Shelby County Schools public meetings in 2025

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting and considered a one-year contract with ABM Industries Group for $7,215,103.13 to provide custodial services for all district facilities in the NW Region. The motion failed with 2 affirmative, 4 negative, and 2 abstentions. The meeting also included procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, and public comment.

• Contract approval with ABM Industries Group for $7,215,103.13 for NW Region custodial services (motion failed)
• Vote: 2 affirmative (Huett-Garcia, McKinney), 4 negative (Williams, Otey, Porter, Murphy), 2 abstain (Love, Coleman)
• Public comment period held
• Procedural items: roll call, announcement of meeting purpose, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence

Board Business Meeting

The board approved revisions to six policies, suspended a superintendent evaluation policy, and ratified a consent agenda with four contracts totaling about $1.14 million for student programs.

• Approval of revised policies on board counsel, student wellness, employee conflict, grading, and athletics
• Suspension of policy 1005 (Superintendent Evaluation) from Dec 2, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
• Approval of $364,208 contract with Teaching Strategies for professional development and assessment tools
• Approval of $182,820 contract with Waterford.org for early learning platform licenses for 3,330 students
• Approval of $368,738 contract with iCEV Multimedia and $220,496.50 contract with NCS Pearson for career-technical education credentials

Charter Schools Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Charter Schools Committee will discuss fall charter amendments, including a rubric and recommendations from the Chief Academic Officer. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed as a discussion. The meeting follows the MSCS Facilities Ad Hoc Committee.

• Discussion of Fall Charter Amendments with attached rubric and recommendations from Dr. Angela Whitelaw
• No other substantive items on the agenda

MSCS Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The MSCS Facilities Ad Hoc Committee will discuss recommendations from multiple workgroups covering school facility plans, finance, implementation, partnerships, and community engagement. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion of the FAHC recommendations as of November 10, 2025.

• Discussion of Data and Asset Strategy Workgroup School Facility Plan Metrics
• Discussion of Facilities Finance Funding and Partnership Workgroup Plan-Recommendations
• Review of FAHC Implementation and Partnership Workgroup subcommittee report and housing stability framework
• Review of MSCS Community Engagement and Equity Workgroup report
• MSCS FAHC Recommendations document dated November 10, 2025

Academic Committee Meeting

The Academic Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will hold a discussion on teacher vacancies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of opening and closing discussions and the single substantive item on teacher vacancies. The meeting is immediately following the Evaluation Committee meeting.

• Discussion of teacher vacancies, led by Chief of Human Resources Crystal Oliver

Special Called Meeting

At a special called meeting on November 18, 2025, the Shelby County Board of Education voted on three action items. They approved a resolution authorizing the General Counsel to retain outside legal counsel to investigate and potentially sue the Shelby County Commission over its resolution aligning school board elections. They also approved the Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation and the Charter Schools Fall Amendment Recommendations.

• Approved resolution to authorize litigation against Shelby County Commission regarding school board election alignment
• Approved Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation (details in attached reports)
• Approved Charter Schools Fall Amendment Recommendations (attached rubrics included)
• All three motions passed with affirmative votes; one abstention on the facilities item

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will discuss two revised policies: Employee Social Media (4019) and Graduation Requirements (5004). They will also review a draft of the 2026 legislative agenda. The meeting is a discussion session with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of revised Policy 4019 on Employee Social Media
• Discussion of revised Policy 5004 on Graduation Requirements
• Review of draft 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Opening and closing discussion items

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will hold a discussion on the Superintendent's Informal Evaluation, including review of survey questions and a proposed timeline. The meeting will also cover next steps and Q&A. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Superintendent’s Informal Evaluation with attached survey questions and proposed timeline
• Next steps and Q&A session

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting to review the District Choir Initiative and receive an update on community listening sessions. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on planning and next steps.

• District Choir Initiative discussion
• Community Listening Session Update

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will vote on multiple consent agenda items, including a $2.09 million one-year extension for onsite medical services for employees, several contracts for career and technical education programs, and a charter renewal timeline for 2026-2027. The meeting also includes approval of dual enrollment agreements with TCAT Northwest and Southwest Tennessee Community College, as well as a $25,000 donation from Procter & Gamble for oral health supplies.

• $2,091,537 contract extension with Methodist Community Care Associates for onsite medical services at Flicker Street and Hacks Cross clinics
• $822,378 contract with Dell Marketing LP for endpoint protection platform
• Dual Enrollment MOU between MSCS and TCAT Northwest for 2025-26
• 2026-2027 Charter Renewal Timeline approval
• $25,000 donation from Procter & Gamble for oral health necessities

Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee

The Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee of Shelby County Schools will hold a discussion-only meeting. The agenda includes a report on charter school data and maps, and a presentation on the FY26 November Budget Amendment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and next steps.

• 2.01 Charter School Map Report – discussion of charter school locations and data for 2025-26
• 2.02 FY26 November Budget Amendment – discussion of a proposed budget amendment for the current fiscal year

MSCS Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the MSCS Ad Hoc Facilities Committee with no specific proposals, votes, or public hearings listed. The agenda includes opening discussion, a general discussion item, and closing discussion on next steps. No decisions are scheduled.

