Shelby County Schools, TN

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education meets Sept. 29, 2026, to act on routine business plus several substantive items. The board will vote on a $49,983,651.00 ratification amendment with TWF Builders to complete construction of the new Frayser Trezevant Community School, and on a $379,000.00 contract with CDW Government, Inc. for vMWare licensing and support. It will also consider renaming E.H. Crump Stadium as Coach John Iverson Roberts II Stadium, accept a computer/laptop donation valued at more than $15,000 from Mid-South Food Bank, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026–2027 term. Several policies on leave, digital devices, and student internet use are up for a second reading, and two more for a first reading.

• $49,983,651.00 ratification amendment with TWF Builders (CMAR) to complete the new Frayser Trezevant Community School
• $379,000.00 contract with CDW Government, Inc. for vMWare licensing and support for district data center servers
• Resolution to rename E.H. Crump Stadium as Coach John Iverson Roberts II Stadium
• Acceptance of a computer/laptop donation valued at more than $15,000 from Mid-South Food Bank for the Youth Advocacy Program
• Second reading of policies 4025, 4026, 5008, and 6031; first reading of policies 0000 and 6022; election of board Chair and Vice Chair for 2026–2027

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget Finance Committee will meet to hold an opening discussion and receive an update regarding a forensic audit. The meeting also includes a session for questions and answers regarding next steps.

• Forensic Audit Update

Board Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting for a work session to review staff action items and proposed policy changes. The agenda includes reviewing an affiliation agreement with the University of Mississippi and accepting a technology donation.

• First reading of new or revised policies regarding School Board Meetings (0000) and Student Conduct (6022)
• Approval of University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences Affiliation Agreement for 2026–2029 academic years
• Acceptance of a computer/laptop donation from Mid-South Food Bank valued at over $15,000

Academic Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Academic Committee will meet to discuss student performance and program initiatives. The agenda includes a discussion on TCAP scores and the Special Education Pilot Program.

• Discussion of TCAP scores
• Discussion of Special Education Pilot Program

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will discuss the proposed biennial board policy manual review schedule. The committee will also receive an update regarding a governance retreat.

• Proposed Board Biennial Policy Manual Review Schedule

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will hold a discussion regarding the Office of Partnerships and Development. The meeting also includes an opening discussion and a session for questions and answers.

• Introduction and overview of the Office of Partnerships and Development

Executive Session- Closed to Public

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold an executive session closed to the public. The meeting includes a discussion regarding safety and security led by General Counsel Justin Bailey.

• Discussion regarding BSR- Safety and Security

Board Business Meeting

Board Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a work session to consider consent agenda items including multiple contract approvals, policy changes, and a resolution to rename E.H. Crump Stadium. The board will also hear reports from the chair and superintendent. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approve $147,111 MOU with Christian Brothers University for dual enrollment
• Accept $25,000 grant from Urban Child Institute for a project manager position
• Approve $527,521.28 three-year agreement with SchooLinks for college/career platform
• Approve $389,000 renewal with 7 Mindsets for social-emotional learning curriculum
• Approve resolution to rename E.H. Crump Stadium as Coach John Iverson Roberts II Stadium

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will hold a discussion on the 2022 Board Strategic School Fund Allocation Program Policy. No other agenda items are listed beyond opening and adjournment.

• Discussion of the 2022 Board Strategic School Fund Allocation Program Policy

Business Systems Review

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a business systems review meeting, which includes a discussion on stakeholder satisfaction led by the Chief Academic Officer. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of stakeholder satisfaction communications
• Opening and closing discussions with Q&A

Business Systems Review

The Shelby County Board of Education will conduct a business systems review meeting. The agenda includes an opening discussion and a session regarding stakeholder satisfaction led by Dr. Angela Whitelaw.

• Communications: Stakeholder Satisfaction discussion

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting to vote on several new and revised district policies and a series of consent agenda items. The board will review contracts for technical education, digital textbooks, and special education services.

• Acceptance of a $8,736,364.67 TDOE Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant for 91 classrooms
• Renewal of Porter Leath agreement for $1,950,000.00 to manage Pre-K services
• Ratification of $2,632,290.34 in additional payments for special education related services
• Contracts for iCEV Multimedia ($442,060.00), Tennessee Book Company ($230,000.00), and CareerSafe ($140,000.00)
• Second reading of policies regarding social media, telework, and employee dismissals

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing several staff action items, including multiple sole-source contracts for technical education and digital textbooks. The board is also considering grant allocations for Pre-K and music technology, as well as renewals for nursing and social services.

• Amendment to special education and interpreter services contracts totaling $13,632,290.34
• TDOE Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant award of $8,736,365.67 for 91 classrooms
• Porter Leath renewal for Pre-K services and instructional coaching for $1,950,000.00
• Supplemental nursing services for five vendors totaling $944,444.45
• Tennessee Book Company contract for digital textbooks totaling $230,000.00

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget Finance Committee will discuss two resolutions regarding the FY27 budget. These include a July 2026 budget amendment and the assignment of the General Fund balance.

• FY27 July 2026 Budget Amendment Resolution
• FY27 General Fund, Fund Balance Assignment Resolution

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will discuss preparations for the start of the school year. The meeting includes updates on school consolidation and student recruitment strategies.

