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Here are Germantown school board applicants’ thoughts on Houston High plans

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 02, 2025 6:53 PM CT | Published: January 02, 2025 6:26 PM CT

Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education will have a new member by the end of the month as the suburb’s officials fill a vacancy.

On Thursday, Jan. 2, the city announced that seven residents will interview for the position, which is open following Dr. Daniel Chatham’s resignation


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When city leaders established the municipal school district, they also gave the Board of Mayor and Aldermen the responsibility of appointing a school board member when a vacancy occurs.

Although 14 people applied, the aldermen expressed to the administration staff who they’d like to interview. The list was cut in half.

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Abigail Warren

Abigail Warren

Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.


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