• No specific items, dollar amounts, or project names are listed on the agenda.

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is a closed-to-the-public executive session of the Shelby County Board of Education. The agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, litigation discussion, next steps, and adjournment. No public decisions or specific actions are on the agenda.

• Meeting is closed to the public per Tennessee open meetings law
• Only item with a subject is 'Litigation' (no details provided)

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a business meeting on October 28, 2025, and took action on several items. The board approved second-reading revisions to five policies and repeal of one, and first-reading suspension of two policies for three months along with revisions to six others. The consent agenda was approved, including contracts for graduation space, Microsoft support, and walk-in coolers, and two grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Committee reports and public comment were also on the agenda.

• Approved suspension of policies 0028 Data Dashboard and 2001 Annual Operating Budget for October 28, 2025 – January 27, 2026
• Approved contract with Memphis Management Group for $236,717.50 for graduation ceremonies at Cannon Center and Renasant Convention Center
• Approved Microsoft Unified Support contract for $494,682.21 over three years
• Approved $415,976.00 contract with Federal Equipment for installation of eight walk-in freezers/coolers
• Approved two grants from The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis: $25,050.54 for Barret’s Chapel School and $21,268.72 for Bolton High School

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Evaluation Committee will discuss an update on the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting includes opening and closing discussions, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Superintendent evaluation update discussion

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will act on a consent agenda of 16 staff action items, including contracts for graduation ceremonies, museum partnerships, technology support, facility maintenance, and multiple early childhood education contracts. The largest item is a $5,049,511 preschool direct services contract with First 8 Memphis, along with a $1,348,650 wraparound support contract for 37 Pre-K classrooms.

• Approval of $5,049,511 First 8 Memphis Preschool Direct Services contract for 37 classrooms
• Approval of $1,348,650 First 8 Memphis Wraparound support contract for 37 Pre-K classrooms
• Approval of $2,041,000 Porter-Leath Head Start contract for 13 classrooms
• Approval of $494,682.21 Microsoft Unified Support contract for 3 years of enterprise support
• Approval of $415,976 contract for installation of eight walk-in freezers/coolers

Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee

The Budget, Finance, and Audit Committee will discuss first-quarter financials, a review of the human resources business system, and teacher vacancies. All items are discussions only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Q1 Financials (September 2025 Dashboard)
• HR Business System Review presentation
• Discussion on teacher vacancies

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will discuss proposed revisions to eight district policies covering data dashboards, general counsel, budget, student wellness, employee conflicts of interest, grading systems, and athletics. This is a discussion item only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Policy 0028 Data Dashboard revision
• Policy 1015 Board/District General Counsel revision
• Policy 2001 Annual Operating Budget revision
• Policy 3007 Student Wellness revision
• Policy 4003 Employee Conflict of Interest revision

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Procurement Committee will discuss the Facilities Report, which includes proposed school consolidations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed as a discussion.

• Facilities Report with attached 'Proposed School Consolidations BWS 10-21-25.pdf'

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting to review an attendance and truancy report from the Chief of Student Support Services and an update on community listening sessions from the Director of Family and Community Engagement. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Attendance and Truancy Report presented by Dr. Shuanta Broadway
• Community Listening Session Update presented by Rosalind Stevenson
• Opening discussion and closing Q&A on next steps

Executive Session- Closed to Public

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session, not open to the public. The agenda includes discussion of recent actions by the County Commission and next steps, but no votes or decisions are scheduled for public view.

• Discussion of recent action of the County Commission
• No public hearings or votes listed
• Meeting is closed to the public

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing several Pre-K service contracts and property sales. The board is also voting on policy revisions regarding student rights, healthcare management, and fiscal operations.

• Sale of 3030 Jackson Administration Bldg. to New Day Tennessee for $5,000,000
• Sale of former Humes Middle School at 659 North Manassas to New Ballet Ensemble for $257,000
• First 8 Memphis preschool direct services contract for $5,049,511
• Porter Leath First 8 Memphis Head Start contract for $2,041,000
• First 8 Memphis wraparound services contract for $1,348,650

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting for a work session and will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $41.9 million contract extension with Cigna for health insurance administration. Other key actions include approval of multiple early childhood education contracts totaling over $8.8 million, sale of two district properties, and several facility and consulting contracts. The board also will hear a presentation on facilities closures and consider first reading of policy revisions.

• Approval of $41,900,000 Cigna health insurance contract extension (item 9.12)
• Sale of former Humes Middle School to New Ballet Ensemble for $257,000 (item 9.7)
• Sale of 3030 Jackson Administration Building to New Day Tennessee with renovation and lease agreement (item 9.8)
• Approval of multiple First 8 Memphis preschool contracts totaling $8,857,161 (items 9.2–9.5)
• Approval of $932,937 districtwide HVAC filter services contract with National Filter Solutions (item 9.9)

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will discuss the sale of Humes School and the 3030 Jackson Administration Building to New Day Tennessee. Other discussion items include districtwide HVAC filter services, athletic field preparation services, a contract with law firm Holland & Knight LLP, and a healthcare services RFP. No votes are scheduled; these are preparatory discussions.

