Shelby County Schools public meetings in 2023

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting on December 19, 2023, to discuss the superintendent search. The board advanced three finalists—Dr. Marie Feagins, Yolonda C. Brown, and Dr. Cheryl Proctor—to the next stage of the selection process. A motion to advance the candidates passed with all nine board members voting affirmatively.

• Advancement of three superintendent finalists: Dr. Marie Feagins, Yolonda C. Brown, and Dr. Cheryl Proctor
• Motion to advance candidates passed by the Shelby County Board of Education
• Public comment period opened for attendees

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved three contracts totaling over $3.5 million: $1.29 million for Cummings K-8 renovation, $225,000 for Peabody Elementary design services, and $2.02 million for fire alarm replacements at various schools. The board also passed an estoppel certificate for the sale of Northside High School and adopted FY 2024-2025 board priorities. Two agenda items—a $3.95 million Real-Time Safety Center contract and $300,000 in emergency cleaning services—were removed before the meeting.

• Approved $2,018,517.36 in contracts for fire alarm replacements at Havenview MS, Bruce ES, Sea Isle ES, Craigmont HS, Treadwell ES/MS, Invictus Academy, and Double Tree ES
• Approved $1,289,505.60 contract to A&B Construction for Cummings K-8 Optional School renovation
• Approved $225,000 contract to Allen & Hoshall for architecture/engineering services at Peabody ES
• Approved estoppel certificate for quit claim deed sale of Northside High School to NR, LLC affiliate of Northside Renaissance
• Adopted board priorities for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Business Systems Review- Day 2

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding the second day of a business systems review, discussing topics including safety and security, information technology, communications, general counsel, business operations, and human resources. No votes or public hearings are listed; the meeting consists entirely of discussion items.

• Discussion of Safety and Security systems
• Discussion of Information Technology systems
• Discussion of Communications systems
• Discussion of General Counsel operations
• Discussion of Business Operations and Human Resources systems

Business Systems Review- Day 1

The Shelby County Board of Education is conducting the first day of a Business Systems Review. The meeting includes discussions regarding finance, academic operations, and school leadership.

• Finance discussion
• Academic Operations and Student Support discussion
• Chief of Academics discussion
• Chief of Schools/ Deputy Superintendent discussion
• Student, Family & Community Engagement discussion

November Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education at its November 28 business meeting approved revisions to three policies: 4057 (Parenting Leave), 6046 (Appeals Related to Student Discipline), and 2006 (Purchasing Authority), including raising the invoice threshold from $500 to $3,500. The board also approved a consent agenda that includes a Head Start Monitoring Review Corrective Action Plan for lead testing and abatement. Earlier, the board voted to remove an item on denial of a Perea Elementary charter amendment and to add adoption of Board Priorities for FY 24-25 and a Budget Calendar to the agenda.

• Approved policy 2006 Purchasing Authority revisions: emergency purchase definition, anti-splitting rule, invoice threshold raised to $3,500
• Approved Head Start Corrective Action Plan for lead testing and abatement at centers and schools
• Approved minutes of five prior meetings (Oct 24, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 14 Special Called, Nov 14 Work Session)
• Removed item 12.6 (Denial of Perea Elementary Charter School Amendment) from the agenda
• Added adoption of Board Priorities for FY 24-25 and Budget Calendar FY 24-25 to the agenda

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education voted to approve a $9,744,152.76 custodial services contract with ServiceMaster Clean for Zone 2. The one-year term starts January 2024 with two possible one-year renewals. The vote passed 7-0 with one abstention.

• Contract approval with ServiceMaster Clean for custodial services in Zone 2 at $9,744,152.76
• Initial term of one year starting January 2024, with two optional one-year renewals (max three years)
• Motion passed 7-0 (affirmative: Joyce D Coleman, Michelle R McKissack, Althea Greene, Keith Williams, Amber Huett-Garcia, Frank Johnson, Mauricio Calvo; abstain: Stephanie P Love)

November Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider and vote on multiple staff action items, including contracts, grants, donations, and policy approvals. Key decisions include funding for the Discovering Memphis initiative, a corrective action plan for Head Start lead testing, charter school amendments, and renewal of accreditation fees. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of the agenda, and reports.

• Contract approval for Discovering Memphis initiative: $1,051,000 total to nine cultural institutions including Memphis Zoo, Children's Museum, National Civil Rights Museum
• Approval of Head Start monitoring corrective action plan requiring lead testing and abatement at all Head Start centers and schools
• Adoption of charter school amendments: approve Journey East Academic (grades 6-8), deny Perea Elementary (enrollment increase and grades 6-8), deny STAR Academy (grades 7-8)
• Purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit vans for Exceptional Children department: $128,226
• Renewal of annual accreditation fees with Cognia, Inc.: $251,700

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting on November 8, 2023. The only substantive action was approving a $9,744,152.76 custodial services contract with ServiceMaster Clean for Zone 2, covering three years with annual renewal options. The motion passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved custodial contract with ServiceMaster Clean for Zone 2: $9,744,152.76
• Initial term January 2024 for one year, with two optional one-year renewals
• Motion by Keith Williams, second by Michelle R. McKissack; passed 4-0-1 (Stephanie P. Love abstained)

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee will discuss multiple items including federal monitoring results for Head Start, accreditation renewal, grants for mental health and music programs, and a van purchase for exceptional children services. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The public can attend in person or watch online.

• Discovering Memphis field trips discussion
• Head Start Federal Monitoring Results
• Cognia Annual Accreditation Renewal 2023-2024
• Van Purchase for Department of Exceptional Children & Health Services
• Project AWARE Grant SAMHSA contracts with UT Health Science and University of Memphis Smart Center

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will discuss several procurement items, including a memorandum of understanding with luv.futbol for the Treadwell Court Renovation (ESPN), roof replacement at Robert R. Church Elementary, district-wide E-Stops, fire watch services for various locations, Heartland School Solutions, Microsoft Office 365 subscription license, and an amendment for Halle Stadium renovations. This is a discussion-only meeting; no votes are scheduled.

