Shelby County Schools public meetings in 2024

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved $6.9 million for 10,000 student laptops and deployment services to replenish 1:1 devices. They also extended three custodial contracts totaling about $7.7 million for 86 facilities through June 2025. Additionally, the board approved MOUs for Specialized Education Assistant training and the Tennessee School Climate Survey.

• Approved $6,896,900 for 10,000 student laptops (Arey Jones Educational Solutions)
• Extended ParCou, LLC custodial contract (21 facilities) for $1,876,046.10
• Extended Service Master Clean/SPE, LLC custodial contract (22 facilities) for $1,843,026.30
• Extended HES Facility Services custodial contract (43 facilities) for $4,025,438.92
• Approved MOU with ALLMemphis, Inc. for in-person training of Specialized Education Assistants

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education, not open to the public. The only substantive agenda item is discussion of potential litigation.

• Discussion of potential litigation

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education discussed a resolution to terminate Superintendent Marie N. Feagins's contract. After motions to close debate and postpone indefinitely failed, the board voted to move the resolution to the January Committee Meeting for further discussion.

• Discussion of terminating the contract agreement between Superintendent Marie N. Feagins and the Memphis-Shelby County Board of Education
• Motion to close debate on Item 6.1 failed (1-8, only Keith Williams in favor)
• Motion to postpone Item 6.1 indefinitely failed (4-5)
• Motion to move the resolution to January Committee Meeting passed (5-4)

Charter Partnership Council Meeting

The Charter Partnership Council will hold discussions on Board Policy 1011, shared services working group priorities, and funding for services and support. A proposed timeline outlines next steps from January through April, with a decision expected in April. The meeting includes a Q&A session as an action item and adjournment.

• Discussion of Board Policy 1011
• Discussion of shared services working group priorities
• Discussion of service and support direct funding
• Proposed timeline: January shared services, February/March funding, April decision
• Q&A session as an action item

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider a consent agenda with multiple action items, including a $4,690,796.40 contract with Proximity Learning Inc. for 100 certified teachers providing live virtual instruction in tested subjects for grades 6-12. Other items include a $380,497.12 Transition School to Work grant, renewal of the Afterschool Reporting Center contract at $320,000, and approval of a memorandum of understanding for the School Resource Officer program with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes first reading of six proposed policy revisions.

• Contract with Proximity Learning Inc. for $4,690,796.40 for 100 certified virtual teachers for grades 6-12.
• Transition School to Work Grant of $380,497.12 for pre-employment transition services for students with exceptionalities.
• Renewal contract with Afterschool Reporting Center-The Pursuit Center for $320,000 for one year, with renewal options.
• Memorandum of Understanding with Shelby County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officer program.
• First reading of proposed policy revisions on promotion, English learners, library services, family life education, school fees, and school day.

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting and approved several charter school amendments. The board approved adding grades 6-8 for Perea Elementary, a location change for Tennessee Career Academy, and denied enrollment increases for Perea Elementary and Memphis School of Excellence Secondary.

• Approved adding grades 6-8 for Perea Elementary (motion by Stephanie P Love, second by Towanna Murphy)
• Approved location change for Tennessee Career Academy (motion by Towanna Murphy, second by Michelle R McKissack)
• Denied enrollment increase for Perea Elementary (motion by Stephanie P Love, second by Michelle R McKissack)
• Denied enrollment increase for Memphis School of Excellence Secondary (motion by Michelle R McKissack)
• All votes passed with one abstention (Natalie McKinney) on first motion; one not present at vote on third motion

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will discuss and consider approving multiple contracts and grants at its Nov. 19 work session, including a $4.69 million contract with Proximity Learning for 100 virtual teachers and a $400,000 extension for school security guard services. The board also will consider a memorandum of understanding with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officers, and approve the 2024-25 TISA Accountability Report. Three charter school amendment petitions were removed from the agenda before the meeting.

• $4,690,796 contract with Proximity Learning Inc. for 100 certified teachers providing live virtual instruction in tested subjects for grades 6-12
• $400,000 contract extension for guard services with Diligence Corporation ($300,000) and Universal Security ($100,000) through May 2025
• $822,242 annual renewal of Dell Marketing Endpoint Protection Platform for cybersecurity
• $380,497 Transition School to Work Grant for pre-employment transition services for students with exceptionalities
• Memorandum of Understanding with Shelby County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officer program

Board Policy Retreat

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board holds a policy retreat to discuss and review sections of the policy manual. The focus is on Section 4000 (Personnel) and Section 7000 (School-Community). No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the session is entirely discussion.

• Discussion of Policy Manual Section 4000 Personnel, presented by Maria Stewart
• Discussion of Policy Manual Section 7000 School-Community
• Closing discussion on next steps for policy review

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Audit Budget Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget timeline and receive 100-day plan updates from two senior officers. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are informational discussions.

• Budget timeline presentation for FY 2025-2026 by Interim Business Financial Officer Leslie Knighten
• 100 Day Plan update from Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Tito Langston
• 100 Day Plan update from Facilities Services Officer Michelle Stuart

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will discuss multiple policy revisions including Promotion and Retention, Limited English Proficient, Library Services, Family Life Education, School Fees, and School Day, as well as a presentation from More for Memphis and proposed 2025 legislative changes. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• More from Memphis Presentation on MSCS & MFM overview
• Policy update: 5013 Promotion and Retention
• Policy update: 5016 Limited English Proficient
• Policy update: 5023 Family Life Education
• Discussion of 2025 legislative proposals

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The committee will hold an opening discussion and receive a communication update. William White, Director of Strategy and Innovation, is scheduled to present on the update.