• Sale of Humes School – discussion
• Sale of 3030 Jackson Administration Building to New Day Tennessee
• Districtwide HVAC filter services contract
• Athletic field preparation services with Ladd’s Golf & Turf, LLC
• Contract approval request for Holland & Knight, LLP legal services

Academic Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Academic Committee will discuss five contracts under the First 8 Memphis initiative, including Porter Leath Head Start, wraparound supports, preschool direct services, community partners, and coaching. They will also discuss an affiliation agreement with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. All items are listed as discussions, with no votes or decisions scheduled at this meeting.

• Porter Leath First 8 Memphis Head Start Contract (discussion)
• First 8 Memphis Wraparound Supports Contract (discussion)
• First 8 Memphis Preschool Direct Services Contract (discussion)
• First 8 Memphis Community Partners Contract (discussion)
• University of Tennessee, Knoxville Affiliation Agreement (discussion)

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will meet to discuss several policy and legislative matters, including an equity training presentation, updates to student board member policies, and the 2026 legislative agenda. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussions.

• Adult and Youth Equity Training Presentation (discussion)
• Student Board Member/Student Congress Policy Update (discussion)
• 2026 Legislative Agenda (discussion)
• Policy Calendar Update/Revisions (discussion)
• Policy Update presented by General Counsel Justin Bailey (discussion)

MSCS Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, general discussion, next steps, and adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or actions are listed for consideration.

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved second-reading revisions to ten policies covering board meetings, cell phone use, and student suicide prevention, among others. The board also heard first-reading proposals on non-discrimination, special education, and healthcare management policies. Under the consent agenda, it approved a STEMM partnership MOU with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a literacy project manager MOU with shared funding, a $539,895 dyslexia intervention contract with Reading Horizons, dual enrollment agreements with four colleges, and a $98,800 contract with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

• Approved revisions to policies 0000 (Board Meetings), 0002 (Qualifications), 0004 (Officers), 0005 (Election), 0012 (Policy Development), 0016 (Candidate Orientation), 0017 (Conference Travel), 0025 (Constituent Services), 5024 (Suicide Prevention), and 6024 (Cell Phones/Personal Communication Devices).
• Approved St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital STEMM partnership MOU covering 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
• Approved Reading Horizons dyslexia intervention contract for $539,895.
• Approved dual enrollment MOUs with TCAT, TN Tech, University of Memphis (5-year), and Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Approved Memphis Symphony Orchestra contract for $98,800 for K-12 fine arts enhancement.

Executive Session- Closed to Public

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a closed executive session to discuss litigation matters. No public votes or decisions are expected; the meeting is entirely procedural and not open to the public.

• Discussion of litigation matters (closed session)

Board Retreat-Day 2

The Shelby County Schools board holds the second day of its retreat, featuring opening discussion, board discussion, and next steps. The agenda is procedural with no specific action items, rezonings, or contracts.

• Opening discussion (1.01)
• Board discussion (2.01)
• Next steps (3.01)

Board Retreat-Day 1

The Shelby County Schools Board is holding a retreat day with no specific votes or proposals on the agenda. The meeting includes opening and closing discussions and general board discussion, but no concrete actions or decisions are scheduled.

• Opening discussion (no details provided)
• Board discussion (no specific topics listed)
• Next steps discussion (no details provided)

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts and MOUs. Key actions include a STEMM partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a dyslexia intervention contract with Reading Horizons, and purchases of PreACT assessments and social-emotional learning curriculum. The board also approved literacy and dual enrollment partnerships.

• Memorandum of Understanding with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for STEMM learning at 15 schools
• Contract with Reading Horizons for dyslexia-specific intervention ($539,895)
• Purchase of PreACT assessments for grades 8-10 ($345,835)
• Strategic Partners for Literacy MOU with Urban Child Institute and Hyde Family Foundation ($91,883, split 50/50)
• Contract with 7 Mindsets Academy for social-emotional learning curriculum ($389,000)

Academic Committee Meeting

The Academic Committee will discuss multiple partnership and program proposals, including a STEMM partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, literacy initiatives with strategic partners, dual enrollment MOUs with college partners, and a social-emotional learning RFP. All items are discussions only; no votes are scheduled.

• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital STEMM Partnership discussion
• Strategic Partners for Literacy MOU discussion
• Dual Enrollment MOUs with TCAT, TN Tech, U of M, and Southwest Tennessee Community College for 2025-26
• SEL RFP discussion (vendor: 7 Mindsets Academy, LLC)
• Purchase Order approval for LeMoyne Owen College and Hollis F. Price

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will hold a meeting to discuss a governance update from Board Member Natalie McKinney and a policy update from General Counsel Justin Bailey. A combined summary and policies document (1,372 KB) is attached for the policy update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural discussions.

• Governance update by Board Member Natalie McKinney, District 2
• Policy update by General Counsel Justin Bailey, Esq., with attached August 2025 Combined Summary and Policies.pdf (1,372 KB)

Audit, Budget, Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget, Finance Committee will discuss a proposed budget amendment for FY26 (August 2025) and the timeline for developing the FY2027 budget. One agenda item (Literacy Mid-South) has been removed from discussion.