• MOU with luv.futbol for Treadwell Court Renovation (ESPN)
• Robert R. Church ES Roof Replacement
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools District-Wide E-Stops
• Fire Watch Service at Various Locations
• Halle Stadium Renovations Amendment

Policy, Governance, and Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, and Legislation Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will discuss an update on the superintendent search and consider proposals for the 2024 legislative agenda. The meeting includes opening discussion and a chair update on the superintendent search added during the meeting. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Chair update regarding superintendent search (added during meeting)
• Discussion of 2024 Legislative Agenda Proposals (PDF attached)
• Next steps and closing discussion

Charter Schools Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Charter Schools Committee will meet to discuss the proposed timeline for charter school renewals for 2024-2025 and recommendations for amendments to existing charter school contracts. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are listed as discussion only.

• Discussion of Charter Renewal Timeline for 2024-2025 publication
• Discussion of Charter School Contract Amendment Recommendations

Audit, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget and Finance Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education is meeting to discuss a financial update, a budget amendment, and a budget update. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items. The meeting is open to the public in person and online.

• Financials Update discussion with attached report
• Budget Amendment discussion (no details provided)
• Budget Update discussion
• Opening and closing discussions for next steps

Board Retreat-Day 2

The Shelby County Schools Board is meeting for Day 2 of its retreat at the Oasis Event Center. The agenda includes only an opening discussion, a general board discussion, and closing discussion on next steps. No specific policy items, votes, or public hearings are listed.

Board Retreat-Day 1

The Shelby County Schools board is meeting for a retreat to discuss governance and next steps. The agenda includes an opening discussion, a board discussion item with an attached governance document, and a closing discussion. No votes or specific actions are listed; the meeting is procedural in nature.

• Board discussion on governance with attached document (MSCS Board Retreat Governance Section 11-2-23.pdf)

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to discuss committee structure and custodial services. The board approved charters for the Budget, Audit, and Finance Standing Committee and six ad hoc committees. It also approved addenda for the ESSER 3.0 Safe Return to In-person Instruction Plan and awarded three custodial service contracts for Zones 1, 3, and 4 totaling $22,041,761.34. A fourth contract for Zone 2 was removed from the agenda by the superintendent.

• Approved charters for Budget, Audit, and Finance Standing Committee and six ad hoc committees: Academic Performance, Charter Schools, Community Outreach and Engagement, Evaluation, Policy Government and Legislation, and Procurement.
• Approved addenda for the ESSER 3.0 Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.
• Approved custodial contract with Fresh Start Facilities Services for Zone 1 at $6,640,317.36.
• Approved custodial contract with ParCou LLC for Zone 3 at $7,768,326.16.
• Approved custodial contract with HES Facilities Management for Zone 4 at $7,633,117.82.

October Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a $441,067.75 contract with T-Mobile to provide 5,815 mobile hotspot devices for PreK-12 students for off-campus learning. The board also adopted revisions to policies on charter school intervention, payroll deductions, meal/break periods, and student clubs, along with a new lactation policy. A first reading was held for proposed policies on parenting leave, student discipline appeals, and purchasing authority (including raising invoice thresholds from $500 to $3,500). Consent agenda items included a $136,602 UT Knoxville special education certificate program extension and a $30,000 Project Lead the Way grant for White Station Middle School.

• Approval of $441,067.75 T-Mobile contract for 5,815 student hotspot devices
• Approval of $136,602 extension for UT Knoxville graduate certificate program in special education
• Approval of $30,000 Project Lead the Way grant for White Station MS STEM activities
• Second reading and approval of policy revisions: 1014 (Charter School Intervention), 4005 (Payroll Deductions), 4060 (Meal and Break Periods), 6064 (Student Clubs), and new policy 4063 (Lactation Policy)
• First reading of proposed policy revisions, including 2006 Purchasing Authority (raising invoice threshold from $500 to $3,500 and purchase order from over $500 to over $3,500)

October Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education approved the agenda as amended, adding a grant acceptance for the Public School Security Grant and revisions to Policy 2006 on Purchasing Authority. The revisions raise the invoice threshold from $500 to $3,500 and the purchase order threshold from over $500 to over $3,500. The board also approved consent items including a $4M fuel contract with Mansfield Oil, a $441K T-Mobile hotspot device contract, and a 90-day extension of the MWBE program.

• Policy 2006 revisions: invoice threshold raised to $3,500, purchase order threshold raised to over $3,500
• $4,000,000 fuel contract renewal with Mansfield Oil Company for district vehicles and buses
• $441,067.75 contract with T-Mobile for 5,815 mobile hotspot devices for PreK-12 students
• Lease of 4,375 sq ft at 3030 Jackson Ave to The Collective Blueprint for $30,625 annually
• 90-day extension of the MWBE program through February 29, 2024

Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee will discuss an ESPN court donation for Treadwell Schools, the Heal 901 youth violence program at Raleigh-Egypt MS/HS and Sherwood MS, a lease extension for The Collective Blueprint, Westwood HS roof design, and September financials. Two items are to be removed from the agenda: STOPit Solutions and OT/PT Salary Schedule.

• ESPN court donation for Treadwell Schools
• Heal 901 youth violence program at Raleigh-Egypt MS/HS and Sherwood MS
• Lease extension for The Collective Blueprint
• Westwood HS roof design
• September financials and ESSER update

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee will discuss several contract renewals and new agreements, including a T-Mobile contract renewal, an affiliation with University of Phoenix, and a grant for Project Lead the Way at White Station Middle School. An update on learning loss is listed but marked to be removed. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• T-Mobile contract renewal 2023-2024
• University of Phoenix affiliation agreement
• University of Tennessee Knoxville Graduate Certificate Program DEHCS 2023-2026
• Project Lead the Way grant at White Station Middle School
• NCS Pearson, Inc. 23-24 Pearson Certifications

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Evaluation Committee meets to discuss updates on the superintendent search process and other items. The agenda includes opening discussion, a presentation on Tailgate Talk updates, and next steps for the superintendent search. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion.