• Communication Update presented by William White

Academic Committee Meeting

This is a discussion-only meeting of the Shelby County Board of Education's Academic Committee. Presentations will be given on bullying and harassment data, truancy, and mental health. Multiple officers—Whitelaw, Tankson, Myracle, and Richmond—will present updates on their 100 Day Plans. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Bullying and Harassment Data Overview presentation by Dr. Angela Whitelaw
• Truancy presentation by Dr. Angela Whitelaw
• Mental Health presentation by Dr. Angela Whitelaw
• 100 Day Plan updates from Officers Whitelaw, Tankson, Myracle, and Richmond
• All items are listed as discussions; no action items

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed executive session of the Shelby County Schools board, not open to the public. The only substantive item is a discussion about Mastery Connect, but no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Mastery Connect during closed session

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education met to authorize the hiring of a negotiator and adjust meeting schedules. The board also voted to suspend policy regarding the approval of committee chairs and co-chairs.

• Hiring of Robert Spence to negotiate Justin Bailey's contract
• Rescheduling of Board Business meeting from November 26 to December 3
• Suspension of policy to approve Committee Chair and Co-Chair

Emergency Special Called Meeting: Approval of Custodial Contract Amendments with ParCOU and ServiceMaster

The Shelby County Board of Education held an emergency special called meeting to consider and approve amendments to custodial service contracts with ParCOU and ServiceMaster. The board voted unanimously to approve the amendments, which cover the period from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

• Approval of custodial contract amendments with ParCOU and ServiceMaster for Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2024
• Motion by Towanna Murphy, second by Stephanie P Love; passed unanimously
• Meeting was an emergency special called meeting with limited agenda items

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to vote on a superintendent evaluation tool. The board approved the tool, which was read into the record, with a motion that passed unanimously.

• Vote on Superintendent Evaluation Tool approved by board, with tool read into the record by Tomeka Hart-Wigginton

Superintendent Evaluation Planning Meeting

This is a planning meeting of the Shelby County Board of Education to discuss the process and criteria for evaluating the superintendent. The agenda includes an opening discussion, a main discussion item on superintendent evaluation planning, and closing remarks on next steps. No votes or specific actions are listed.

• Discussion of superintendent evaluation planning
• Next steps for the evaluation process

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a consent agenda including contracts for roof replacements at Booker T. Washington High, Geeter K-8, Grandview Heights MS, and the Teaching and Learning Academy. Also approved were a $5.9M purchase of musical instruments, a $2M contract for onsite medical services, and several grants. The meeting also included committee reports and approval of previous minutes.

• Contract renewal for Project BUILD Phase I roof replacements at four schools: $6,715,562.73
• Purchase ratification for fine arts instruments from Amro Music Stores: $5,939,260.77
• Contract renewal for onsite medical services at Flicker Street and Hacks Cross clinics: $2,032,036
• Roof replacement contract for Keystone Elementary School awarded to Medford Roofing, Inc.: $1,520,500
• Grant approval for OJJDP FY24 Reducing Risk for Girls program: $580,000 over 3 years

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education. The only substantive item is a discussion of litigation. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of litigation (closed to public)

Superintendent Evaluation Planning Meeting

This is a planning meeting for the Shelby County Schools Board to discuss the process for evaluating the superintendent. The agenda includes discussion of the evaluation process and next steps. No decisions or concrete actions are listed on the agenda; it is a procedural discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion item: Superintendent Evaluation Planning and Discussion, with attached PDF on evaluation process

Greater Memphis Chamber Orientation with the Memphis-Shelby County School Board Members

This is a procedural orientation meeting between the Memphis-Shelby County School Board and the Greater Memphis Chamber. No votes, decisions, or financial items are scheduled. The agenda includes a welcome, an orientation session, and discussion of next steps.

• Opening Discussion and Welcome
• Orientation session (no details provided)
• Next Steps discussion

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is considering multiple action items, including contracts for onsite medical services, roof replacements, and instrument purchases, as well as grant approvals and a literacy plan presentation. The board already voted to approve the agenda and add two presentations. Items up for action include a $2 million contract extension for employee clinics, a $5.9 million ratification for district-wide musical instruments, and $6.7 million in amended contracts for roof replacements at four schools.

• $2,032,036 contract extension for onsite medical services at Flicker Street and Hacks Cross clinics
• $5,939,260.77 ratification for musical instruments from Amro Music Stores districtwide
• $6,715,562.73 in amended contracts with Carroll Roofing for roof replacements at Booker T. Washington HS, Geeter K-8, Grandview Heights MS, and Teaching and Learning Academy
• $1,520,500 contract award to Medford Roofing for Keystone Elementary School roof replacement
• $580,000 three-year grant from OJJDP for reducing risk for girls in the juvenile justice system

Charter School Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Charter School Committee is meeting to discuss charter school updates and next steps. The agenda includes opening discussion, a discussion item on charter school updates, and closing Q&A. No specific proposals or votes are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• Charter School Updates discussion item
• Next Steps and Questions and Answers session

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget Finance Committee will discuss and potentially approve a resolution adopting district priorities for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, review a budget calendar for that period, and receive a general update on budget, audit, and finance matters.