• Discussion of FY26 August 2025 Budget Amendment
• Discussion of FY2027 MSCS Budget Timeline
• Item 2.01 (Literacy Mid-South) removed from agenda

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will discuss multiple procurement items, including a change order for Ricoh Files digitization, a contract for PreACT assessments for grades 8-10, and a date amendment for the Treadwell roof replacement. Other discussion items include naming the Fairley High School auditorium, accepting a donation for Middle College High, and purchasing mobile surveillance trailer systems. The meeting also covers warranty renewal for weapons detection bag scanners and a contract for an AED medical doctor. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Ricoh Files Digitization Change Order
• Preact Assessment For Grades 8-10
• Treadwell Roof Replacement Contract Date Amendment
• Mobile Surveillance Trailer Systems
• Warranty Renewal Of Weapons Detection Bag Scanner

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Evaluation Committee will receive an update on evaluations and discuss next steps. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Evaluation Update led by Board Chair Joyce Dorse-Coleman
• Next Steps (Questions and Answers) session

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will meet to hold discussions. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding Tennis Memphis.

• Discussion on Tennis Memphis with Trip Wills from the City of Memphis

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing several high-value contracts for educational software, hardware, and student services. The body is also deciding on the 2025-2026 school nutrition program agreement and classroom naming rights for the Herberts STEM Center.

• Contract with Curriculum Associates, Inc. for iReady tools: $2,847,860.00
• Laptops and computer carts for Alcy Elementary School: $212,362.00
• Contract with YMCA for youth violence grant services: $215,040.00
• Software maintenance contract with Frontline Technologies Group, LLC: $184,623.08
• One-year contract with 806 Technologies, Inc. for Title1Crate platform: $125,000.00

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will discuss and vote on 13 consent agenda items, including a $2,847,860 contract for the iReady assessment platform, a $138,845 Raptor visitor management system for 166 sites, and a $215,040 YMCA youth violence grant for five high-need schools. The board also considers leases, software renewals, and school nutrition program agreements. Agenda items are being presented for approval at this work session.

• Approval of $2,847,860 one-year contract with Curriculum Associates, Inc. for iReady assessment and intervention tools for grades K-12
• Approval of $138,845 one-year contract for Raptor Visitor Management System at 166 MSCS sites
• Approval of $215,040 contract with YMCA for Enhancing School Capacity to Address Youth Violence grant at 5 high-need schools
• Approval of $295,247 one-year lease of former NW Prep building to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE)
• Approval of $212,362 purchase of laptops and computer carts for Alcy Elementary School

Audit, Budget, Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget, Finance Committee will discuss updates on federal ESSER funds, a Head Start application, and initial planning for the FY27 budget. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussion only.

• ESSER (federal pandemic aid) update from Assistant Superintendent Tito Langston
• Head Start application discussion led by Tito Langston
• FY27 budget planning discussion led by Board Member Amber Huett-Garcia

Charter Schools Committee Meeting

The Charter Schools Committee will meet to discuss charter authorization for an amended round and the charter compact. These items are listed for discussion rather than final decision.

• Discussion of Charter Authorization, Amended Round
• Discussion of Charter Compact

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will meet to discuss governance updates, training, and board relations. They will also review statutory updates and proposed policy revisions, strategic allocations, a business system review, and the 2025 legislative agenda. All items are listed as discussions; no votes are scheduled.

• Statutory update with proposed policy revisions (attached as PDF and PowerPoint)
• 2025 Legislative Agenda Review
• Governance Training and Goal Setting discussion
• Board Relations Training discussion
• Strategic Allocations and Business System Review discussions

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will discuss multiple property transactions, including the sale of former Denver Elementary and Westside Middle School, and a lease of former NW Prep. Other items include software maintenance contracts, school nutrition program agreements, and youth violence prevention initiatives. All items are listed as discussions, not final decisions.

• Sale of former Denver Elementary to Capstone Education Group (2.10)
• Sale of Westside Middle School to Frayser Community Schools (2.15)
• Lease of former NW Prep to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (2.14)
• Sale of former Graves ES land to J&J Investment Properties (2.13)
• Ridgeway High School gym floor replacement (2.16)

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education meets to discuss three items: a presentation from the Strategic Communications Officer, a presentation on New Ballet/MEM Arts, and a community engagement plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion only.

• Communication presentation by Strategic Communications Officer Jermaine Johnson
• New Ballet/MEM Arts presentation (agenda attachment: MSCS July 2025 Presentation.pdf, 24,928 KB)
• Community Engagement Plan discussion led by Board Vice Chair Stephanie Love

Academic Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Committee is meeting to discuss 10 items, all listed as discussion topics. No votes or decisions are scheduled. Items include dual enrollment memoranda of understanding with Christian Brothers University, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and Tennessee State University, as well as curriculum tools like iReady and Code4Kids, nursing services, and a grant renewal for the Tennessee Prevention Network.

• Dual enrollment MOUs with CBU, STCC, and TSU for 2025-26
• Curriculum Associates iReady & Teacher Toolbox discussion
• Alcy Elementary School laptops and computer carts
• Supplemental registered nurses and licensed practical nurses
• Tennessee Department of Mental Health grant renewal for 2025-26

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 item is a discussion of a potential litigation matter led by the General Counsel. The meeting also includes opening and closing remarks and adjournment.