• Discussion of next steps in the superintendent search (agenda item 2.02)
• Tailgate Talk updates (agenda item 2.01)
• Presentation file attached: Eval Committee 100323.pptx (6,215 KB)

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss two proposed policy changes: parenting leave (Policy 4057) and appeals related to student discipline (Policy 6046). No votes are scheduled; the committee will consider next steps after discussion.

• Discussion of Policy 4057 on parenting leave
• Discussion of Policy 6046 on appeals related to student discipline
• Committee will outline next steps following discussions

September Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held its September business meeting, electing Althea Greene as Chair and Joyce Dorse-Coleman as Vice-Chair for 2023-2024. The board approved revisions to multiple policies on second reading, including student conduct and board meetings, and introduced new policies on first reading covering charter school intervention and payroll deductions. The consent agenda included a $180,710 grant for GEAR UP TN at Kingsbury High School, while two contracts were removed from the agenda prior to approval.

• Election of Althea Greene as Board Chair and Joyce Dorse-Coleman as Vice-Chair for 2023-2024
• Approved second reading of policy revisions to 11 policies including student conduct, sick leave, and bereavement leave
• First reading of new policies on charter school intervention, payroll deductions, meal/break periods, lactation, and student clubs
• Accepted $180,710 GEAR UP TN 3.0 grant for Kingsbury High School's college-going culture
• Removed two contracts from consent agenda: Baldwin and Shell Construction for Real-Time Safety Center and Sports Floors, Inc. for Raleigh Egypt MS

September Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a work session on September 19, 2023, to discuss and vote on a consent agenda of staff action items. The most significant item is a $29,107,399 Head Start continuation application. Additional items include contracts for teacher surveys, a coaches academy, an afterschool reporting center, and preschool services, as well as grants for STEAM and music programs.

• Approval of Head Start Continuation Application for $29,107,399
• Purchase of Creative Curriculum classroom kits and professional development from UTJ Holdco Inc for $1,513,530
• Contract with The Division of Virtual Education & Logistics for Afterschool Reporting Center (The Pursuit Center) at $320,000
• Contract with Horn Lake Road Learning Center for preschool services at $200,000
• Grant acceptance of $66,000 from Save the Music Foundation for Kirby High School instruments

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee will discuss 18 items, including a Collaborative Early Literacy Implementation RFP, a GearUP TN 3.0 grant amendment, and various partnerships and grants. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion only.

• Collaborative Early Literacy Implementation RFP
• GearUP TN 3.0 Grant Amendment
• McKinney-Vento Subgrant Award 2023-2024
• School Uniform Vouchers for Displaced Students
• Charter School Overview - Fall 2023

Audit, Budget, Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget, Finance Committee will review multiple financial items including MOU renewals with Juvenile Court, IT staffing contracts, facility repairs, and bus monitor pay increases. Key discussions include the new Frayser High School construction and a lease of NW Prep to MASE Charter. The committee will also receive updates on the new East Region and Frayser High Schools and review August financials.

• 2.07 CMAR – New Frayser HS construction
• 2.08 Lease of NW Prep to MASE Charter
• 2.06 First Student Contract Amendment: Bus Monitor Pay Increase
• 2.05 Raleigh Egypt MS Gym Floor Repair
• 2.13 New East Region and New Frayser Community HS Update

Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Engagement Committee of Shelby County Schools will hold a discussion-only meeting. Items include the Homework Hotline program, Community in Schools partnership, and Family and Community Engagement (FACE) updates. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational and planning-focused.

• Discussion of Homework Hotline program
• Discussion of Community in Schools partnership
• Discussion of FACE (Family and Community Engagement) updates
• Opening discussion and next steps

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Evaluation Committee will discuss an update on the superintendent search process and outline next steps. The meeting includes opening and closing discussions on the search.

• Superintendent search update discussion

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss several policy items including a charter school intervention (item 2.01), payroll deductions, meal and break periods, a lactation policy, and student clubs and organizations. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• 2.01 1014 Charter School Intervention – discussion with attached summary and policies
• 2.02 4005 Payroll Deductions – discussion
• 2.03 4060 Meal and Break Periods – discussion
• 2.04 4063 Lactation Policy – discussion
• 2.05 6064 Student Clubs and Organizations – discussion

August Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved the consent agenda as amended, moving items 10.29 (August 2023 Budget Amendment) and 10.30 (FY2023-2024 Fund Balance Assignment Resolution) from the consent agenda to a request for action, and removing two Peer Power contracts from consent. The board also approved several contracts, a teacher tenure list, and policy revisions. Committee reports and a superintendent's report were presented.

• $207,000 contract with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Approval of teacher tenure list for non-tenured to tenure status
• 3-year Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Canyon University for student teaching (2023-2026)
• $250,000 contract with Cognia, Inc. for school turnaround plans at Hawkins Mill Elementary and Trezevant High School
• Second reading adoption of policy revisions on nepotism, purchasing authority, contract requirements, and professional services

August Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including teacher tenure approvals and multiple contracts for instructional materials, technology, and school turnaround services. The agenda was amended to add two practice field prep contracts and remove one for CMAR services at New Frayser HS.

• Approve teacher tenure list for career status change from non-tenured to tenure
• Contract approval: TeachTown, Inc. $1,608,930 for 3-year special education curriculum
• Contract approval: Engage 2 Learn, LLC $1,026,468 for technology integration coaching
• Purchase: Curriculum Associates $883,160.89 for Ready Read K-8 books
• Grant acceptance: Stronger Connections Grant $1,105,338.94

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss 12 school board policies, including statutory items, a new bereavement leave policy, and the superintendent evaluation process. No voting is scheduled; the committee is reviewing proposed policy changes and gathering input.

• Discussion of new bereavement leave policy (2.08)
• Review of superintendent evaluation procedures (2.06)
• Discussion of student conduct policy (2.11)
• Review of alternative/non-traditional academic schools policy (2.12)
• Discussion of library services and collections policy (2.09)

Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Engagement Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will discuss community engagement updates, a potential partnership with Stepping Stones, ABA, LLC, and a truancy update. The meeting consists of discussion items only, with no scheduled votes.