• Resolution Adopting FY 2025-2026 District Priorities (action/consent item, draft attached)
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar discussion
• Budget, Audit, Finance Update

Academic Committee Meeting

The Academic Committee is reviewing several contracts, grants, and partnerships. Key items include funding for fine arts, employee medical services, and student support programs.

• Purchase ratification for districtwide musical instruments from Amro Music Stores for $5,939,260.77
• One-year extension for employee onsite medical services at Flicker Street and Hacks Cross clinics up to $2,042,037
• Contract with SchoolSeed for emergency support for homeless families and students for $250,000
• Grant approval from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for $580,000 over 3 years
• Renewal of MOU between Southwest Tennessee Community College and Medical District High School

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting. Items include updates on the Boys to Men Mentorship Program and general communication. No votes or action items are scheduled.

• Discussion of Boys to Men Mentorship Program
• Communication update from the committee

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Procurement Committee will discuss and vote on several contract actions, including roof replacements at four schools totaling $6.7M, a roof replacement at Keystone Elementary for $1.5M, and an extension for Treadwell auditorium renovation. They will also consider an audit contract for school funds and receive an update on cleaning services. All items are recommendations to the full Board of Education.

• Contract renewal for roof replacements at Booker T. Washington HS, Geeter K-8, Grandview Heights MS, and Teaching & Learning Academy — $6,715,562.73
• Contract approval for Keystone ES roof replacement with Medford Roofing, Inc. — $1,520,500.00
• Contract extension for Treadwell ES and MS auditorium renovation with A&B Construction through April 2025 — $938,040.10
• Contract approval for internal school funds annual audit with Watkins Uiberall, PLLC — $102,000.00
• Update on Fresh Start Cleaning Services contract performance

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Evaluation Committee meets to discuss an evaluation update and next steps. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or proposals.

• Opening discussion on evaluation process
• Evaluation update (discussion item)
• Next steps and Q&A session

Superintendent Evaluation Planning Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a planning meeting to discuss the evaluation process for the superintendent. The agenda consists solely of discussion items, with no votes or decisions scheduled. A PDF outlining the superintendent evaluation process is attached.

• Discussion of superintendent evaluation planning and process

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to address the employment contract of the General Counsel. The Board voted to retain outside counsel to handle these negotiations on behalf of the Board.

• Decision to retain outside counsel to negotiate the General Counsel's employment contract

Superintendent Evaluation Planning Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a planning meeting to discuss and deliberate about a tool to evaluate the superintendent. The agenda includes opening discussion, deliberation on the evaluation tool, and next steps. This is a procedural discussion session with no votes or decisions recorded.

• Deliberation about a superintendent evaluation tool

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education elected Joyce Dorse-Coleman as chair and Stephanie Love as vice chair for the 2024-2025 term. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for nursing and speech screening services, a textbook adoption, and a partnership with the Shelby County Health Department for immunization events. New policies on the visitors code of conduct and board/district general counsel were adopted. The meeting included reports from committees and the superintendent.

• Elected Joyce Dorse-Coleman as board chair and Stephanie Love as vice chair for 2024-2025
• Approved contract with RCM Health Care Services ($315,675) for nursing screenings for up to 5,600 Pre-K students
• Approved contract with Power of Words Therapy Services ($129,000) for speech screenings for Pre-K students
• Adopted textbook 'Thinking Mathematically, 8th Edition' for high school Mathematical Reasoning course
• Approved 2024-2025 partnership with Shelby County Health Department for immunization events

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education, not open to the public. The agenda consists of procedural items and a single discussion item: the Annual Safety Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled for public view.

• Discussion of the Annual Safety Plan (closed to public)

Board Policy Retreat

The Shelby County Schools Board is holding a policy retreat to discuss revisions to the internal board operations section (0000) and the administrative section (1000) of the policy manual. The meeting includes opening and closing discussions on next steps. No votes or binding decisions are expected; this is a workshop session.

• Discussion of Policy Manual Section 0000 (Internal Board Operations)
• Discussion of Policy Manual Section 1000 (Administrative)

Executive Session- Emergency Safety and Security Meeting- Closed to Public

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session for emergency safety and security. The only substantive item is a discussion of the Annual Safety Plan. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is not open to the public.

• Discussion of the Annual Safety Plan

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting in a work session to discuss and vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple staff action items. Notable decisions include a $41.9 million contract with Cigna for health and dental plan administration, two Pre-K screening contracts totaling $444,675, and a $433,685 contract for the SchooLinks college and career platform. The board will also consider textbook adoption, grant acceptance, and partnership agreements.

• Contract approval for Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company for ASO rates totaling $41,900,000 for the 2025 plan year
• Contract approval for RCM Health Care Services at $315,675 for nursing screening of up to 5,600 Pre-K students
• Contract approval for Power of Words Therapy Services at $129,000 for Pre-K speech screenings
• Contract approval for SchooLinks (piggyback via TIPS) at $433,685 for college and career planning platform over two years
• Grant acceptance of $100,000 from Pure Music and Entertainment Group for Cummings K-8 Optional School

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will discuss displaced children and the uniform policy, and receive a communication update. Two agenda items—Head Start and Uniform Policy—were removed before the meeting. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and next steps.