• Discussion of potential litigation matter with General Counsel Justin Bailey

Board Business Meeting

The board met to review various administrative items including committee reports and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes several consent agenda items regarding districtwide assessments, insurance coverage, and service contracts.

• Purchase of PowerSchool Performance Matters formative assessment system for $859,152.78 over three years
• Insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services for $4,981,367.00
• Acceptance of Tennessee Governmental Grant Contract for 2021 Windstorm in the amount of $1,201,453.60
• Acceptance of Tennessee Governmental Grant Contract for 2023 Windstorm in the amount of $104,639.34
• Contract to Zayo Education Inc. for voice and internet services totaling $2,437,579.20

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and vote on a consent agenda including a $39.37 million contract renewal for First Student, Inc. to provide student transportation for the 2025-2026 school year. Other action items include approval of insurance coverage, technology contracts, and acceptance of state windstorm grants.

• Approval of $39,370,092 contract with First Student, Inc. for student transportation services
• Approval of $4,981,367 insurance package through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services
• Approval of $2,437,579.20 contract with Zayo Education Inc. for voice and internet services
• Approval of $859,152.78 purchase of PowerSchool Performance Matters formative assessment system
• Approval of $115,634,409.53 FY2026 ESEA and IDEA Consolidated Funding Application

Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Facilities Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss the proposed membership of the committee. The session includes a review of the Facilities Charter and a related resolution.

• Review and discussion of Ad Hoc Facility proposed members

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will discuss several outreach initiatives, including a recap of recent community meetings, the After School Memphis program, and Literacy Mid-South tutoring updates. A planned Communications Presentation was removed from the agenda. The meeting includes opening and closing discussions.

• Discussion of Literacy Mid-South tutoring updates with a presentation file attached
• Discussion of After School Memphis program led by Assistant Superintendent Tito Langston
• Community Meeting Recap presented by Board Member Stephanie Love
• Communications Presentation (agenda item 2.01) was removed
• Meeting held at Coe Auditorium, 160 Glenn Rogers Sr. St, Memphis

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to vote on two action items. The board approved the 2025-2026 operating adopted budget and a $5 million capital budget, and also approved a professional services agreement with Teach for America for up to 60 corps members at a cost not exceeding $780,000 over three school years.

• Approval of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools 2025-2026 operating adopted budget and $5 million capital budget
• Approval of a three-cohort professional services agreement with Teach for America to hire up to 60 teachers, not to exceed $780,000
• Public comment period was held

Academic Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Academic Committee will discuss 19 items including technology purchases for Kingsbury High, Kingsbury Middle, and Melrose High, nursing services contracts, curriculum platforms, and a Head Start monitoring report. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussion only.

• Kingsbury High School laptops, desktops, and computer carts (Broadway Typewriter Company)
• Kingsbury Middle School laptops, desktops, teacher laptops, and computer carts
• Melrose High School laptops, desktops, teacher laptops, and computer carts
• RCM Health Care Services: 30 FTE Registered Nurses and 2 FTE Liaison Nurses
• Sandy Hook Promise Foundation partnership discussion

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee is primarily a discussion session. Members will receive a statutory update, review a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for governance training, and discuss board relations training with the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA). No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Statutory update presented by Board Member Natalie McKinney
• Governance Training RFQ Review
• Board Relations Training Discussion – TSBA
• Next steps for policy and governance items

Audit, Budget, Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee will meet to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The committee will also review a budget amendment for June of fiscal year 2025.

• FY25 June Budget Amendment
• Adoption of the FY2026 Proposed Budget

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will discuss 35 procurement items at its June 10 meeting, including property sales, leases, contracts, and grants. All items are listed as discussion only, with no final votes scheduled. The committee will review proposals to sell three former school buildings and lease another, along with HVAC replacements, insurance coverage, and technology contracts.

• Sale of Riverview Elementary to Vision Prep Charter School
• Sale of Wooddale Middle School to Iota Community Schools
• Lease of former Coleman Elementary to Journey Community Schools
• HVAC replacement contracts at Sherwood Middle, A. Maceo Walker Middle, and Wooddale High schools
• Donation acceptance from Memphis Grizzlies Raise the Rim Initiative

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, which included over $1.2 million in purchases for iPads, computer hardware, student surveys, special education printers, digital textbooks, and professional learning services. The board also received committee reports and held a first reading of proposed policies.

• $205,329 approved for 420 iPads and 450 Apple Pencils at American Way Middle School
• $188,690 approved for computer hardware and deployment at Hamilton High School
• $197,400 approved for Panorama Education student perception survey services
• $166,502 approved for special education printers and toner from Novatech
• $230,000 approved for digital textbook access (ClassGather Thrivist) for 2025-2026

Executive Session- Closed to Public

The Shelby County Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session on May 13, 2025. The only substantive item is a discussion of litigation matters. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of litigation matters (closed to public)

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is discussing and expected to approve over $8.4 million in staff action items, including technology purchases for schools, contract renewals for custodial services, and software licenses. Items include iPads for American Way Middle School, computers for Hamilton High School, and a $2.4 million renewal of PowerSchool student information software. Custodial service contracts for three zones are being extended through December 2025 at a combined cost of approximately $7.9 million.