• Discussion of community engagement initiatives (attached file: FACE 080823.pdf)
• Discussion of potential partnership with Stepping Stones, ABA, LLC (attached presentation)
• Truancy update covering attendance and chronic absenteeism data (attached presentation)

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee meets on August 8, 2023, at 4:45pm at Coe Auditorium. The committee will discuss teacher tenure, a memorandum of understanding with Grand Canyon University, and the renewal of a school turnaround pilot with Cognia Inc. Other discussion items include contracts with educational vendors such as Curriculum Associates, Nearpod, and TeachTown, as well as a Stronger Connections Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education.

• Teacher tenure discussion
• Grand Canyon University memorandum of understanding
• Cognia Inc. School Turnaround Pilot renewal
• Curriculum Associates Ready Read and Nearpod contracts
• Tennessee Department of Education Stronger Connections Grant

Budget, Audit, and Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education’s Budget, Audit, and Finance Committee will review discussion items on August 8, 2023. The agenda lists budget amendments, contract revisions for school facilities, and intergovernmental agreements. No final votes or dollar amounts are recorded in the provided text.

• August Budget Amendment review
• Contract amendments for Kingsbury HS addition and Melrose HS stadium
• New Frayser HS construction manager and A&E services contracts
• MOU with Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for resource officers
• Coe Building cooling tower replacement contract extension

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved an extension until November 30, 2023, for the Head Start Federal Monitoring Review corrective action to complete lead testing in paint and water across all schools. The motion passed with seven affirmative votes and one not present. The extension allows time for lead testing, abatement of lead paint, and revision of operations standards.

• Approval of extension (until Nov 30, 2023) for Head Start Federal Monitoring Review corrective action for lead testing in paint and water
• Motion passed 7-0 with one board member not present
• Areas identified: Ongoing Monitoring and Continuous Improvement (1302.102(c)(2)(ii)) and Safety Practices (1302.47(b)(1)(iii))

Oath of Office Ceremony: Mauricio Calvo, District V

This is a ceremonial meeting to administer the oath of office to Mauricio Calvo, the newly elected representative for District V of Shelby County Schools. The agenda includes welcome remarks, a performance by Cordova High School Choir, introductions, and closing remarks. No substantive decisions or policy discussions are scheduled.

• Oath of office administered by Juvenile Court Judge Tarik B. Sugarmon
• Remarks by Kevin Woods (District IV), Mark Sturgis (Seeding Success CEO), and Robert 'Bobby' White II (Greater Memphis Chamber)
• Performance by Cordova High School Choir
• Introduction of Gilberto Arollo, MSCS graduate and University of Memphis incoming freshman

July Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education voted on July 18, 2023. They approved the agenda as amended, removing two contract items and adding two others. The board approved the consent agenda, which included denying charter school applications for Humes Middle School, Pathways in Education Memphis, Change Academy, and Empower Memphis Career and College Prep. They also received first readings of policies on nepotism, purchasing authority, contract requirements, and professional services.

• Denied charter application for Humes Middle School
• Denied charter application for Pathways in Education Memphis
• Denied charter application for Change Academy
• Denied charter application for Empower Memphis Career and College Prep
• First reading of proposed policies: 4063 Employment of Relatives (Nepotism), 2006 Purchasing Authority, 2012 Contract Requirements, 2013 Professional Services

Budget Audit Finance Committee Meeting

The Budget Audit Finance Committee will discuss multiple contract amendments, procurement items, and capital projects. Key items include a disparity study contract amendment, window replacements at two schools, and the new East Region High School project. The committee will also review custodial contracts, insurance coverage, and software upgrades.

• Contract Amendment for Disparity Study (Griffin and Strong P.C.)
• Westwood HS Window Replacement
• Idlewild ES Window Replacement
• New East Region HS Project – Construction Manager at Risk
• Halle Stadium Bleacher Replacement Amendment

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will discuss the superintendent evaluation timeline and receive an update on the superintendent search process, including a 2023 proposal.

• Discussion of superintendent evaluation timeline for 2022-23
• Added item: superintendent search update and 2023 proposal

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee will discuss multiple items including an amendment to the MOU with LeMoyne-Owen College for educational excellence, dual enrollment agreements with Christian Brothers University and LeMoyne-Owen College, and various assessment and intervention tools. Also on the agenda are agreements for school nursing services, a YMCA master services agreement, and a grant renewal for prevention services. The committee will also receive updates on homeless enrollment and First 8 education services.

• Amendment No. 3 to Restatement of MOU-Collaborative for Educational Excellence between SCBE and LeMoyne-Owen College for 2023-26
• Dual Enrollment Agreement with Christian Brothers University for 2023-26
• Dual Enrollment Agreement with LeMoyne-Owen College for 2023-26
• Curriculum Associates: i-Ready Assessment and Intervention Tool
• YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South Master Services Agreement

Joint Internal Board Operations and Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting

The Joint Internal Board Operations and Legislative Advocacy Committee will discuss board policy changes and review legislative updates. The meeting includes a discussion of next steps but no votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Board Policy Discussion with attached July 2023 Combined Summary and Policies.pdf
• Legislative Updates with attached Legislative Report - Gowan and Thompson.pdf

Meeting with HYA Search Firm

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting with HYA Search Firm to discuss their services, including a continuation proposal and a fully executed letter of agreement. The board will also outline next steps. This is a discussion-only meeting; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion with HYA Search Firm regarding superintendent search services
• Review of Memphis Continuation Proposal for July 2023
• Review of fully executed Letter of Agreement (LOA) with HYA
• Draft web and ad verbiage for the search process

June Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is voting on several items including approving an interim superintendent contract extension, electing a vice-chair, awarding a $1.64 million healthcare consulting contract, and adopting a resolution for an academic literacy audit. The board also voted to temporarily suspend a policy to allow combined meetings.