• Discussion on displaced children and uniform policy
• Communication update and presentation from MSCS
• Head Start and Uniform Policy items removed from agenda

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will discuss the PURE Music program at Cummings K-8 and a procurement update that includes a proposed 1-year agreement with Cigna Healthcare. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of PURE Music program at Cummings K-8
• Procurement update including Cigna Healthcare 1-year agreement
• Youth Court program procurement update
• SBPL procurement update
• All items are discussion only, no action taken

Academic Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Committee meets to discuss several items including a grant for Maxine Smith STEAM Academy, early childhood K-8 programs, and a broad academic update covering topics such as math textbook adoption, health department initiatives, Head Start continuation, and SchooLinks. All items are listed as discussion items with no decisions recorded on the agenda.

• Grant discussion for Maxine Smith STEAM Academy (PLTW)
• Update on Early Childhood K-8 programs
• Math Reasoning textbook adoption discussion
• Head Start continuation application for 2025
• SchooLinks platform update

Charter School Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Charter School Committee will meet to discuss updates and next steps. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm in Coe Auditorium.

• Discussion of charter school updates
• Next steps and Q&A session
• Meeting held at Coe Auditorium, 160 S. Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38112

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This meeting is a closed executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education, not open to the public. The sole substantive agenda item is a discussion of litigation. All other items are procedural (call to order, opening/closing remarks, adjournment).

• Discussion of litigation (closed session)

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Audit Budget Finance Committee meets to discuss the budget, audit, and finance update, with presentations from ER2, Thomas Consultants, 806 Technologies, and MOUs. The meeting includes opening and closing discussions but no votes or decisions are on the agenda.

• Budget, Audit, Finance Update with presentations from ER2, Thomas Consultants, 806 Technologies, and MOUs
• Discussion-only meeting; no action items or public hearings listed

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance & Legislation Committee will discuss a draft policy updating the Tennessee Schools Visitor's Code of Conduct. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a discussion only.

• Discussion of a draft policy titled 'Tennessee Schools Visitor's Code of Conduct' (JLB Draft)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee will meet to conduct an evaluation update and discuss next steps. The agenda consists of discussion items and procedural steps.

• Evaluation Update discussion

Special Called Meeting- New Board Member Orientation

This is a special called meeting for new board member orientation. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: roll call, pledge, moment of silence, public comment, a request for action, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education, not open to the public. The agenda includes discussion items and next steps, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education met to review committee reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and vote on a consent agenda. The board unanimously approved several grant awards and facility contracts, including a $7 million federal grant for fine arts materials and a $2.9 million roof replacement for Westwood High School. These allocations fund student arts programs and maintain school infrastructure, supporting curriculum delivery and building safety standards.

• $7,000,000 federal grant for fine arts materials and instruments
• $2,906,210 contract to Jessie Bryant Roofing for Westwood HS roof replacement
• $186,840 contract to Covington Flooring Company for Germantown HS gym floor replacement
• $75,600 Tennessee Prevention Network grant for mental health services
• Contract extensions for foundation repairs at Wells Station ES and Craigmont MS

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing several staff action items including school maintenance, fine arts funding, and grant approvals. The session includes discussions on budget reports and superintendent updates.

• $7,000,000 allocation for musical instruments and fine arts materials
• $2,906,210 contract for roof replacement at Westwood High School
• $186,840 contract for Germantown High School gymnasium floor replacement
• $75,600 Tennessee Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services grant
• $165,000 contract for LanguageLine Solutions interpretation and translation services

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting and approved two action items: a budget amendment to fund the Whitehaven High School Herberts STEM Building and a resolution to employ a Board and District General Counsel. Both motions passed unanimously with eight affirmative votes. The meeting also included procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approved budget amendment to fund Whitehaven High School Herberts STEM Building
• Approved resolution to employ Board and District General Counsel
• Both motions passed with 8 affirmative votes

Executive Session- Closed to Public

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for an executive session closed to the public. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed in the document.

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee is meeting to conduct discussions regarding evaluations and next steps. The agenda consists of general discussion items.

• Discussion of evaluations

Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Community Engagement Committee will discuss several topics, including a Shelby County Health Department update with an attached HIV/STD committee draft, the Community Schools initiative, and a safety/security update. No votes or decisions are scheduled, only discussions.

• Discussion of Shelby County Health Department, with attached file 'MSCS HIV and STD Commitee Meeting Final Draft'
• Discussion of Community Schools program
• Discussion of Safety/Security Update

Procurement Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee. The agenda includes a discussion on procurement updates and next steps. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or actions are listed for decision.

• Discussion of procurement update (no details provided)
• Discussion of next steps

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will meet to discuss a policy update, referencing July and June 2024 policy summaries. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Discussion of policy update with attached July and June 2024 combined summary and policies

Academic Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Academic Committee will hold a discussion meeting to review the Academic Plan and address vacancies. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural discussion items only.

• Discussion of the Academic Plan
• Discussion of vacancies

Executive Session

This is an executive session of the Shelby County Schools Board, closed to the public. The agenda consists of procedural items (roll call, pledge, public comment) and one action item: a request for action regarding litigation. No specific details or decisions are publicly available.

• Request for Action: Litigation – no further details provided

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is deciding on charter school applications and approving several service contracts. The board is also reviewing proposed policies regarding purchasing authority, overtime, and truancy.

