Shelby County Schools public meetings in 2022

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve an Operating and Transfer Agreement with the Millington Municipal School District, contingent on that district's approval at its own meeting. The board also unanimously approved waiving its reversionary interest in the E.A. Harrold School property, transferring it to Millington.

• Approval of Operating and Transfer Agreement with Millington Municipal School District (contingent)
• Waiver of reversionary interest in E.A. Harrold School to Millington Municipal School District
• Both motions passed unanimously (6-0) with no public speakers

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting and voted on several actions. They approved a Memorandum of Understanding with teacher unions, suspended Section B of the paid holidays policy, amended the 2022-2023 instructional calendar, and approved an operating and transfer agreement with the City of Germantown and Germantown Municipal School District. All motions passed with majorities, with one abstention on the MOU.

• Suspension of MSCS Policy 4044 Paid Holidays (Section B suspended until Jan 2, 2022)
• Amendment of the 2022-2023 Instructional Calendar
• Approval of Operating and Transfer Agreement with City of Germantown, Germantown M.S.D., and Shelby County
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Memphis-Shelby County Education Association and United Education Association of Shelby County

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to discuss and vote on revoking charter agreements for Arrow Academy School of Excellence, KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle, KIPP Memphis Academy Middle, and Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle. The motion to revoke failed with all seven board members voting against. No changes were made to the charter schools' status.

• Vote on revoking charter agreements for Arrow Academy School of Excellence, KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle, KIPP Memphis Academy Middle, and Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle
• Motion to revoke failed with all seven board members voting no
• Public comment session held before the vote
• Meeting purpose was to discuss recommendations from Memphis-Shelby County Schools

December Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held its December business meeting, approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda. They adopted policy revision 5021 Library Services on first reading after suspencing rules, and received committee reports including the Superintendent Search Advisory Committee charter.

• Adopted policy 5021 Library Services (statutory revisions) on first reading after suspending rules
• Approved Charter Schools Renewal Timeline for 2023-2024 school year
• Approved $505,365 contract with Stand for Children Leadership Center for 9th Grade Success program
• Approved $251,700 payment to Cognia for accreditation renewal (federal funds)
• Received Superintendent Search Advisory Committee charter and other committee reports

Charter School Grievance Meeting: Revocation Hearing for KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle and KIPP Memphis Academy Middle

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a grievance meeting regarding the potential revocation of two charter schools. The agenda includes a recommendation from the MSCS Office of Charter Schools and a response from the charter operator.

• MSCS Office of Charter Schools Recommendation
• Charter Operator Response

Charter School Grievance Meeting: Revocation Hearing for Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a grievance meeting to consider the revocation of the charter for Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle. The agenda includes a recommendation from the MSCS Office of Charter Schools, the charter operator's response, board Q&A, public comment, and discussion of next steps.

• MSCS Office of Charter Schools recommendation on revocation
• Charter operator response presentation
• Board Q&A session
• Public comment period
• Discussion of next steps

Charter School Grievance Meeting: Revocation Hearing for Arrow Academy School of Excellence

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a grievance meeting to consider the revocation of Arrow Academy School of Excellence's charter. The agenda includes a recommendation from the Office of Charter Schools, a response from the charter operator, board Q&A, and public comment. No decisions have been made; the board will discuss next steps.

• Charter revocation hearing for Arrow Academy School of Excellence
• MSCS Office of Charter Schools recommendation
• Charter operator response
• Public comment period
• Board discussion on next steps

November Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education met to approve operational items affecting district schools, including charter school amendments, a mathematics textbook committee, and contracts for student support and technology. These approvals determine instructional materials, school enrollment caps, and funding allocations for the district. The board also temporarily suspended a policy to adjust meeting schedules. Two previously scheduled items regarding charter revocations and laptop purchases were removed.

• Approved charter amendments for Memphis STEM Academy (increased enrollment) and denied Believe Memphis Academy (K-3 grades)
• Approved a $505,365.00 contract with Stand for Children for a high school success program
• Approved a $2,332,760.00 purchase order to CDW Government for electronic device accessories
• Approved a $737,740.00 proposal for the Christian Brothers University Aspiring Teacher Cohort
• Approved the 2023-2024 charter school renewal timeline and a K-12 mathematics textbook selection committee

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to discuss and take action on recommendations for charter school amendments. The board voted to deny then approve Believe Memphis Academy's request to add grades K-3, with the approval motion passing 8-0. The board also approved Memphis STEM Academy's petition for increased enrollment.

• Denial of Believe Memphis Academy grade level addition (K-3) failed (motion failed 1-7)
• Approval of Believe Memphis Academy grade level addition (K-3) passed (8-0)
• Approval of Memphis STEM Academy increased enrollment passed (8-0)
• Public comment period held before votes

Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Engagement Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will discuss truancy, including a presentation from the Truancy Committee, and consider next steps at its November 14, 2022 meeting. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion items.

• Discussion of truancy with a Truancy Committee presentation (4,307 KB file attached)
• Closing discussion on next steps

Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting

The Legislative Advocacy Committee will discuss proposed 2023 legislative priorities and the 2023 Students on the Hill program. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and planning next steps.

• Discussion of 2023 Proposed Legislative Priorities
• Discussion of 2023 Students on the Hill program
• Closing discussion on next steps

Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee will meet to discuss a proposed budget amendment for November 2022 and review October financials. The agenda includes over 20 discussion items covering facility repairs, contract renewals, grants, and equipment upgrades. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the committee will deliberate and may make recommendations to the full board.

• November 2022 Budget Amendment
• October 2022 Financials review
• Furniture for Avon Lenox HS
• Snowden K-8 School HVAC Project
• Security Fencing at Various School Locations

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss revisions to several board policies, including superintendent compensation and benefits (1004), library services statutory revisions (5021), and interscholastic athletics statutory revisions (6051). A charter school policy (1001) is also on the agenda. One item on superintendent-related policies (1001, 1002, 1003, 1005) is marked to be removed from discussion.