• Interim Superintendent Tutonial 'Toni' Williams contract extended to Aug 29, 2024, with $310k annual salary and increased vacation
• Healthcare consultant contract with Mercer Health & Benefits for up to $1,640,160 over three years (annual $546,720)
• Election of Joyce Dorse-Coleman as Vice-Chair of the board
• Resolution directing superintendent to complete audit of all academic departments and present a literacy plan
• Temporary suspension of Policy 0000 to allow combined business/work sessions through July 19, 2023

RESCHEDULED TO JUNE BUSINESS MEETING: June Work Session

The June 20, 2023, Board of Education work session was rescheduled to the June business meeting, so no decisions were made at this session. The agenda included several staff action items proposed for consent approval, such as contracts for technology, curriculum, and special education services. The public can access future broadcasts via district channels.

• Interagency MOU with Shelby County Sheriff's Office for special education services to incarcerated youth
• PowerSchool contract renewal for $2,647,593.09 for student information system maintenance
• Instructure Inc. contracts: MasteryConnect assessment ($596,912.32) and Canvas LMS ($713,173.00)
• FlexPoint Education Cloud contract for online K-12 digital curriculum ($1,433,341.00)
• Head Start services contracts totaling $3,500,000.00 to 16 providers

RESCHEDULED TO JUNE BUSINESS MEETING: Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting of the Shelby County Board of Education was rescheduled to the June business meeting. The only action item is discussion and potential action on the employment contract of Interim Superintendent Tutonial 'Toni' Williams, originally approved September 27, 2022.

• Discussion and action on Interim Superintendent Tutonial 'Toni' Williams' employment contract

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee is discussing a range of items including key performance indicators with data dashboards and board policy, as well as multiple professional service contracts, grants, and partnerships. Items include literacy programs, mental health facilities services, and an interagency MOU with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. No decisions are recorded; these are discussion items.

• Key Performance Indicators with data dashboards and board policy discussion
• Interagency MOU between school board, Shelby County government, and Sheriff's Department
• Mental health facilities services: Compass Intervention Center and Lakeside Behavioral Health
• Preschool Services: Provision of Preschool Direct Services Phase II
• College Board Pre-AP Courses for 2023-24

Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee will discuss a June budget amendment and numerous contracts and agreements, including a weapons detection system, a MOU for school resource officers, and a gym floor replacement. The meeting also covers updates on custodial services, nutrition programs, and acceptance of an Apple stock donation. These are discussion items that may lead to recommendations to the full board.

• June Budget Amendment
• MOU with Shelby County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officer Program
• System Integrations - Weapons Detection System
• A. Maceo Walker Gym Floor Replacement
• Apple Stock Donation Acceptance

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss proposed updates from the May meeting, including extending the New Teacher Academy and hiring graduation coaches and family engagement specialists. The committee will also review a list of board policies covering topics such as ethics, code of conduct, and superintendent evaluation. All items are discussions only; no votes are scheduled.

• Extend New Teacher Academy to one year plus two years of quarterly support
• Employ one graduation coach per 100 seniors at each MSCS traditional high school
• House at least one family engagement specialist at each MSCS traditional school
• IEP Translation proposal
• Annual budget cycle documentation for contracts/P.O.s under $100,000 and School Seed Funds

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education voted 8-1 to adopt a $2,073,032,302 budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 and unanimously approved a $2,226,643,116 amendment to the current 2022-2023 budget. The board also approved a list of 11 superintendent qualifications, adopted adjustments to Policy 1003 on superintendent qualifications, and voted to reopen the candidate selection pool for the superintendent search.

• Adopted $2,073,032,302 FY2023-2024 budget (8-1 vote)
• Adopted $2,226,643,116 FY2022-2023 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 11 superintendent qualifications including strategic leadership, community advocate, and academic vision
• Adopted adjustments to Policy 1003 requiring 10 years work experience and advanced degree
• Reopened candidate selection pool for superintendent search

Board Retreat 3- Superintendent Search

This is a procedural retreat agenda for the Shelby County Board of Education to continue the superintendent search process. The board will discuss purpose, goals, review previous sessions, and determine next steps. No votes or official decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only meeting.

Board Retreat 2- Superintendent Search

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a retreat focused on the superintendent search. The agenda includes discussion of purpose and goals, review of a previous session, and next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is entirely discussion-based.

• Discussion of purpose and goals for superintendent search
• Review of previous search session outcomes

May Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a business meeting on May 30, 2023, covering roll call, recognitions, approval of previous minutes, and committee reports. The board approved the consent agenda, which included several contract amendments extending project deadlines and a design services extension for the new Frayser High School through December 2027. One member abstained from the consent agenda vote due to a conflict of interest.

• Contract amendment for Delano ES Safe Gym project (Barnes & Brower) extended to Aug 30, 2023
• White Station HS HVAC replacement contract (Martin and White Mechanical) extended to Dec 31, 2023
• Intercom system replacement contracts for various schools extended to June 30, 2024
• Geeter K8 classroom addition construction management contract (Allworld Project Management) extended to May 30, 2024
• A2H design services for new Frayser HS extended to Dec 31, 2027

May Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will discuss and vote on a School Exit Plan to transition Hanley K-8 from the Achievement School District back to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Multiple contracts and purchases are up for approval, including $320,000 for MPD crossing guards and graduation services, $198,617 for laptops and carts at Hanley K-8, and a $229,036 contract for wireless access point licenses. The board also approved an amended agenda that removed a learning management system contract and added custodial contract discussion.

• Approval of School Exit Plan for Hanley K-8 transition from ASD to MSCS
• MOU with Memphis Police for summer crossing guards and graduation services, not to exceed $320,000
• Purchase of student laptops, carts, and deployment services for Hanley K-8 for $198,616.95
• Contract with CDW for 9,600 wireless access point licenses for $229,036
• Extension of A2H design contract for new Frayser HS to December 2027 at no additional cost

Budget, Audit, Finance Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss several financial and operational items including school construction updates, service contracts, and budget amendments. Discussion topics include wireless access points, student laptops for Hanley K-8, and a potential memorandum of understanding with the City of Memphis Police Department.

