards honoring their work in education.
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