• PowerSchool Group LLC renewal: $2,399,542.58 for 2025-2026
• Custodial extension for HES Facility Services (38 facilities, zone 4): $4,025,438.92
• Custodial extension for ParCou LLC (22 facilities, zone 1): $2,019,713.22
• iPads and pencils for American Way Middle School from Apple: $205,329.00
• Panorama Education student perception survey contract: $197,400.00

Audit, Budget, Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget, Finance Committee will discuss and potentially recommend the adoption of the FY2026 Proposed Budget. The committee also will consider a May 2025 Budget Amendment and receive an update from the Assistant Superintendent of Operations. No final votes are taken at this committee meeting; it is a discussion to prepare recommendations for the full board.

• Discussion of the FY2026 Proposed Budget adoption (file attached)
• Discussion of the May 2025 Budget Amendment (file attached)
• Audit, Budget, Finance Committee Update from Tito Langston, Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will discuss two items: a proposal for the Memphis Brain Bee student competition and a recognition program for MSCS employees. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Memphis Brain Bee Proposal (presented by Dr. Balaji Krishnaiah)
• Discussion of MSCS Employees Rock recognition program (presented by Dr. Angela Whitelaw)

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education is meeting to discuss board relations training, a proposed resolution to protect immigrant students, the 2025 policy calendar, and proposed policy revisions. The agenda lists only discussion items, with no votes or final decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of a resolution to protect immigrant students attending Memphis schools
• Review of proposed policy revision updates for May 2025
• Presentation of the 2025 policy calendar
• Board relations training overview led by General Counsel Justin Bailey

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will discuss multiple contract extensions and amendments, including custodial contracts with HES, ParCou, and Service Master for July-December 2025. They will also discuss a date amendment for the Bolton HS roof replacement, software agreements with PowerSchool and Education Logistics, and a donation from White Station Middle School Partners in Education. All items are listed as discussion items; no decisions are recorded on this agenda.

• Custodial contract extensions for HES, ParCou, and Service Master (July–December 2025)
• Bolton High School roof replacement date amendment
• PowerSchool Main Services Agreement discussion
• Education Logistics, Inc. contract discussion
• Real estate offers and updates (committee discussion only)

Academic Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Academic Committee will discuss several technology updates and educational contracts. The meeting focuses on device refreshes for specific schools and the procurement of instructional materials and leadership support.

• Apple Computer, Inc. technology for American Way Middle School
• Student and teacher device updates for Hamilton High School
• Classroom printers for the Department of Exceptional Education
• Textbook inventory and ClassGather Thrivist from Tennessee Book Company
• ESL strategies and summer leadership support from the University of Virginia

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $1,399,000 contract with YMCA for summer learning childcare, $609,371 for special education laptops, and other purchases. The board also adopted K-12 science textbooks and approved a $338,100 library automation system. Item 11.7, a MOU with Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, was removed from the agenda.

• $1,399,000 contract with YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South for Summer Learning Academy Before and After Childcare Services.
• $609,371.75 for exceptional education laptop refresh from Arey Jones and Unistar-Sparco.
• $338,100 three-year contract with Insignia Software Corp. for library automation system.
• Approval of K-12 science textbooks aligned with state-approved list.
• $109,886.45 for Sheffield High School desktop computers and laptops.

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education will consider consent items including a $1.399 million contract with the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South for Summer Learning Academy childcare. Other notable items include technology purchases for special education and schools, library automation software, and charter school applications.

• Approval of $1,399,000 contract with YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South for Summer Learning Academy before/after childcare
• Approval of $609,371.75 for laptops and deployment for Exceptional Education teachers and staff
• Approval of $338,100 contract with Insignia Software Corporation for library automation system
• Approval of $109,886.45 for desktop computers and laptops at Sheffield High School
• Denial of charter applications including Dream Catchers Charter School, Hillcrest High School, and KIPP Memphis Creative and Performing Arts Elementary

Charter Schools Committee Meeting

The Charter Schools Committee will discuss the initial round of charter authorization, including reviewing applications for new charter schools. This discussion is led by Dr. Angela Whitelaw, Deputy Superintendent of Education Services. The meeting follows the Academic Committee Meeting and is open to the public.

• Discussion of initial-round charter authorization applications (2.01)
• Responsible party: Dr. Angela Whitelaw, Deputy Superintendent of Education Services

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee is meeting to discuss 12 procurement items. Topics include replacements for nutrition services cafeteria computers, fire watch security, warehouse Wi-Fi, a biometric time system, an applicant tracking system, collision repair services, Raptor devices, a legal services contract with Holland & Knight LLP, drainage design at Richland Elementary, and three donation acceptances. All items are listed as discussion items; no final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Nutrition Services cafeteria computer workstation replacements
• ICIMS Applicant Tracking System
• Holland & Knight LLP legal services contract
• Richland ES Drainage System Design
• Donation acceptance from John Roberts Estate to Central High School

Audit, Budget, Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit, Budget, Finance Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will discuss the initial proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year, an expansion of the Goodwill Excel Center, and an update on the health insurance RFP timeline. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of initial proposed budget for 2025-26 (attachment: COMMITTEE MEETING 4.8.26 - INITIAL PROPOSED - FINAL-.pdf)
• Goodwill Excel Center expansion discussion
• Update on health insurance RFP timeline

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will discuss recommended revisions to the biennial policy manual, additional policy proposals, and a resolution affirming intent to participate in teacher bonus provisions under the Education Freedom Act of 2025. No final votes are scheduled; the committee will also review legislative updates and plan a policy calendar.