• Wireless Access Points discussion
• SHAPE MOU between MSCS and participating partners
• Anticipated MOU with City of Memphis Police Department for graduation services and summer crossing guards
• New Frayser HS professional design services
• Hanley K-8 student laptops

Board Retreat- Superintendent Search

This is a board retreat focused on the superintendent search process. The agenda includes discussion on purpose and goals, an opening activity, general discussion, and next steps. No specific decisions or concrete actions are listed; the meeting is procedural and preparatory.

• Purpose and goals discussion for superintendent search
• Opening activity to begin the retreat
• General discussion on superintendent search
• Next steps outlined for the search process
• Closing activity to conclude the retreat

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Performance Committee is meeting to discuss several initiatives, including the Relay GSE Leverage Leadership Institute, the Hanley K8 to MSCS transition, and multiple contracts for services such as nursing, painting, and before/after school childcare. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and may be forwarded to the full board.

• Discussion of Relay GSE Leverage Leadership Institute
• Hanley K8 to MSCS transition discussed
• GearUp TN 3.0 Grant for Kingsbury HS
• United Health Care Medicaid Agreement
• Sunbelt Nursing Services Contract and X-Pert Painting Contract

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will meet to discuss the superintendent search process, including a community search plan document. The meeting is a discussion-only session; no votes are scheduled.

• Superintendent Search Discussion with attached Community Super Search Plan- Public Access.pdf

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss operational updates that affect school staffing, student support, and district policy. Topics include a pepper spray update, charter school legislation, and plans for teacher retention, graduation coaching, and family engagement specialists. The agenda also covers IEP translation services and annual budget documentation for contracts under $100,000. This meeting is for discussion only; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Pepper spray policy update
• Overview of charter school legislation
• Proposal to extend the New Teacher Academy and add quarterly support
• Proposal to employ one graduation coach per one hundred Seniors at traditional high schools
• Discussion of IEP translation services and budget documentation for contracts under $100,000

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a $1,997,304,378 proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. The board also accepted a $2,000,000 donation from James and Judith Herberts and approved naming the future Whitehaven High School STEM building the "Herberts STEM Center." A superintendent search update was discussed.

• Approval of FY 2024 Proposed Budget totaling $1,997,304,378
• Acceptance of $2,000,000 donation from James and Judith Herberts
• Naming of Herberts STEM Center at Whitehaven High School
• Superintendent search update (discussed, no action noted)

April Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held its April business meeting, approving the agenda with added charter school authorization items. The board passed a consent agenda including a $1,589,500 contract for iBoss Zero Trust network security, a $167,251 Motorola radio dispatch upgrade for police communication, and $1,204,797 in laptop and computer cart purchases. Public comment was extended to allow all registered speakers one minute each.

• Approved $1,589,500 contract with CDW Government Inc. for iBoss Zero Trust Complete network security (4-year term, piggyback on OMNIA Partners contract)
• Approved $167,251 contract with Motorola Solutions for radio dispatching system upgrade to improve police communication (piggyback on State of Tennessee contract)
• Approved $1,204,797 purchase from Thomas Consultants and Arey Jones for 1,634 HP laptops and 54 computer carts with deployment services
• Approved purchase of student desktops from ER2 and Arey Jones (amount partially shown in agenda)
• Added charter school authorization items (12.1 New Start and 12.2 ASD Transition) to the agenda

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to discuss the superintendent search process. The board passed a motion to convene in retreat to discuss next steps, after another motion to suspend the search firm and allow reapplication was withdrawn.

• Motion passed to convene in retreat to discuss next steps for superintendent search
• Motion to suspend HYA Search Firm and continue search as board, allowing reapplication, was withdrawn
• Discussion of superintendent search policies and processes
• Public comment period was included on the agenda

Charter School Retreat

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a charter school retreat to discuss and review recommendations for new charter school applicants. The agenda includes opening discussion, a discussion item on charter school recommendations with an attached PDF, and closing discussion on next steps.

• Discussion of charter applicant recommendations from attached PDF (3,890 KB)
• Retreat format with no voting items listed

April Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education work session includes a consent agenda with multiple technology purchases and contract amendments. The board approved the agenda as amended, adding items for SPED classroom device refresh and custodial services. Items include a $1.59 million contract for iBoss Zero Trust Complete, a $1.2 million laptop purchase, and extensions for fire alarm projects at several schools.

• Contract approval: $1,589,500 to CDW Government Inc. for iBoss Zero Trust Complete (4-year term)
• Purchase: $1,204,797.86 to Thomas Consultants and Arey Jones for 1,634 laptops and 54 computer carts
• Contract approval: $405,550 to AT&T for districtwide emergency and security telephone line services
• Contract amendments extending fire alarm replacement projects at Central HS, Bolton HS, Mitchell HS, and Cummings K8 to June 30, 2023 (no cost)
• Contract approval: $167,251.25 to Motorola Solutions for upgrading police radio dispatching system

Superintendent Search Firm Presentation

The Shelby County Board of Education heard a presentation from Hazard, Young, Attea, Associates, a firm hired to assist in the search for a new superintendent. Board members discussed next steps in the search process. No votes or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Presentation by Hazard, Young, Attea, Associates for superintendent search
• Discussion of next steps in the superintendent search process

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee will discuss a range of items including a K-12 mathematics textbook selection, a GEARUP TN grant for Kingsbury High School, and a memorandum of understanding with the University of Memphis. Other topics include a Head Start budget revision, a school name change for Northwest Prep Academy, and various grants and partnerships. These are discussion items for committee recommendation, not final board action.