• Approved charter application for Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls
• Denied charter application for Wooddale Middle School
• Approved contract for First 8 Education Services not to exceed $9,062,500.00
• Approved contract renewal with RCM Technologies up to $2,139,727.50 for nursing services
• Approved $117,426.00 purchase order to School Health Corporation for CPR and ROTC materials

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will discuss and vote on multiple consent agenda items, including charter school authorizations, contract renewals, and new service agreements. Key decisions include approving Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls while denying Wooddale Middle School and Journey Northeast Academy charters, and approving a $9.06 million contract with First 8 Memphis for educational services. The meeting also includes reports from the chair and superintendent.

• Charter authorization: approve Memphis Grizzlies Prep STEAM School for Girls; deny Wooddale Middle and Journey Northeast Academy
• Contract with YMCA of Memphis for before/aftercare services (no fiscal impact listed)
• Purchase order to School Health Corp. for $117,426 for CPR materials and wellness supplies
• First 8 Memphis contract up to $9,062,500 for wraparound and instructional coaching
• Renewal with RCM Technologies up to $2,139,727 for 30 registered nurses and 2 field liaisons

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting of the Shelby County Board of Education includes a vote on the FY2025 budget and approval of personnel transactions. Public comment is also scheduled. The meeting is procedural except for these two action items.

• FY25 Budget Approval with attached adopted budget resolution
• Personnel Transactions with warn notice listing employees
• Public Comment period
• Meeting broadcast on multiple local channels

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider several consent agenda items including contract renewals for PowerSchool, iReady, and other educational services totaling over $6 million. The board will also hear committee reports and take second and first readings of proposed policies. Public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Contract renewal for PowerSchool Group LLC at $2,278,163.16 for student information and talent systems
• One-year contract with Curriculum Associates for iReady assessment and intervention at $2,853,132.04
• Renewal contract for The Pursuit Center (afterschool reporting) at $320,000.00
• Contract for PCG EdPlan data management system at $419,971.68
• Approval of teacher tenure status change list

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education, not open to the public. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, a discussion item listed as 'Executive Session,' closing discussion, and adjournment. No specific decisions or public business are scheduled for discussion.

• Executive session closed to the public

June Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting for a work session on June 18, 2024. The board will consider approving multiple contracts and grants, including a $2.85 million contract for Curriculum Associates i-Ready assessment tools, a $2.28 million contract for PowerSchool software, and a $420,000 contract for PCG EdPlan data management. They will also vote on teacher tenure status changes and grant acceptances for schools.

• Approve $2,853,132.04 contract with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready assessment and intervention tools for grades K-8
• Approve $2,278,163.16 contract with PowerSchool Group for student information system, talent, enrollment, and behavior support
• Approve $419,971.68 contract with Public Consulting Group for EdPlan data management system for exceptional children and ESL
• Approve teacher tenure list for 2022-23 school year changing career status from non-tenured to tenure
• Accept grant of $30,000 from Project Lead the Way for Hickory Ridge Middle School STEM program

Community Engagement Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a community engagement meeting with a single agenda item: a budget discussion. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is intended for public input and board deliberation.

• Budget discussion — no further details provided in the agenda

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Procurement Committee meets to discuss 21 procurement items, including contracts for visitor management, school probation liaison, youth court, safety technology, maintenance supplies, software, equipment, and services. No votes are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion only.

• Computing equipment for Fairley HS, MLK Prep HS, and Humes MS under SCORP program
• Cyber Technology Inc. safety & security technology upgrades
• East High School restroom renovation and Airways Middle School cooling tower replacement
• Charter school leases for FCS Westside, JCS Coleman, and MASE Northwest Prep
• Waste collection services contracts with Waste Connections of TN and Republic Services

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Audit Budget Finance Committee will meet to discuss the May financial report and a June budget amendment. Presentations on the new East Region and Frayser high school projects are also scheduled. All items are listed as discussions; no votes or decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• May Financial Report presented by CFO Tito Langston
• June Budget Amendment discussion
• New East Region HS update from Chief Strategic Planning & Operations Advisor
• New Frayser HS update from Chief Strategic Planning & Operations Advisor

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The Shelby County Board of Education will consider updates on a budget restructure resolution. No specific dollar amounts, project names, or detailed proposals are included in the provided text.

• Budget Restructure Resolution (attachment provided)
• Public comment period
• Standard procedural items (roll call, pledge, moment of silence)

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a procedural executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education, closed to the public. The agenda contains only standard items: call to order, an executive session discussion, closing discussion, and adjournment. No specific topics, votes, or decisions are listed.

• The board will meet in executive session, which is not open to the public.

Internal Board Operations Committee Meeting

The Internal Board Operations Committee will discuss and recommend approval of the 2024-2025 board meeting schedule. They will also review the biennial policy manual update and discuss a potential AI policy. All items are discussions leading to recommendations to the full board.

• Recommendation to approve the 2024-2025 Board Work Session and Business Meeting Schedule
• Update on the Policy Manual Biennial Review
• Discussion on adopting an AI policy, including updates to Acceptable Use and Internet Safety policies

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

This is a discussion-only meeting of the Academic Performance Committee; no votes are scheduled. Members will review several proposed agreements including a master services agreement with PowerSchool Group, a teacher tenure policy revision, and acceptance of grants for Hickory Ridge Middle School and from Shriner's International. Other discussion items include platforms for MTSS, RTI2 assessments, an ESL data management system, and a teacher cohort agreement with Christian Brothers University.