• Biennial policy manual revisions overview
• Additional policy revisions or review
• Staff review of policy manual and action planning
• Policy calendar development and scheduling
• Resolution on teacher bonus provisions of Education Freedom Act of 2025

Academic Committee Meeting

The Academic Committee will discuss several educational initiatives, including K-12 science textbook adoption and childcare for the Summer Learning Academy. The body will also review technology refreshes and equipment for specific schools and departments.

• K-12 Science Textbook Adoption
• Clinical Affiliation Agreement with University of Memphis Psychology Program
• Technology updates for Sheffield High School and Treadwell Middle School
• MOU with Christian Brothers University for Economics Local Dual Enrollment
• Insignia Library Inventory System

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Community Outreach and Engagement Committee will meet to discuss a Family and Community Engagement update, a Communications update, and a presentation from the World Impact Group. All items are discussion only; no votes are scheduled. The meeting follows the Charter Schools Committee meeting.

• Family and Community Engagement update from Dr. Janice Tankson
• Communications update from Strategic Communications Officer Jermaine Johnson
• World Impact Group proposal presentation by CEO Kendall Anderson

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting to consider and approve employment contracts for Interim Superintendent Richmond and General Counsel Bailey. Both contracts were approved by the board with majority votes; one board member abstained on the superintendent's contract. No other substantive business was discussed beyond procedural items and public comment.

• Approved Interim Superintendent Richmond's contract (8-0-1 vote, McKissack abstained)
• Approved General Counsel Bailey's contract (8-0 vote)
• Meeting included roll call, pledge, moment of silence, and public comment

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a consent agenda that includes over $1.1 million in purchases for summer learning supplies, technology equipment, and bottled water, along with a funding agreement and a pretrial services MOU. The board also adopted five proposed policies on second reading covering accidents, student information, advanced courses, grading, and valedictorian/salutatorian.

• Approved $425,060 purchase from Knowledge Tree for Summer Learning Academy supplies
• Approved $244,135 for CCTE technology equipment from Arey Jones and Unistar-Sparco
• Approved $134,427 for cosmetology and barbering equipment from Kaemark
• Approved $132,090 for 11,700 cases of bottled water from Masters Distribution
• Approved $100,000 funding agreement with City of Memphis for Housing & Community Development

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education is reviewing several staff action items including equipment purchases, grant acceptances, and program expansions. The board is deciding on multiple contracts for school supplies, technology, and facility maintenance.

• Contract with SmartSense for refrigeration monitoring sensors not to exceed $827,854
• Purchase of $425,060 in supplies from Knowledge Tree for 2025 Summer Learning Academy
• Purchase of $244,135 in CCTE technology equipment from Arey Jones Educational Solutions and Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
• Purchase of $134,427.97 in cosmetology and barbering equipment from Kaemark
• Grant of $24,959.40 from The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis for Barret’s Chapel School

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss the next steps for the Superintendent. The discussion includes reviews of procedures for selection, appointment, qualifications, and compensation.

• Discussion of Superintendent Selection and Appointment Procedure
• Review of Superintendent Qualifications
• Review of Superintendent Compensation and Benefits

Academic Committee Meeting

The Academic Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education will meet on March 6, 2025, to discuss multiple items, including supplies for the Knowledge Tree Summer Learning Academy, an amendment to the Tennessee Prevention Network contract, a funding agreement with the City of Memphis Housing & Community Development, technology equipment for CCTE, cosmetology and barbering equipment purchases, and a pretrial services memorandum of understanding with Shelby County government. All items are discussions only; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Knowledge Tree Summer Learning Academy Supplies
• Discussion of Tennessee Prevention Network Amendment (TPN)
• Discussion of Funding Agreement between City of Memphis Housing & Community Development and MSCS
• Discussion of CCTE Technology Equipment
• Discussion of Cosmetology and Barbering Equipment Purchases

Procurement Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Schools Procurement Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on March 6, 2025, covering over a dozen procurement items. Key topics include property sale reversion clauses for former Hollywood and Graceland elementary schools, sound system upgrades at White Station High, and fire system upgrades at Germantown High. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion.

• Property sale reversion clause for former Hollywood Elementary
• Property sale reversion clause for former Graceland Elementary land
• White Station High Auditorium sound system and stage lighting upgrades
• Germantown High School fire system upgrades
• Purchase of maintenance department utility trucks

Audit Budget Finance Committee Meeting

The Audit Budget Finance Committee will hear a presentation on the 2026 budget timeline and discuss budget priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled, only discussion and next steps.