• Policy 1004 Superintendent Compensation and Benefits
• Policy 5021 Library Services – Statutory Revisions
• Policy 6051 Interscholastic Athletics – Statutory Revisions
• Policy 1001 Charter Schools
• Item 2.03 (policies 1001, 1002, 1003, 1005) marked TO BE REMOVED

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Evaluation Committee is discussing updates from the Community Committee, Student Committee, and Community Roundtable, as well as the evaluation timeline for 2021-22. Attachments reference a national superintendent search process, indicating that topic is under consideration.

• Discussion of Community Committee activities
• Discussion of Student Committee activities
• Community Roundtable discussion
• Evaluation Timeline 21-22 review
• National Superintendent Search Process file attached

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee will discuss 22 items including charter school revocations, renewal timelines, and multiple grants and contracts. Topics also encompass a math textbook selection committee, homeless enrollment updates, and an MOU with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and next steps.

• Charter Priority School Revocations 2022
• Fall 2022 Charter School Amendments
• Charter Renewal Timeline 2023-2024
• Battelle Education Grant (Maxine Smith STEAM Academy)
• MOU with TN Dept. of Children's Services (Shelby Region)

Board Retreat-Day 2

This is a board retreat day with discussion items including a policy overview and review, plus closing discussion on next steps. The meeting is open to the public but not livestreamed. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused without specific votes or financial decisions.

• Discussion of board policy overview and review (attached PDF)
• Opening discussion to start the retreat day
• Closing discussion on next steps

Board Retreat-Day 1

This is a procedural board retreat with no votes or public hearings scheduled. The board will discuss a presentation and outline next steps. No concrete decisions or specific proposals are on the agenda.

• Board discussion item (2.01) with attached presentation (3,264 KB) – no topic specified

October Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved the meeting agenda, removing a $505,365 contract for Stand for Children Leadership Center for High School Success. The board adopted new and revised policies on second reading, including updates to acceptable use and student conduct policies. The consent agenda was approved, which included a $350,000 contract with Boston Consulting Group for an early literacy community plan and a $250,000 year-two funding agreement with Cognia Inc. for turnaround plans at Hawkins Mill Elementary and Trezevant High School.

• $505,365 contract for Stand for Children Leadership Center removed from agenda
• $350,000 contract to Boston Consulting Group for early literacy community plan
• $250,000 year-two funding to Cognia Inc. for school turnaround at Hawkins Mill Elementary and Trezevant High
• Adopted new/revised policies: Acceptable Use revisions, new Test Security policy (5020), Student Conduct revisions, Internet Safety revisions
• Approved minutes from September 27 business meeting and October 18 work session

Oath of Office Ceremony: Frank Johnson, District VII

This is a ceremonial meeting where Frank Johnson takes the oath of office as the newly elected or appointed board member for District VII. The agenda includes welcome remarks, the oath, closing comments, and adjournment; no substantive decisions or policy discussions are scheduled.

• Oath of Office ceremony for Frank Johnson, District VII

October Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will discuss and vote on several staff action items, including a $350,000 contract with Boston Consulting Group for a community plan to support early literacy. Other notable items include contracts for high school success programs, school turnaround plans, playground equipment, and vehicle purchases.

• $350,000 contract to Boston Consulting Group for early literacy community plan
• $505,365 contract to Stand for Children for 9th Grade Success program
• $250,000 acceptance of year-two funding for Cognia turnaround pilot at Hawkins Mill and Trezevant high schools
• $1,377,000 amendment to Teach For America contract (no cost increase) for Aspiring Teachers Fellowship
• $125,157 contract for playground equipment at A.B. Hill and Evans elementary schools

Business Operations and Oversight Committee Meeting

The Business Operations and Oversight Committee of Shelby County Schools will discuss the sale of vacant land formerly occupied by Graves Elementary School. They will also review several technology and facilities contracts, including Microsoft support, IT staffing, intercom replacement, and various HVAC and fire alarm projects at multiple schools. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Sale of vacant land, former Graves Elementary
• Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support contract
• District-wide intercom replacement (ENA Services, Oteka Technologies, Webex)
• Snowden K8 HVAC replacement (Martin & White Mechanical Contractors)
• White Station HS HVAC replacement (Martin & White Mechanical Contractors)

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on October 4, 2022. Agenda items include updates from Boston Consulting Group, a high school freshmen success program, supports for homeless students via Kids Incorporated, and a Battelle Education Grant for W.H. Brewster Elementary. The committee will also discuss Cognia Inc. school turnaround plans, a vehicle purchase for Pre-K Head Start, an amendment to PowerSchool SIS, and implementation of the 'Say Dyslexia' program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion.

• Discussion of school turnaround plans by Cognia, Inc.
• Supports for homeless students presented by Kids Incorporated
• Battelle Education Grant discussion for W.H. Brewster Elementary
• Vehicle purchase for Pre-K Head Start program
• Amendment to PowerSchool SIS statement of work for additional renewals

Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee will meet to discuss first-quarter financial results for the current fiscal year, an update on ESSER federal pandemic relief funds, and the process for developing the FY2024 budget. All items are for discussion only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Q1 Financials for the current fiscal year
• Update on ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) spending
• Initial discussion of the FY2024 budget process
• Meeting held in Coe Auditorium at 160 S. Hollywood, Memphis

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will meet to discuss a proposed School Security Code of Ethics. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda item.

• Discussion of School Security Code of Ethics (revised document attached)

September Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education elected a new chair and vice-chair, adopted policy revisions, and approved a consent agenda including a $6,528,000 contract with First 8 Memphis for pre-K services in 51 classrooms. The board also approved a $135,100 USDA Farm to School Implementation Grant and introduced first-reading policies on acceptable use and test security. The agenda was modified to remove a Melrose Stadium contract and add two new items.