• PowerSchool Group LLC Master Services Agreement
• Curriculum Associates iReady RTI2 platform
• Pearson aimswebPlus RTI2 assessments
• Teacher Tenure Policy discussion
• Hickory Ridge Middle School grant acceptance

Board Governance Retreat - Day 2

The Board of Education is meeting for the second day of a governance retreat. The session focuses on discussions regarding academic aims, budget, and board priorities.

• Discussion on Academic Aims and Insight
• Budget Blitz discussion
• Vision Setting and Board Priorities discussion

Board Governance Retreat - Day 1

The Board of Education is meeting for a governance retreat to discuss district leadership and operations. The session focuses on board norms, communication protocols, and strategic priorities.

• Discussion of Governance Team Norms and Communication
• Review of Communications Protocols
• Update on the Superintendent's 100 Day Plan
• Vision setting and Board priorities

Executive Session- Closed to Public

The Shelby County Board of Education is scheduled for a closed executive session on May 28, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, such as call to order and adjournment. No specific topics, votes, or public discussion items are listed, meaning residents cannot review the agenda or provide input before the meeting.

May Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider approving multiple contracts and purchases during its May 28 business meeting. A consent agenda includes a combined $15 million contract for therapy, speech, audiology, and interpreter services, a $568,957.50 network cabling project at Fairley High School, and a $753,268.34 armored car service agreement. The board will also hear committee reports and consider proposed policies on second and first reading.

• Contract award for therapy/interpreting services totaling up to $15 million for the 2024-25 school year
• Purchase order of $568,957.50 for network cabling at Fairley High School
• Two-year armored car service contract with Brink's Incorporated for $753,268.34
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Memphis for police services and crossing guards, not to exceed $370,000 annually
• YMCA before/after school care contract for summer 2024 not to exceed $700,000

May Work Session

The Board will consider consent action items including contracts, grants, and school transitions. Key decisions include approving the return of five Achievement School District schools to MSCS, a $15 million contract for therapy services, and multiple service agreements for summer programs and security. The meeting also includes routine reports and a board item on the Charter Partnership Council.

• Purchase order of $568,957.50 for network cabling at Fairley High School
• MOU with City of Memphis for police services and crossing guards not to exceed $370,000 annually ($75,000 for summer)
• Contract with Brink's Inc. for $753,268.34 for armored car services at 153 schools
• Contract with YMCA for before/after school care up to $700,000 for Summer Learning Academy
• Transition of Coleman, Fairley, Humes, MLK Prep, and Westside Middle schools from ASD back to MSCS

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget Finance Committee will discuss the April financial report and an update on the new build for NERHS and Frayser School. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of the April Financial Report
• Update on the new Northeast Regional High School (NERHS) and New Frayser School build
• Opening discussion and closing next steps as procedural items

Procurement Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss charter school leases, a contract with Oteka Technologies for network cabling at Fairley High School, and summer programming involving Memphis Police Department services and crossing guards. No dollar amounts or decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Charter school leases
• Oteka Technologies – network cabling at Fairley HS
• Summer programming – MPD services and crossing guards

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Academic Performance Committee will meet to discuss special education services, a facility transfer, and grant funding. The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 3:00pm.

• Discussion of OT, PT, Speech, Audiology and Interpreters services
• Discussion of MLK Facility Transfer MOU
• Discussion of TDMHSAS Infrastructure Grant
• Discussion of School Transitions: ASD schools returning to MSCS
• Discussion of YMCA before and after school care

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a special called meeting to discuss and advance a recommendation for MSCS Superintendent finalists. The board will also vote on accepting a donation from the Memphis Grizzlies Raise the Rim initiative, which provides basketball equipment and court resurfacing for two schools.

• Discussion and recommendation of MSCS Superintendent finalists
• Acceptance of Grizzlies Raise the Rim donation: replacement basketball hoop systems for Fox Meadows ES and JP Freeman School, plus asphalt resurfacing at Fox Meadows
• Public comment period
• Roll call, pledge, moment of silence, adjournment

April Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes denying charter applications for Blueprint College & Career Preparatory and Journey Northeast Academy, and approving a $1.86 million contract with Memphis Teacher Residency to hire up to 30 interns annually for three years. Other consent items include a $433,600 purchase for Summer Learning Academy supplies, a $90,000 renewal with Memphis Symphony Orchestra for fine arts programs, and an MOU amendment to increase funding for mental health facility education services. The board will also hear reports from committees and receive superintendent updates.

• Denial of charter applications for Blueprint College & Career Preparatory and Journey Northeast Academy
• Contract with Memphis Teacher Residency for up to 30 interns/year, three years, not to exceed $1,860,000
• Piggyback agreement with Knowledge Tree for $433,600 in Summer Learning Academy supplies via federal funds
• Renewal contract with Memphis Symphony Orchestra for $90,000 to provide fine arts programs for 6,784 fifth graders
• MOU amendment increasing PO amounts for Compass Intervention and Lakeside Behavioral Health by $140,000 for residential mental health education

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed-to-the-public executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, discussion in executive session, next steps, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public items are listed.