• K-12 Mathematics Textbook Selection Recommendations
• GEARUP TN 3.0 Grant for Kingsbury High School
• Memorandum of Understanding with University of Memphis
• Head Start Budget Revision and Carry Over Application
• Northwest Prep Academy at Airways Name Change

Budget, Audit, and Finance Committee Meeting

The Budget, Audit, and Finance Committee will discuss multiple procurement and infrastructure items, including network security, laptop purchases, fire alarm replacements, and design for a new East Region High School. Members will also review budget updates and March financials. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) discussion
• Motorola Solutions contract
• Thomas Consultants & Arey Jones Laptops and Computer Carts
• East HS Holmes Rd Driveway Amendment and new East Region High School design
• Budget Updates and March Financials review

Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Engagement Committee will discuss school security and attendance, with presentations from staff. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on discussion and next steps.

• Discussion of school security, including a PowerPoint presentation
• Discussion of student attendance, including a PowerPoint presentation
• Planning of next steps for the committee

Budget Overview

The Shelby County Board of Education will discuss the FY2024 budget overview, proposed budget investments, and infrastructure planning. The meeting is a discussion session with no formal decisions recorded in the agenda. Public access is provided via the board website.

• FY2024 Budget Overview (Discussion Item 2.01)
• FY2024 Budget Investments (Discussion Item 2.02)
• Infrastructure Discussion (Discussion Item 2.03)

March Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will vote on adopting new and revised policies (Academic Honesty and Attendance/Excuses) as second-reading items. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts totaling over $773,000 for laptop repairs, technology upgrades, and a preschool playground, plus a memorandum of understanding with Shelby County Pre-Trial Services for preschool referrals for children of incarcerated parents. A resolution regarding student retention and the third-grade commitment was added to the agenda, but no details are provided in the text.

• Second reading adoption of new Policy 6001 (Academic Honesty) and revised Policy 6014 (Attendance and Excuses)
• Contract with Arey Jones Educational Solutions for $181,350 to replace cracked screens on 1,500 high school HP laptops
• Contract with Young Technologies for $346,936 to upgrade technology at the Teacher Learning Academy
• Contract with Recreational Concepts for $245,219.94 to install playground equipment and turf at Shady Grove Early Learning Center
• Memorandum of Understanding with Shelby County Pre-Trial Services to refer preschool-aged children of incarcerated parents for Early Childhood program enrollment

March Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education meets for a work session to consider multiple consent items, including accepting a $6.7 million rebate for 17 electric school buses, approving teacher residency contracts worth up to $2.4 million combined, and authorizing a new playground and technology upgrades. The board also voted to remove a $250,000 armored car pickup contract from the agenda and add an amendment with Oteka Technologies.

• Accept $6,715,000 rebate for 17 electric school buses and charging infrastructure
• Approve $1,860,000 contract with Memphis Teacher Residency for up to 30 teachers per year for 3 years
• Approve $509,000 contract with Relay Graduate School of Education for teacher residency program
• Approve $245,219.94 for playground equipment and turf at Shady Grove Early Learning Center
• Approve $181,350.25 for HP laptop cracked screen repairs at high schools

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee will discuss multiple contracts and agreements, including screen repairs, armored services, technology upgrades, a Medicaid agreement, and a pre-K playground. Items also include grants and partnerships with educational organizations. No decisions are recorded; all items are listed as discussion topics.

• Arey Jones Educational Solutions – repair cracked screens
• Brinks Armor Contract
• Young Technologies: Teaching and Learning Academy Technology Upgrades
• United Health Care Medicaid Agreement
• Pre-K Shady Grove Playground

Budget, Audit, and Finance Committee Meeting

The Budget, Audit, and Finance Committee will discuss multiple items including a clean school bus rebate, roof replacement at Robert R. Church ES, envelope restoration at Westwood HS, collapse repairs at Cummings ES, a memorandum of understanding with the City of Germantown, digital/print instructional resources, safety and security upgrades with Oteka Technologies, and a fiscal year 2022 finance update. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion meeting.

• Clean School Bus Rebate program discussion
• Robert R. Church ES roof replacement project
• Westwood HS envelope restoration project
• Cummings ES collapse repairs
• Safety and security upgrades with Oteka Technologies

Budget Retreat

This is a budget retreat where the Shelby County Schools board will discuss budget priorities, community feedback, the operating budget, ESSER federal funding, FY 2024 investment proposals, innovative school grants, and long-term capital planning. No votes are scheduled; the session is discussion-only and not livestreamed.

• Discussion of MSCS budget priorities for FY 2024
• Review of budget engagement feedback from the community
• Operating budget overview and planning
• Discussion of ESSER (federal COVID relief) funding
• Consideration of innovative school grants and long-term capital planning

Executive Session Meeting

This meeting is an executive session closed to the public. The board will discuss security matters and next steps. No votes or public actions are scheduled.

• Closed discussion on security
• Closing discussion on next steps

February Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education holds a business meeting with a consent agenda that includes a $3.6 million SAMHSA Project Aware Grant for mental health, a $40,180 Head Start COLA increase for eight community partners, and a sales agreement with Crews Investment Holdings, LLC. The board also considers a policy amendment to add special recognitions to work session agendas and reviews new policies on academic honesty and attendance.

• Acceptance of $3,600,000 SAMHSA Project Aware Grant for mental health support
• Approval of $40,180 in contract amendments for Head Start COLA increases at eight centers
• Second vote on sales agreement with Crews Investment Holdings, LLC
• Second reading of policy amendment to add Special Recognitions/Presentations to work session order of business
• First reading of proposed policies: 6001 (Academic Honesty) and 6014 (Attendance and Excuses)

February Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will discuss and vote on several staff action items, including approving instructional calendars for the next two school years, accepting grant awards, and approving contracts and purchases. The consent agenda originally included 8.6 (Teach for America contract), 8.20 (Oteka security equipment), and 8.31 (Alton ES security renovation), but those items were removed by a board motion. Final decisions on remaining items will be made at this work session.