• Elected Althea Greene as board chair and Sheleah Harris as vice-chair for 2022-2023
• Approved $6,528,000 contract with First 8 Memphis for pre-K services in 51 classrooms
• Approved $135,100 USDA Farm to School Implementation Grant
• Adopted second-reading policy revision on HIV/AIDS (personnel)
• Heard first reading of policies on acceptable use, test security, student conduct, and internet safety

September Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing a consent agenda of staff action items. The board will vote on contracts for First 8 Memphis early childhood programs, vendor agreements for student certifications, and facility furnishings. Several education grants and a corrective action plan are also on the agenda.

• Contract with First 8 Education Services for $6,528,000.00 to manage 51 Pre-K classrooms
• Contracts with five community partners for $640,000.00 to support First 8 Memphis Pre-K programs
• Contract with First 8 Memphis for $750,000.00 in wraparound services across 25 classrooms
• Purchase order to Lucas Business Solutions for $385,281.44 to furnish Shady Grove Early Learning Center
• Acceptance of a $272,698.00 McKinney-Vento subgrant through the Tennessee Department of Education

Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee will discuss the August 2022 financial reports, receive an update on ESSER (federal COVID relief) funds, and begin a discussion on budget priorities for the upcoming period. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only work session.

• Review of August 2022 financials
• Update on ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) spending
• Discussion of budget priorities for the district

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Academic Performance Committee is meeting on September 13, 2022, to discuss a range of education-related items, including workforce needs, First 8 education services, grants, and partnerships. No votes are scheduled; the meeting consists entirely of discussion items and opening/closing remarks.

• Workforce needs and certifications discussion
• First 8 Education Services, including community partners, coaching, and wraparound services
• McKinney-Vento Subgrant Award 2022-2023
• Battelle Education Grant and other grants/contracts (e.g., Curriculum Associates, University of Memphis, Southwest TN Community College dual enrollment)
• Feeder patterns in MSCS and freshman success initiatives

Business Operations and Oversight Committee Meeting

The Business Operations and Oversight Committee will discuss five items: furniture for 3030 Jackson's 2nd floor, a vent hood purchase, Melrose Stadium improvements, a school funds online/cashless system, and a teacher morale and retention grant. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Furniture for 3030 Jackson- 2nd Floor
• Vent Hood Purchase
• Melrose Stadium Improvements
• School Funds Online/Cashless System
• Teacher Morale and Retention Grant

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee of Shelby County Schools is meeting to discuss four policies: Acceptable Use (4015), Maintaining Test Security (5020), Student Conduct (6022), and Internet Safety and Use (6031). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of discussion items.

• Discussion of Policy 4015 Acceptable Use
• Discussion of Policy 5020 Maintaining Test Security
• Discussion of Policy 6022 Student Conduct
• Discussion of Policy 6031 Internet Safety and Use

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $1.3 million contract with Peer Power Foundation for ACT preparation services at 12 high schools and a $139,420 contract with Footsteps2Brilliance for an ESL mobile learning platform. A $150,405 lease renewal for Medical District High School was removed from the agenda. The board also held a first reading of policy revisions on promotion and retention (Policy 5013).

• Approved $1,300,000 contract with Peer Power Foundation for ACT prep and tutoring at 12 high schools
• Approved $139,420 contract with Footsteps2Brilliance for ESL mobile technology platform (ESSER III funds)
• Removed from consent agenda: $150,405 lease renewal for Medical District High School with Southwest TN Community College
• First reading of policy revisions: Policy 5013 Promotion and Retention (statutory/regulatory updates)

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education considered and approved a resolution to end its employment relationship with Superintendent Joris M. Ray and to discontinue an independent investigation. The motion passed with eight votes in favor and one abstention.

• Board adopted resolution severing employment with Superintendent Joris M. Ray and discontinuing independent investigation (vote 8-0-1).

August Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider consent action items including a $1.3M contract for ACT prep at 12 high schools, renewals, purchases, and grant acceptances. A $4.5M tutoring MOU with Literacy Mid-South was removed from the agenda by approved amendment.

• Approval of $1,300,000 contract with Peer Power Foundation for ACT prep at 12 high schools
• Removal of $4,500,000 MOU with Literacy Mid-South for TN All Corps Tutoring Grant
• Renewal of $150,405.49 lease agreement for Medical District High School with Southwest TN Community College
• Purchase of $261,250 Thrivist Platform digital license from Tennessee Book Company for 95,000 users
• Approval of $286,098.29 renewal for Naviance by PowerSchool college/career readiness platform

Audit, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial matters. Discussion items include the June 2022 unaudited financial statements and an August budget amendment.

• June 2022 Unaudited Financial Statements
• Fund Balance Policy
• ESSER Spending Update
• August Budget Amendment
• ERS- Student Based Budgeting

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee of Shelby County Schools meets to discuss a series of academic programs and agreements, including Peer Power tutoring and ACT prep, Footsteps2Brilliance, TeachTown, and a state special schools agreement. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion only.

• Peer Power: HS Tutoring/Mentoring and ACT Prep (discussion)
• Footsteps2Brilliance (discussion)
• State Special Schools Agreement with Shelby County Schools (discussion)
• Project Lead the Way at Ardaugh, Sea Isle, Barret's Chapel, Parkway Village (discussion)
• MOU - Literacy Midsouth: TN All Corp Tutoring Grant (discussion)

Business Operations Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss multiple operational items including paper replenishment, moving vendors, bottled water distribution, nursing contracts, probation liaison, youth court program, visitor management system renewal, HVAC replacements at Southwind ES and Central HS, copier services, stadium improvements at Whitehaven and Halle, paving and driveway projects at East HS, vehicle fleet fuel, and MWSBE spending. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion-only items.

