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Arlington schools lock in superintendent’s new four-year deal, plan raises and stipends

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 19, 2026 12:21 PM CT | Published: May 19, 2026 12:21 PM CT

Arlington Community Schools is heading into next fiscal year right on track for the future, including a new four-year contract for Superintendent Allison Clark.

The district’s Board of Education on Monday, May 18, included the unanimous approval of the fiscal operating budget for 2026-27 beginning July 1, as well as Clark’s new contract. The district had done an evaluation of Clark’s tenure in recent months.

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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