MSCS Superintendent Joris Ray resigns amid investigation of misconduct
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member Michelle Robinson McKissack (middle) attends a special called meeting where Joris Ray resigned from his position as superintendent. Ray was put on paid leave on July 13 after the Board voted 7-2 to open a full investigation into allegations of his misconduct. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Ray was put on paid leave on July 13 after the Board voted 7-2 to open a full investigation into allegations of his misconduct that were first reported by The Daily Memphian days before.
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Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.
Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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