• Approval of instructional calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
• Acceptance of $3,600,000 SAMHSA Project Aware Grant for school-based mental health
• Contract amendments for Head Start services totaling $40,180 for cost-of-living increases
• Purchase order of $299,998.79 to Barnes & Noble for teacher induction and retention resources
• Contract approval of $126,941.00 to Electronic Power Systems for datacenter battery replacement

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee will discuss the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 instructional calendars, several technology refresh contracts for alternative education and the Newcomers International Center, a Brinks Armor contract, and updates on early childhood, homeless enrollment, and various grants. The committee will also consider teacher recruitment and retention programs including TNTP, Teach for America, and Barnes & Noble resources.

• 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Instructional Calendars
• Thomas Consultants and Arey Jones technology refresh for Alternative Education
• Thomas Consultants and Arey Jones technology refresh for Newcomers International Center
• Brinks Armor Contract
• Q2 Homeless Enrollment Updates

Budget Audit Finance Committee Meeting

The Budget Audit Finance Committee will discuss multiple procurement items including an uninterruptable power solution for the datacenter, laptops for several schools, safety and security technology upgrades, and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes contract extensions for classroom renovations, fuel supply, and grounds maintenance services, as well as roof replacement projects at Peabody ES and Bolton HS.

• Uninterruptable Power Solution for Datacenter
• IT Network Upgrade Equipment IFB#11302022AW - REMOVED
• Laptop devices for Cordova Optional MS, Cromwell ES, Downtown ES, Kate Bond MS, Southwind ES, and Kingsbury MS
• Safety and Security Technology Upgrades
• Budget Amendment

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss proposed policies on academic honesty and attendance, review board meeting procedures including pepper spray research, and hear a presentation on the charter school landscape. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of new policy 6001 Academic Honesty
• Discussion of new policy 6014 Attendance and Excuses
• Review of regulatory revisions for honor rolls, digital learning, and student conduct
• Research report on pepper spray related to board meeting operations
• Presentation on charter school landscape

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to consider charter renewals for KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle School and City University School Girls Preparatory. The board first voted to rescind a prior action from the February 7 business meeting regarding these schools, then approved renewal of both charter applications. Both motions passed, with one board member voting against the City University renewal.

• Motion to rescind board action from February 7, 2023, on items related to KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle and City University School Girls Preparatory (passed 6-0).
• Approval of charter renewal for KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle School (passed 6-0).
• Approval of charter renewal for City University School Girls Preparatory (passed 5-1, with Stephanie P Love voting no).

Budget Retreat

The Shelby County Schools Board is holding a budget retreat to discuss strategic priorities, FY24 budget timeline, and financial updates. Items include a FY23 financial update, ESSER funding cliff, and TISA update. Board members will share their FY24 priorities. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is not livestreamed.

• Discussion of FY24 Budget Timeline
• FY23 Financial Update
• ESSER Update (funding cliff)
• TISA Update (Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement)
• Board Member FY24 Priorities

January Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a consent agenda that included the sale of 11 acres of vacant land at the former Graves Elementary School for $200,000 and renewed five charter schools for new 10-year terms. The board also adopted policy revisions on superintendent compensation and interscholastic athletics (second reading) and introduced a policy amendment to the order of business for work sessions (first reading). The meeting included standard procedural items such as approval of previous meeting minutes and committee reports.

• Sale of former Graves ES land (3398 Graves Rd.) for $200,000 as surplus property
• Renewal of charter schools: Arrow Academy, Circles of Success, Power Center Academy Middle-Hickory Hill, Memphis Academy of Science & Engineering, Memphis Business Academy High for 10 years
• Contract extension for Cummings Safe Gym with Grinder Taber Grinder, Inc. through April 30, 2023
• Adoption of policy revisions on Superintendent Compensation (1004) and Interscholastic Athletics (6051) – second reading
• First reading of policy amendment to Board policy 0000, adding Special Recognitions/Presentations to work session order of business

January Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider approval of a consent agenda including the sale of 11 acres of former Graves Elementary School land, contract extensions for school construction projects, and purchase orders for new nutrition services vehicles and equipment.

• Sale of former Graves ES land at 3398 Graves Rd. for $200,000
• Contract extension for Cummings Safe Gym project to April 30, 2023
• Contract extension for Delano K8 Safe Gym to May 30, 2023
• Purchase of nine refrigerated vans for $728,046
• Purchase of nine delivery vans for $583,533

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

The Shelby County Board of Education holds a grievance hearing on the non-renewal of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle School's charter. The agenda 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.

• MSCS Office of Charter Schools recommendation on non-renewal
• Charter operator response from KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle School
• Board Q&A session
• Public comment opportunity

Charter School Grievance Meeting: Non-Renewal Hearing for City University School Girls Preparatory

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a grievance meeting regarding the non-renewal of City University School Girls Prep. 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 from City University Girls Prep

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the superintendent search and a request for qualifications (RFQ) for search firms. No votes or decisions are listed; the items are discussion-only.

• Update on Superintendent Search
• Search Firms RFQ Update

Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee met on January 10, 2023 to discuss a series of contract amendments, equipment purchases, and facility improvements. Items on the agenda included a land sale, several gym and stadium design service contract amendments, HVAC and chiller upgrades, technology acquisitions, and an update on ESSER funding. The committee also reviewed the December 2022 financial statements and upcoming audit budget.

• Sales of Former Graves ES Land
• Cummings K8 Gym Contract Amendment
• Whitehaven Stadium Design Services Contract Amendment
• Norris Rd HVAC Upgrades
• Laptops and Computer Carts – Barrett’s Chapel ES

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will discuss a range of items including charter renewals for 2022-2023, a research affiliation agreement with the University of Memphis, and an AP African American Studies pilot. Other items include contracts for audit services, interpretation software, furniture, and grants. No votes are recorded on the agenda; these are discussion items.

• 2022-2023 charter renewals
• Research Affiliation Agreement with Univ. of Memphis
• AP African American Studies Pilot Agreement
• Watkins Uiberall PLLC audit contract
• LanguageLine Solutions interpretation contract

Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Legislative Advocacy Committee will meet on January 10, 2023. The agenda includes a single discussion item: a legislative update, followed by closing discussion on next steps. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific legislation or proposals listed.

• Legislative Update (discussion)
• Next Steps (closing discussion)