• Discussion on HVAC system replacement at Southwind ES and Central HS
• Whitehaven Stadium Improvements and Halle Stadium Improvements
• East HS Paving Project and East HS Holmes St. Driveway
• Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. - Vehicle Fleet Fuel
• Methodist/LeBonheur Nursing Contract

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee of Shelby County Schools meets to discuss policy revisions, including a personnel policy on AIDS (4008) and statutory/regulatory updates to promotion and retention (5013), graduation requirements (5004), and awarding credits (5006). These are discussion items only; no votes or final actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of policy 4008 (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome – Personnel)
• Discussion of policy 5013 (Promotion and Retention – statutory and regulatory revisions)
• Discussion of policy 5004 (Graduation Requirements – statutory and regulatory revisions)
• Discussion of policy 5006 (Awarding Credits – statutory and regulatory revisions)

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved two contracts for Pre-K services at a special called meeting. The first is $2,550,000 for Head Start services at up to 17 classrooms through community partners. The second is $1,806,298.84 for VPK Pre-K services in 19 classrooms across 11 centers.

• Approved $2,550,000 contract for Head Start Direct services to community partner centers, covering up to 17 Pre-K classrooms for 2022-2023.
• Approved $1,806,298.84 in contracts for VPK Pre-K education services across 11 community partner centers, totaling 19 classrooms for 2022-2023.
• Funds from Office of Head Start and Tennessee Department of Education mandate.
• Both motions passed unanimously with all six board members voting yes.

July Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a second reading of a policy revision (Policy 6037) on grading students in the Hospital-Homebound Program. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included a $195,000 contract renewal with ALL Memphis for literacy intervention at three schools and acceptance of a $180,710 GEAR UP TN 3.0 grant for Kingsbury High School. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding with the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission was approved.

• Adopted Policy 6037 revision on grading of students in the Hospital-Homebound Program
• Approved $195,000 contract renewal with ALL Memphis for literacy intervention at Vollentine, Sherwood, and Lucie E. Campbell Elementary Schools
• Accepted $180,710 GEAR UP TN 3.0 Year 5 Collaborative Grant for Kingsbury High School
• Approved MOU with Tennessee Public Charter School Commission
• Approved minutes from June 29, July 13, and July 19 meetings

July Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is considering several staff action items at this work session, including denying charter applications for Binghampton Community School, Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls, Tennessee Volunteer Military Academy, and Westside Middle School. The board will also discuss accepting the Voluntary Pre-K Grant ($9,792,040.12) for 103 classrooms and the Early Literacy Grant ($1,100,000) for teacher training, along with contract renewals and construction extensions.

• Deny charter applications for Binghampton Community School, Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls, Tennessee Volunteer Military Academy, and Westside Middle School
• Accept $9,792,040.12 Voluntary Pre-K Grant for 103 classrooms
• Accept $1,100,000 Early Literacy Grant for district-wide teacher training
• Renew contract with ALL Memphis for $195,000 for literacy intervention at three elementary schools
• Extend construction contracts for CCTE classroom renovations at multiple schools to December 31, 2022

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to consider allegations of policy violations involving Superintendent Ray. The board voted 7-2 to adopt a resolution appointing independent counsel to review the allegations and legal counsel to advise on the employment relationship. This was the only substantive action taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of procedural items.

• Resolution appointing independent counsel to review allegations of MSCS policy violations pertinent to Superintendent Ray
• Vote: 7-2 in favor (Miska Clay Bibbs, Billy Orgel, Kevin Woods, Michelle R McKissack, Althea Greene, Sheleah Harris, Charles Everett affirmative; Stephanie P Love, Joyce D Coleman negative)
• Motion by Althea Greene, second by Sheleah Harris
• Recommended action formalized as a board resolution

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Evaluation Committee meets to discuss the timeline and process for the Superintendent's 21-22 evaluation. The committee will review a presentation on the evaluation process and timeline, and consider next steps.

• Opening discussion on Superintendent 21-22 Evaluation Process and Timeline (presentation attached)
• Discussion on evaluation timeline
• Closing discussion on next steps

Audit, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Audit, Budget and Finance Committee will meet to discuss the year-end timeline for closing the fiscal year and receive updates on ESSER (federal pandemic relief) spending and key performance indicators. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Year-End Timeline presentation and discussion
• ESSER Spend Update
• ESSER Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) discussion

Business Operations and Oversight Committee Meeting

The Business Operations and Oversight Committee of Shelby County Schools will discuss several operational items, including contract extensions for CCTE classroom renovations across multiple districts and schools. Also on the agenda are a farm lease agreement for Bolton HS, a nutrition services agreement for the 22-23 school year, and other facility and service contracts. No financial details are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of MATA bus cards
• Contract extensions for CCTE classroom renovations in Districts 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, Bolton AgriSTEM, and Mt. Pisgah
• CCTE Bolton HS Farm Lease Agreement
• Nutrition Services agreement to administer the School Nutrition Programs for 22-23 SY
• MSCS Shrine School Playground Improvements by Wilco Services, LLC

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee will discuss over a dozen items including charter authorization recommendations, multiple grant renewals and acceptances, homeless student enrollment updates, and partnerships with behavioral health providers. No votes are scheduled; the committee is in discussion mode.

• Charter Authorization Recommendations (discussion)
• Early Reading Training – TDOE Grant Acceptance
• Project Lead the Way Grant for Whitehaven ES
• PreK Nursing Services contract (discussion)
• Gear Up 3.0 Grant Renewal

June Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education holds its June business meeting, including a second reading and vote on proposed grading policies for PreK-5 (policy 5014) and grades 6-12 (policy 5015), and a first reading of a policy on grading for hospital-homebound students (6037). The board also considers consent agenda items approving a lease agreement with LeMoyne-Owen College for $175,000, a $1,892,787.97 payment to PowerSchool for student information system renewals, and a $559,186.12 contract renewal for Instructure MasteryConnect assessment software.