• First 20 Days of School discussion
• Registration and immunization readiness
• School consolidation progress update and communication plan
• Student recruitment strategy for two returning schools

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will discuss the 2022 Board Strategic School Fund Allocation Program policy and review the policy calendar. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion items.

• Discussion of 2022 Board Strategic School Fund Allocation Program policy
• Review of policy calendar (Policy Summary June 2026)

Business Systems Review

The Shelby County Board of Education will conduct a business systems review meeting. The agenda includes an opening discussion and a discussion regarding student attendance and discipline led by Dr. Shuanta Broadway.

• Discussion on Student Attendance and Discipline

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider approving several contracts for educational assessments and interventions, including a $2,949,725 iReady contract, as part of the consent agenda. The board will also hear committee reports and conduct a first reading of proposed policies on social media, telework, and employee discipline. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Curriculum Associates iReady contract for $2,949,725 for K-12 assessment and intervention tools
• Dual enrollment MOUs with six college partners totaling up to $1,220,000
• Reading Horizons dyslexia intervention contract for $539,464
• ELLevation Pro language assessment contract for $537,030
• First reading of new policies on board social media, employee telework, non-tenured teacher dismissal, and reduction in workforce

Executive Session- Closed to Public

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session, not open to the public. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of litigation. No votes or public actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of litigation (closed session)

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider approving a consent agenda with over a dozen contracts and agreements, including a $2,949,725 purchase of Curriculum Associates' iReady assessment and intervention tools for grades K-12. Other items up for vote include a $537,030 ELLevation Pro contract, a $539,464 dyslexia intervention contract with Reading Horizons, and a $2,550,150 contract for school nurses. Reports from the board chair and superintendent are also scheduled.

• Approval of $2,949,725 iReady assessment and intervention tools contract for K-12
• Approval of $2,550,150 RCM Technology contract for 35 school nurses and 2 field liaisons
• Approval of $539,464 Reading Horizons dyslexia intervention contract
• Approval of $537,030 Curriculum Associates ELLevation Pro for English learners
• Approval of $333,850 University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education turnaround program

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will discuss MSCS Student Recruitment Strategies, including a presentation of a recruitment and enrollment strategy. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online and on the radio. No votes or formal decisions are expected at this committee meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of MSCS Student Recruitment Strategies, including a Recruitment and Enrollment Strategy Final.pptx file

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget Finance Committee will discuss the FY2026 June Budget Amendment, a resolution assigning fund balances for FY2025-2026, and a proposed FY2027 Board Professional Development Budget. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• FY2026 June Budget Amendment (Discussion)
• FY26 Fund Balance Assignment Resolution (Discussion)
• Proposed FY27 Board Professional Development Budget (Discussion)

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will discuss updates to student attendance policy and the district's 2026 legislative update and 2027 legislative proposals. The agenda also includes board policy review and proclamations. One item, Board Strategic Allocations, has been removed.

• Attendance policy status update
• 2026 legislative update and 2027 legislative proposals
• Board Strategic Allocations item has been removed
• Proclamations discussion
• Board policy review

Facilities AdHoc Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Facilities AdHoc Committee will discuss two items: a Building Cleanliness Report and a report on the MSCS Single Purpose Entity. Both items are listed as discussions only, with no action or votes scheduled. The meeting follows the Community Outreach and Engagement Committee meeting.

• Building Cleanliness Report with attached PowerPoint
• MSCS Single Purpose Entity Report with attached PDF

Business Systems Review

The Board of Education will hold a Business Systems Review meeting. Members will discuss exceptional children and nutrition services.

• Discussion on Exceptional Children led by Dr. Angela Whitelaw
• Discussion on Nutrition led by Tito Langston

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1.5 million contract with ImagineLearning for district-wide digital content and a $771,741.50 contract with Instructure for digital learning access. The board also holds a second reading of proposed policy revisions covering school board meetings, parental involvement, promotion, family life education, admissions, student congress, and family engagement.

• Second reading of proposed revisions to policies 0000, 5010, 5013, 5023, 6002, 6061, and 7009
• $1,500,000 contract with ImagineLearning for K-12 online curriculum
• $771,741.50 contract with Instructure for digital learning platform
• $385,143.07 purchase of technology devices for CCTE programs at Cordova, Hamilton, and Whitehaven High Schools
• $320,000 renewal for Afterschool Reporting Center / Pursuit Center with Shelby County Government

Academic Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Academic Committee will meet to discuss communications, College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE), and the Early College program. A presentation on Early College is attached. The agenda consists of discussion items only; no votes or specific proposals are listed.

• Discussion of Early College program with attached presentation (Early College-IC PPT 5-12-2026.pdf)

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget Finance Committee will review third-quarter financial data and a dashboard presentation from the Chief of Business Operations. The meeting includes opening and closing discussions, but no votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Q3 Financials, presented by Tito Langston, with attached March 2026 Dashboard

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will discuss a business systems review of school health services, covering nutrition, exceptional children, health services, wellness, and health clinics. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists solely of a discussion item and procedural items.

• Business systems review presentation on School Health Services (Nutrition Services, Exceptional Children & Health Services, Wellness, & Health Clinics)
• Discussion led by Dr. Shuanta Broadway, Chief of Student Support Services