• Meeting is entirely closed to the public as an executive session
• No specific discussion topics, votes, or dollar amounts are on the agenda

April Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing several staff action items, including the recommended denial of four charter school applications. The board is also considering various contracts for teacher residencies, school supplies, and student health services.

• Recommended denial of charter applications for Wooddale Middle School, Blueprint College & Career Preparatory, Journey Northeast Academy, and Grizzlies Prep STEAM School for Girls
• Contract for Memphis Teacher Residency to hire up to 30 interns not to exceed $1,860,000.00
• Purchase of 2024 Summer Learning Academy supplies from Knowledge Tree for $433,600.00
• Contract for 'The Creative Curriculum' from Teaching Strategies, LLC for $184,191.23
• Renewal contract with Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Inc. for $90,000

Policy, Governance, and Legislation Committee Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Policy, Governance, and Legislation Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education. The agenda includes discussions on policy and a legislative update, with no votes or specific action items. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Policy discussion (no details provided)
• Legislative update (no details provided)

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will discuss district-level metrics, the initial round of charter authorization, and school transitions. The agenda includes review of several contracts, including with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Teaching Strategies, LLC, Memphis Teacher Residency, and others, as well as acceptance of multiple grants and a USDA equipment donation. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Charter Authorization: Initial Round discussion
• Memphis Symphony Orchestra Contract discussion
• Teaching Strategies, LLC Contract discussion
• Compass Intervention - Lakeside Behavior Mental Health Contract discussion
• Grant acceptances: Verizon Innovative Labs, Knapp Foundation, Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will discuss multiple procurement items including athletic field prep services, flooring repairs at Ford Road Elementary, and HVAC replacements at several schools. No votes or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is a discussion of upcoming contracts and projects.

• LADD - Athletic Field Prep Services
• American Paper & Twine (supplies discussion)
• Ford Road ES Flooring Repairs
• Avon Lennox Chiller Replacement
• Hamilton HS AHU-25 Replacement

Audit, Budget, Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee is meeting to review the district's third quarter financial reports. The body will also discuss a budget update and a FY25 Capital Budget Request.

• Quarter 3 Financials discussion
• FY25 Capital Budget Request

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is transitioning leadership by terminating the interim superintendent's contract and appointing a permanent superintendent. The board is also reviewing various committee reports and approving several service contracts.

• Approved contract for Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028
• Terminated contract of Interim Superintendent Tutonial "Toni" Williams
• Approved $204,343.00 contract with Wilco Services, Inc. for playground installation at Ridgeway Early Learning Center
• Approved $167,712.50 contract with Vitali for CPR/First Aid Training
• Approved five-year contract for Scribbles Software at no cost

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education at its work session is considering multiple staff action items, including a $7.4 million contract for security cameras and technology upgrades at 56 locations. Other proposed contracts cover metal detectors, x-ray scanners, playground installation, CPR training, and grounds maintenance. The board also will discuss a corrective action plan for Head Start compliance.

• $7,373,936.23 for security equipment and camera upgrades at 56 MSCS locations
• $2,140,375.10 for weapons detection x-ray machines from Linev Systems US
• $1,720,589.59 for Cyber Technology security equipment and licenses
• $1,373,109.67 for 161 Paragon walk-through metal detectors from Dynamic Verification Security Solutions
• $204,343.00 for playground installation at Ridgeway Early Learning Center

Executive Session Meeting- Closed to the Public

The Board of Education is meeting in a session closed to the public. The primary agenda item is an emergency meeting with attorneys.

• Emergency meeting with attorneys

Copy of Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a Shelby County Board of Education executive session closed to the public. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, discussion of executive session, next steps, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public business are listed.

Copy of Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education, not open to the public. The agenda includes a discussion of the Annual Safety Plan and next steps, but no votes or public decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Annual Safety Plan (closed session, item 2.01)

Copy of Executive Session- Closed to Public

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss the Annual Safety Plan. The agenda also includes opening discussion, next steps, and adjournment. No votes or public decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of the Annual Safety Plan

Budget Retreat

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting to discuss budget objectives and strategic priorities. The session includes discussions on finance, human resources, academics, and safety and security planning.

• Discussion of Strategic Priorities
• Review of Finance
• Safety and Security Plan discussion
• Human Resources discussion
• Academics discussion

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education holds a special called meeting to discuss and take action on terminating the interim superintendent's contract and accepting a donation. The board will consider a recommendation to accept the 15-day notice terminating Interim Superintendent Tutonial 'Toni' Williams' contract effective April 1, 2024. Additionally, the board will vote on accepting a $25,000 donation from the Knapp Foundation for the Raleigh Egypt High School AFJROTC. The meeting also includes public comment and other procedural items.

• Discussion and action on termination of Interim Superintendent Tutonial 'Toni' Williams' contract effective April 1, 2024 (motion passed 6-0)
• Donation acceptance of $25,000 from Knapp Foundation for Raleigh Egypt High School AFJROTC (motion passed 6-0)
• Public comment period

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will meet to discuss several topics including transportation at Maceo Walker, community school performance metrics, and upcoming events. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of transportation issues at Maceo Walker
• Community school updates and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Update on various initiative projects
• Review of school showcase return on investment (ROI)
• Auditorium layout and seating discussion

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee is meeting to discuss various procurement items, including memoranda of understanding with the Memphis Police Department for a radio tower agreement and school crossing guards, as well as contracts for technology, security, and grounds maintenance. Also on the agenda are a donation acceptance for Whitehaven High School and renovation plans for Peabody Elementary School. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion session.

• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Memphis Police for Radio Tower Agreement
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Memphis Police for School Crossing Guards
• Grounds Maintenance Services (5.1 acres or greater) including herbicide treatment
• Whitehaven High School Herberts STEM Building Donation Acceptance
• Peabody Elementary School Renovation (including timeline)

Academic Performance Committee Meeting

The Academic Performance Committee will discuss several items including a software contract, CPR/first aid training for instructors, a playground at Ridgeway Early Learning Center, Head Start monitoring review corrective action, and the charter authorizer evaluation. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discuss Scribbles Software
• Vitali Partners, LLC for CPR/First Aid training for Lifetime Wellness and ROTC instructors
• Wilco Services, LLC for Ridgeway Early Learning Center playground
• Head Start Monitoring Review Corrective Action
• Charter Authorizer Evaluation

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee is meeting to discuss a legislative update, including an attached PDF report. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of opening discussion, the legislative update, and next steps.

• Discussion of legislative update with attached March 2024 IBO report (PDF)

Budget, Audit, Finance Committee Meeting

The Budget, Audit, Finance Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will meet to discuss the third-quarter financial reports. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and next steps.

• Discussion of Q3 Financials (referenced file: Audit Budget Finance March 2024.pdf)

February Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing a new policy for employee additional pay and revisions to the Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Participation policy. The board is also approving several contracts for school technology and professional development.

• Proposed Policy 2021: Employee Additional Pay
• Proposed revisions to Policy 2010: Supplier Diversity Policy
• Contract for A Snapshot in Time for drone certification professional development: $87,000.00
• Purchase of laptops and carts for Snowden School via Thomas Consultants and Arey Jones Educational Solutions: $176,548.40
• Acceptance of donation from Cap City Kids: $18,800.00

February Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider and vote on several staff action items during the February work session, including contracts for fire alarm replacements, foundation repairs, and test preparation licenses. The largest expenditure is $919,542.78 for fire alarm system upgrades at Douglas K8, Egypt ES, Evans ES, and Newberry ES. Other items include a $260,750.25 contract amendment for Pearson clinical assessment exams and a $176,548.40 laptop purchase for Snowden School.

• $919,542.78 fire alarm system upgrades at Douglas K8, Egypt ES, Evans ES, and Newberry ES
• $260,750.25 contract amendment with NCS Pearson for test preparation licenses and industry credentials
• $176,548.40 purchase of laptops and deployment services for Snowden School
• $383,070.00 foundation repair contract for Wells Station ES
• $232,319.14 foundation repair contract for Keystone ES

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting to vote on electing a permanent superintendent. Other items include roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, and public comment.

• Election of a permanent superintendent (action item)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will meet to review and discuss superintendent candidates and outline next steps in the selection process.

• Review and discussion of superintendent candidates

Charter School Grievance Meeting: Non-Renewal Hearing for Vision Preparatory Charter School

The Shelby County Board of Education holds a grievance meeting to hear the MSCS Office of Charter Schools' recommendation for non-renewal of Vision Preparatory Charter School and the charter operator's response. The board will also take public comment and discuss next steps.

• MSCS Office of Charter Schools recommendation for non-renewal
• Charter operator Vision Preparatory response
• Board Q&A session
• Public comment period

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is considering a temporary suspension of policy section IV C of Board Policy 0000 to allow this special called meeting to proceed, after the last work session was cancelled. The suspension would last only until the conclusion of the regular business meeting on January 30, 2024.

• Temporary suspension of SCBE Policy 0000, section IV C for the duration of the meeting

January Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education meets January 30, 2024, to consider consent agenda items including a $6,344,580 contract with Oteka Technologies for camera and alarm system installation, a $85,400 contract with Camelot Care Centers for mental health services, and a request for a 90-day extension on Head Start corrective actions. The board also will hear first reading of policy revisions to the Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Participation policy and second reading of other proposed policies. Reports from committees and the superintendent are scheduled.

• Approval of $6,344,580 contract to Oteka Technologies LLC for camera and intrusion alarm upgrades.
• Approval of $85,400 contract to Camelot Care Centers for Pre-K and Head Start mental health services.
• Request for 90-day extension to April 16, 2024, for Head Start monitoring corrective actions.
• First reading of Policy 2010 revisions: retitling to Supplier Diversity Policy, expanding definitions, and authorizing contract-by-contract goal setting.
• Second reading of proposed policies including Policy 2021 Employee Additional Pay.

CANCELLED: January Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education work session scheduled for January 23, 2024, was cancelled. No votes or discussions took place. The agenda included multiple staff action items, contract approvals, and charter school renewals, none of which were addressed.

• Cancelled: $6,344,580 contract to Oteka Technologies for camera and alarm system upgrades
• Cancelled: Charter school renewal for Memphis Rise Academy and non-renewal for Vision Preparatory
• Cancelled: $3,038,014 contract to Barnes & Brower for storm damage repairs at 3030 Jackson A&R Building
• Cancelled: $279,225 contract to Nashville Roof Consultants for roof design at A.B. Hill, Georgian Hills, and Treadwell schools
• Cancelled: $164,143 exterior repair contract at Central High School