• Second reading and vote on grading system policies 5014 (PreK-5) and 5015 (grades 6-12)
• First reading of policy 6037 on grading of hospital-homebound students
• Consent agenda: MOU and lease renewal with LeMoyne-Owen College for Hollis F. Price Middle College High School ($175,000)
• Consent agenda: $1,892,787.97 payment to PowerSchool for student information system and PD management renewals
• Consent agenda: $559,186.12 one-year renewal of Instructure MasteryConnect assessment contract

June Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a work session to vote on a consent agenda including multiple contracts and purchases. Key items include renewals of the district's student information system, digital content platform, and assessment tool, as well as laptop purchases for two schools. The board will also hear reports from the chairman and superintendent.

• Approval of PowerSchool Group LLC renewal for $1,892,787.97 for Student Information System maintenance
• Approval of FlexPoint digital content contract for $1,601,272.00 for grades K-12, including Memphis Virtual School
• Approval of Imagine Learning LLC contract for $502,500.00 for high school intervention program
• Purchase of laptops and carts for Highland Oaks Middle School ($129,555.00) and Geeter K-8 School ($143,684.40)
• Approval of MOU and lease agreement with LeMoyne-Owen College for Hollis F. Price Middle College High School ($175,000.00)

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to discuss the FY 2022-2023 adopted budget. Board members approved an amendment to the FY 2022 budget for $2,287,124,371 and adopted the FY 2023 budget for $2,089,210,507. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of FY 2022 budget amendment – $2,287,124,371
• Adoption of FY 2023 MSCS budget – $2,089,210,507
• Public comment period for community input

Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Legislative Advocacy Committee will discuss legislative updates, including a summary of recently passed Tennessee education laws and a lobbyist report. The meeting is primarily informational with no votes scheduled.

• Review of 2022 Legislative Report summarizing passed TN education laws
• Discussion of MSCS lobbyist legislative report for June 14, 2022

Internal Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Operations Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing discussion items on grading systems for PreK-5 and 6-12, grading for hospital-homebound students, and a biennial review of internal board policies. The agenda lists these items for discussion only, with no votes or final decisions scheduled for this meeting.

• Policy 5014: Grading system for grades PreK-5
• Policy 5015: Grading system for grades 6-12
• Policy 6037: Grading of students on the hospital-homebound program
• Biennial review of internal board policies (Policy 0000)

Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee is discussing the FY 2022 May financial statements, an ESSER spending update, and key performance indicators. They will also review a YTD budget amendment for June 2022 and the FY 2023 adopted budget, along with an operating and capital resolution. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• FY 2022 May Financial Statements discussion
• FY 2022 May ESSER Spending Update
• FY 2022 ESSER KPIs review
• FY 2022 June YTD Budget Amendment
• FY 2023 Adopted Budget Presentation and Operating & Capital Resolution

Business Operations and Oversight Committee Meeting

The Business Operations and Oversight Committee will discuss multiple procurement and contract items, including intercom replacements, laptops for Highland Oaks MS and Geeter K-8, software renewals, and an emergency HVAC project at Norris Road. Also on the agenda is the sale of Brookmeade and improvements at Melrose Stadium. These are discussion items only; no votes are scheduled.

• East HS intercom replacement (ENA Services, LLC)
• Emergency HVAC project at Norris Road
• Sale of Brookmeade property
• Melrose Stadium improvements
• Data center replacement/servers (Ahead)

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss June Key Performance Indicators, professional development partnerships, and renewals for numerous educational software and service contracts. Items also include a Head Start extension request, early childhood nursing services, and a grant for Whitehaven ES. The meeting consists entirely of discussion items with no listed votes.

• June Key Performance Indicators discussion
• Professional development partnerships with Christian Brothers University and University of Memphis
• Renewal of Mastery Connect, Imagine Learning, Nearpod, and other software
• Head Start response extension request
• Whitehaven ES PLTW Grant

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting on June 6, 2022. The board voted to approve a four‑year custodial cleaning services contract with Service Master Clean for $34,419,000.69, with a possible 3% CPI increase and an optional one‑year renewal. The contract will provide cleaning services for the Memphis‑Shelby County School District starting the 2022‑2023 school year.

• Approval of custodial cleaning services contract with Service Master Clean for $34,419,000.69
• Contract term of four years beginning the 2022‑2023 school year, with one‑year renewal option (max five years)
• Allows up to a 3% CPI increase in subsequent years
• Funded from General Funds – Custodial Services Budget
• Motion passed with affirmative votes from board members

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a business meeting with procedural items, committee reports, and public comment. The board voted down a $34,419,000.69 custodial cleaning contract with Service Master Clean (motion failed 4-2), then approved a consent agenda that included a $49,990 sponsorship with the Shelby County Health Department for vaccination awareness and a $750,000 contract with Boston Consulting Group for third-grade literacy support.

• Rejected $34,419,000.69 custodial cleaning services contract with Service Master Clean (motion failed 4-2)
• Approved $49,990 sponsorship agreement with Shelby County Health Department for childhood vaccination awareness
• Approved $750,000 contract with Boston Consulting Group for third-grade reading commitment
• Approved consent agenda and minutes of April 26 and May 17 meetings

CANCELLED- May Work Session

The May 24, 2022 work session of the Shelby County Board of Education was cancelled. No decisions were made on any of the scheduled agenda items, which included proposed contracts and grants.

• Proposed sponsorship agreement with Shelby County Health Department for vaccination awareness ($49,990) not voted on
• Proposed $750,000 contract with Boston Consulting Group for third-grade reading support not voted on
• Proposed lease renewal with Southwest TN Community College ($150,405.49) not voted on
• Proposed acceptance of Best for All Grant ($410,000) from TNDOE not voted on
• Proposed $1.75M contract with Engage2Learn for blended learning not voted on

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a resolution adopting the district's proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget of $1,083,754,130. The vote was unanimous. The meeting also included procedural items such as roll call and public comment.

• Approved the $1,083,754,130 Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed Budget (unanimous vote).

Business Operations & Oversight of Committee Meeting

The Business Operations & Oversight Committee will discuss over 20 items including custodial services, construction contracts, technology upgrades, and the sale of former Brookmeade Elementary to Libertas School. No votes are taken at committee; items are discussed before possible action by the full board.

• Service Master Clean custodial cleaning services contract
• Curtis Construction CCTE classroom repairs and renovations
• Sale of former Brookmeade Elementary to Libertas School
• Cyber Technology Intrusion Upgrade
• Computers for ASD 3 Schools

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

This is a discussion-only meeting of the Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee. The committee will review May KPIs, an overview of the Academic Framework, and a presentation on early literacy by Boston Consulting Group. Additional discussion items include grants, leases, agreements, and contracts, but no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Southwind PLTW Grant (discussion)
• LeMoyne Owen MOU for Hollis F. Price (discussion)
• MDHS Lease Agreement (discussion)
• Pre-K Furniture and Get Ready for Pre-K Backpacks (discussion)
• YMCA Before and Aftercare for SLA (discussion)

Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee met on May 10, 2022. The committee discussed the April 2022 financial statements and a May 2022 budget amendment. It also reviewed ESSER key performance indicators, considered approval of the FY 2023 Federal Consolidated Administration application, and presented the FY 2023 proposed budget and next steps.

• Review FY 2022 April financial statements
• Consider FY 2022 May budget amendment
• Examine ESSER key performance indicators
• Approve FY 2023 Federal Consolidated Administration application
• Present FY 2023 proposed budget and next steps

April Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a consent agenda that includes returning four Achievement School District schools to Memphis-Shelby County Schools for the 2022-23 school year, consolidating them into three new schools. The board also approved a $275,230 purchase of laptop carts for 20 ESL classrooms and a $121,322.50 contract for renovations at three high schools. Procedural items included roll call, approvals of minutes, and committee reports.

• Plan to transition Frayser Achievement, Corning Achievement, Georgian Hills Achievement, and Whitney Achievement schools back to MSCS, creating Frayser-Corning Elementary, Georgian Hills Elementary, and Whitney Elementary
• Award of $275,230 to Thomas Consultants and Broadway Typewriter for laptop carts and laptops for 20 ESL classrooms
• Contract of $121,322.50 to Curtis Construction for CCTE classroom renovations at Bellevue Middle, Booker T. Washington High, and Central High
• Second reading of proposed policies under unfinished business
• First reading of proposed policies under new board business

April Work Session

At the April 19, 2022 work session, the Shelby County Board of Education considered a range of actions, including school transitions, charter applications, technology purchases, and construction contracts. The board will vote on a consent motion to award Curtis Construction a $360,569 contract for Career‑Technical‑Education classroom repairs and renovations at several District 2 high schools. Other items include approving the return of four Achievement School District schools to the district, denying four charter school applications, and purchasing laptops and carts for twenty K‑5 ESL classrooms for $275,230.

• Approve transition plan for four ASD schools back to Memphis‑Shelby County Schools
• Deny charter school applications for Binghampton Community School; Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls; Tennessee Volunteer Military Academy; and Westside Middle School
• Approve $275,230 award to Thomas Consultants and Broadway Typewriter Co. for laptops and carts for 20 ESL classrooms
• Approve $360,569 contract with Curtis Construction for CCTE classroom renovations in District 2 (Craigmont HS, Douglas HS, East T‑STEM HS, Kingsbury CTC, Manassas HS)
• Approve $121,322.50 contract with Curtis Construction for CCTE classroom renovations in District 1 (Bellevue MS, Booker T. Washington HS, Central HS)

CANCELLED- Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Shelby County Board of Education's Community Outreach and Engagement Committee was cancelled and did not occur. No business was conducted or discussed.

Business Operations and Oversight Committee Meeting

The Business Operations and Oversight Committee will discuss a range of operational items, including the sale of Klondike Elementary School, multiple contract amendments (e.g., Powerschool Group, Sheffield HS paving, PROCORE), and service contracts for custodial work, construction, and technology. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Sale of Klondike Elementary School
• Sheffield HS Paving Amendment
• Powerschool Group, LLC Amendment
• Custodial Contract
• Fire Alarm System Replacement

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee will discuss multiple items including April key performance indicators, ESL laptop carts, grant acceptances, Exceptional Children Pre-K furniture, a homeless quarterly update, and charter school authorization and an emergency amendment. No votes are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion items.

• April KPIs (2.01)
• ESL K-5 Classroom Laptop Carts with Devices (2.02)
• Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Grant Acceptance (2.03)
• Charter Schools: Authorization (2.09)
• Charter Schools: Emergency Amendment (2.10)

Audit, Budget, & Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Audit, Budget, & Finance Committee is scheduled to discuss March 2022 financials, an April budget amendment, ESSER KPIs, and next steps for the FY23 budget. The agenda lists these as discussion items without specifying proposed changes, dollar amounts, or final decisions. Tracking district finances and budget amendments determines how school funds are allocated for educational services.

• March 2022 Financials
• April 2022 Budget Amendment
• ESSER KPIs
• FY23 Budget Update (Next Steps)

March Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved the March 29, 2022 consent agenda, which included renewal of BrightBytes technology services for $540,000, a $100,000 contract with The New Teacher Project for early literacy, and a $156,511.60 contract with Renasant Convention Center for the Mid-South Symposium. The board also approved turnaround plans for Hawkins Mill Elementary and Trezevant High School, and a K-5 world languages textbook adoption. The meeting included procedural items and committee reports.

• Renewal of BrightBytes technology services contract for $540,000 (ESSER funds)
• Approval of $100,000 contract with The New Teacher Project for early literacy professional learning
• Approval of $156,511.60 contract with Renasant Convention Center for 2022 Mid-South Symposium
• Approval of turnaround plans for Hawkins Mill Elementary and Trezevant High School
• Approval of K-5 World Languages Expansion Textbook Adoption

March Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will vote on multiple staff action items during its March work session. Major consent items include a $2.3 million contract for medical supplies and equipment, a $750,000 professional services contract with Educational Epiphany, and a $540,000 renewal of BrightBytes technology services. The board also will consider school turnaround plans for Hawkins Mill and Trezevant High and a textbook adoption.

• $2.3M contract to Medical Solutions Inc for medical supplies at five clinics
• $750,000 contract to Educational Epiphany for professional services
• $540,000 renewal of BrightBytes technology services using ESSER funds
• Approval of turnaround plans for Hawkins Mill Elementary and Trezevant High School
• $476,600 purchase of school supplies for Summer Learning Academy

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The committee will hold an opening discussion and review the timeline for the Superintendent 22-23 evaluation process. The meeting includes a discussion on facilitator roles and next steps.

• Superintendent 22-23 Evaluation Process and Timeline

Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee will meet to discuss several items. Topics include the February 2022 financials, a March 2022 budget amendment, an update on the FY23 budget and next steps, the ESSER return on investment, and the SEA survey results. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review February 2022 financials
• Consider March 2022 budget amendment
• Discuss FY23 budget update and next steps
• Examine ESSER ROI
• Review SEA survey results

Business Operations & Oversight of Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Business Operations & Oversight Committee will discuss a series of operational items. Topics include the sale of the former Georgia Avenue Elementary School, emergency HVAC replacements at Chickasaw Middle School, a vendor ratification for an emergency BAS system, renewal of the AT&T 1FB contract, and storage units for 125 locations. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Sale of Former Georgia Avenue Elementary School
• Emergency HVAC Unit Replacements – Chickasaw Middle School
• Vendor EK Automation ratification for BAS emergency system
• AT&T 1FB Renewal
• Storage Units for 125 Locations

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee will discuss and potentially recommend a textbook adoption for K-5 world languages expansion. Other discussion items include March Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), early literacy implementation, summer learning academy, and turnaround pilot programs. The committee also will consider an addition for student clinic supplies.

• K-5 World Languages Expansion Textbook Adoption (Recommendation)
• March KPIs review
• Early Literacy Implementation Network (New Teacher Project)
• Summer Learning Academy discussion
• Turnaround Pilot Programs update

February Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved policy revisions on second reading for teacher tenure, graduation requirements, and advanced courses, while postponing two grading system policies pending a legislative update. The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included a contract renewal with RCM Technologies for school nursing services at $908,223, approval of the 2022-2023 instructional calendar, and approval of special course applications for the 22-23 school year.

• Adopted policy revisions for Teacher Tenure (4040), Graduation Requirements (5004), and Advanced Courses (5005) on second reading
• Postponed grading system policies 5014 (PreK-5) and 5015 (6-12) until April pending legislative update from TN General Assembly
• Approved contract renewal with RCM Technologies (USA), Inc. for 36 registered nurses at $908,223 through June 2022
• Approved 2022-2023 instructional calendar (180 days)
• Approved special course and program of study applications for 2022-2023 school year, including Diesel Technology program

Budget Retreat

This is a budget retreat for Shelby County Schools. The board will discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a reference to a previous day's board budget retreat document. No votes or concrete figures are listed; the agenda is primarily a discussion and planning session.

• Budget Discussion item referencing a 6,352 KB PDF of a prior board budget retreat

February Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will discuss and vote on multiple consent agenda items, including a $10.3 million contract for classroom additions at Kingsbury High School, renewal of nursing services, and approval of the 2022-2023 instructional calendar. The agenda was amended to add a late item (7.17), whose details are not in the provided document. The meeting is a work session with public access limited to 35 seats.

• Contract for Standard Builders, Inc. for Kingsbury HS classroom additions — $10,310,629
• Renewal of RCM Technologies for school nursing services — $908,223
• T-Mobile Project 10Million grant providing 5,819 hotspot devices with 100GB for K-12 students
• Contract with Relay Graduate School of Education for teacher residency program — $375,000
• Grant of $100,000 from Learn Fresh Education for Robert R. Church's STEM program

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee meets to discuss several items, including February KPIs, a cashless system, a donation to Robert R Church, a nursing contract, the instructional calendar, a $10 million T-Mobile project, a diesel technology program, and state board authorizer evaluation results. All items are for discussion only; no votes are listed on the agenda.

• February KPIs discussion
• Cashless System discussion
• Robert R Church Donation discussion
• Nursing Contract discussion
• T-Mobile Project – $10 million discussion

Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Legislative Advocacy Committee will meet to discuss legislative priorities and receive a legislative update. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

• Legislative update presentation (820 KB PDF attached)

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget Finance Committee will discuss the FY21 audit highlights, a cashless system proposal, January 2022 financials, and a FY 2022 budget amendment. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• FY21 Audit Highlights presentation
• Cashless system proposal discussion
• January 2022 financials review
• FY 2022 Budget Amendment discussion

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss Board Policy 5013 on Promotion and Retention. No board action is required; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of policy 5013 on student promotion and retention

Business Operations and Oversight Committee Meeting

The Business Operations and Oversight Committee will discuss several construction and service contracts, including a classroom addition at Kingsbury High School (Standard Builders, Inc.) and stadium improvements at Melrose (Renaissance Group, Inc.). Also up for discussion are cafeteria chemical detergent supply, professional instructional temporary staffing services, and educational partnerships with Relay Graduate School of Education, Teach For America Memphis, and Memphis Teacher Residency. The committee may also consider a resolution on the Shelby County Hazard Mitigation Plan and a donation from One Church One School.

• Kingsbury HS classroom addition construction contract with Standard Builders, Inc.
• Melrose Stadium improvements AE design contract with Renaissance Group, Inc.
• Superior Contract Packaging Company chemical detergent supply for cafeterias
• Professional instructional temporary staffing services discussion
• Shelby County Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution

January Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is voting on an $8.88 million purchase of 21,900 Microsoft Surface Go2 replacement devices for students, funded by federal funds. The board will also consider a second reading of policy revisions for paid holidays, and first readings of policies on teacher tenure, graduation requirements, advanced courses, and grading systems for grades PreK-5 and 6-12. Other consent agenda items include furniture purchases for the Virtual Education & Logistics Division ($168,948.93) and Bolton High School AgriStem program ($178,090.71).

• Approval of $8,882,248.54 purchase of 21,900 Microsoft Surface Go2 devices from Microsoft and Unistar-Sparco Computers
• Approval of $168,948.93 furniture contract with Lucas Business Solutions for Virtual Education & Logistics Division
• Approval of $178,090.71 award to Knowledge Tree for Bolton High AgriStem classroom and library furniture
• Second reading and adoption of revised policy 4044 on Paid Holidays
• First reading and discussion of policies on Teacher Tenure (4040), Graduation Requirements (5004), Advanced Courses (5005), and Grading Systems (5014, 5015)

January Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider charter school renewals for Aurora Collegiate Academy and Memphis Grizzlies Academy, and denials for KIPP Memphis Academy Middle and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary. The board also will vote on several large purchases, including over $12.7 million for student replacement devices, furniture, and internet hotspots, as well as accept multiple grants. This is a work session meeting with consent agenda items.

• Charter renewals: renew Aurora Collegiate and Memphis Grizzlies Academy, deny KIPP Memphis Academy Middle and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary
• Approve $8,882,248.54 for 21,900 Microsoft Surface Go2 devices with accidental damage protection and deployment services
• Approve $3,835,000.00 for 6,500 Lenovo Thinkpad devices with accidental damage protection and deployment services
• Approve $168,948.93 furniture purchase for Virtual Education & Logistics Division
• Approve $626,560.00 contract with AT&T for hotspot wireless internet access for students

Charter School Grievance Meeting: Non-Renewal Hearing for KIPP Memphis Academy Middle & KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a grievance hearing on the non-renewal of two KIPP Memphis charter schools: KIPP Memphis Academy Middle and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary. The board will hear the Office of Charter Schools' recommendation and the operator's response, followed by board Q&A and public comment. Next steps will be discussed before adjournment.

• SCS Office of Charter Schools recommendation on non-renewal for KIPP Memphis Academy Middle and KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary
• Charter operator response presentation (10-Year Renewal Presentation)
• Closing impact reports for both schools (Dec 2021)
• Public comment period
• Board Q&A and discussion of next steps

Charter School Grievance Meeting: Revocation Hearing for MAHS Middle and High

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a grievance meeting to consider revoking the charter of Memphis Academy of Health Sciences (MAHS) Middle and High schools. The meeting includes a recommendation from the Office of Charter Schools, the charter operator's response, board Q&A, and public comment. The board will discuss next steps after the hearing.

• SCS Office of Charter Schools recommendation to revoke MAHS charter
• Charter operator response documents (7,673 KB and 28,627 KB attachments)
• MAHS Revocation Presentation and High School Closing Impact Report
• Public comment period
• Board Q&A and discussion of next steps

Charter School Grievance Meeting: Revocation Hearing for Memphis STEM Academy

The Shelby County Board of Education holds a revocation hearing for Memphis STEM Academy. The agenda includes a recommendation from the SCS Office of Charter Schools, a response from the charter operator, board Q&A, and public comment. The meeting will conclude with discussion of next steps.

• SCS Office of Charter Schools recommendation on revocation
• Charter operator response presentation
• Board Q&A session
• Public comment period
• Closing discussion on next steps

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education met to vote on revoking the charters of two charter schools. The board voted to revoke the charter agreements for Memphis Academy of Health Sciences Middle and High School effective end of 2021-2022, but a motion to revoke the charter of Memphis STEM Academy failed. Public comment was also heard.

• Motion to revoke Memphis Academy of Health Sciences Middle and High School charters passed (5-0-1 abstention).
• Motion to revoke Memphis STEM Academy charter failed (0-6).
• Recommended actions would have ended both charters at the close of the 2021-2022 school year.
• Public comment period was held before the votes.

Business Operations and Oversight Committee Meeting

The Business Operations and Oversight Committee will discuss multiple operational items including the Raleigh Egypt HS Track Replacement, personal protective equipment procurement and donations, a land offer on Sykes Road, extending due diligence for the sale of the former Magnolia School, and staffing services. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Raleigh Egypt HS Track Replacement discussion
• PPE (N95 masks) procurement from SanitizeNow
• PPE (disposable gloves) from Mark One Manufacturing
• Sykes Rd. Land Offer discussion
• Extending due diligence to sell former Magnolia School to Circles of Success Learning Academy

Audit Budget & Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget & Finance Committee will hear a financial update and forecast for the general fund, review a budget amendment, and receive an update on ESSER (federal pandemic relief) funds. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussion only.

• Financial Update/Forecast for the General Fund
• Budget amendment discussion
• ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) updates

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee is meeting to discuss proposed updates to several board policies, including teacher tenure, graduation requirements, advanced courses, and grading systems for grades K-5 and 6-12. No votes are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion and next steps.

• Discussion of Policy 4040 Teacher Tenure
• Discussion of Policy 5004 Graduation Requirements
• Discussion of Policy 5005 Advanced Courses
• Discussion of Policy 5014 Grading System for Pre-K-5
• Discussion of Policy 5015 Grading System for Grades 6-12

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education’s Academic Performance Committee will discuss multiple items including charter revocations and renewals, a Peer Power contract, and an AP African American Studies pilot. The committee will also review January KPIs and various contracts for clinical services, technology, and furniture.

• Charter revocations (2.18) and renewals (2.19)
• Peer Power Contract (2.03)
• College Board’s AP African American Studies Pilot (2.04)
• January KPIs presentation by Shawn Page (2.02)
• Community in Schools drop out prevention program (2.15)

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting. Items include an overview of student services and security, student affairs, student congress, and student support. The committee will also hear updates on parent support, district and committee communications, a communications plan for redistricting, and COVID-19 updates.

• Overview of Student Services and Security
• Student Affairs Update
• Overview of Student Congress
• Communications Plan: Redistricting
• COVID Updates