• Discussion of 2026 budget timeline and priorities
• Presentation titled 'Budget Timeline and Priorities 3.6.25'

Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education's Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee will discuss a board governance update, a resolution to strengthen collaboration sponsored by board members Sable Otey and Tamarques Porter, and teacher bonuses referencing Tennessee House Bill HB6004. All items are listed as discussion items; no votes are scheduled.

• Board Governance Update (discussion)
• Strengthen Governance Through Collaboration Resolution sponsored by Board Members Sable Otey (District 5) and Tamarques Porter (District 4)
• Teacher Bonuses discussion referencing HB6004.pdf

Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee of the Shelby County Board of Education is meeting to receive a presentation on family and community engagement from Dr. Janice Tankson. The agenda includes only discussion items and no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Family and Community Engagement Update presented by Dr. Janice Tankson, Assistant Superintendent

Policy Committee, - Governance Training

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Policy Committee is meeting for governance training. They will discuss board governance training, the 8 characteristics of an effective school board, and a proposed Intergovernmental Advisory Planning Committee on Academic and Operational Excellence. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and training session.

• Discussion of board governance training and prospective consultants
• Review of '8 Characteristics of an Effective School Board'
• Proposed Shelby County Board of Education Intergovernmental Advisory Planning Committee on Academic and Operational Excellence

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education met to approve several service contracts, a budget amendment, and educational partnerships. The board also voted to move several proposed policy readings to a future committee meeting.

• Grounds Maintenance Services Contracts totaling $4,317,358.97 awarded to Rotolo Consultants Inc, Magnificent Grounds, LLC, and Berry & Son Landscaping
• Dual Credit Purchase with LeMoyne-Owen College for $175,000.00
• Research Affiliation Agreement between The University of Memphis and Shelby County Schools for the Department of Exceptional Education
• Battelle Grant- Tennessee STEM Innovation Network totaling $38,100.00 for multiple schools
• Approval of the February 2025 Budget Amendment

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education held a special called meeting primarily to consider the denial of a 10-year charter renewal for City University School of Independence. A motion to adopt the denial failed with a vote of 3-5. No other substantive actions were taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of procedural items and public comment.

• Motion to deny charter renewal for City University School of Independence failed 3-5
• Recommended action was to adopt denial of the renewal application for an additional 10-year term
• Voting record: Affirmative (for denial): Amber Huett-Garcia, Sable Otey, Tamarques Porter; Negative: Stephanie P Love, Joyce D Coleman, Keith Williams, Natalie McKinney, Towanna Murphy
• Meeting included public comment period

Charter School Non-Renewal Hearing for City University School of Independence

The Shelby County Board of Education is holding a non-renewal hearing for City University School of Independence. The Office of Charter Schools recommends non-renewal of the charter agreement. The charter operator will present a response, followed by board Q&A and public comment. The board will discuss next steps.

• MSCS Office of Charter Schools recommends non-renewal of City University School of Independence charter
• Charter operator presents its response to the recommendation
• Board Q&A session with the charter operator
• Public comment period for the hearing
• Discussion of next steps following the hearing

Charter Partnership Council Meeting

The Charter Partnership Council is meeting to discuss policy recommendations, shared services, and funding. The session includes a review of a proposed timeline and next steps.

• Discussion of policy recommendations
• Review of shared services
• Discussion of funding
• Review of proposed timeline

Board Business Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $624,664.80 contract renewal with AT&T for emergency and security telephone lines, a $208,042.80 contract with Renasant Convention Center for 2025 graduations, and several other expenditures. The board also heard committee reports and held a second reading of proposed policy changes on promotion, English learner services, library collections, family life education, school fees, and the school day.

• Approved annual renewal of AT&T emergency and security telephone services contract for $624,664.80
• Approved Renasant Convention Center event rental contract for 2025 graduations, $208,042.80
• Approved purchase of Caldwell-Guthrie K-8 library core collection books for $109,469.35
• Approved Snowden K-8 Knowledge Tree STEM lab furniture order for $165,175.69
• Second reading of proposed policies: 5013 Promotion and Retention, 5016 Limited English Proficient, 5021 Library Services and Collections, 5023 Family Life Education, 6047 School Fees and Debts, 6060 School Day

Executive Session- Closed to Public

This is an executive session closed to the public. The board will discuss a meeting with an attorney regarding Dr. Feagins. No public decisions or votes are expected.

• Discussion with attorney about Dr. Feagins (personnel/legal matter)

Special Called Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education voted 6-3 to approve a resolution terminating the employment contract of Superintendent Dr. Marie N. Feagins. Following that vote, the board voted 7-0 (with 2 abstentions) to appoint Dr. Roderick Richmond as interim superintendent. The board also received an Outside Counsel Report from Spence Partners and conducted standard procedural items including public comment.

• Resolution to terminate employment contract of Dr. Marie N. Feagins approved (6-3 vote)
• Appointment of Dr. Roderick Richmond as interim superintendent (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Outside Counsel Report from Spence Partners presented to the board
• Substitute amendment to termination resolution failed (3-6 vote) before main resolution passed

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Education Evaluation Committee is discussing the superintendent's written response to a resolution to terminate the employment contract. The meeting includes opening and closing discussions, with public access available via livestream.

• Discussion of Superintendent's Written Response to the 'Resolution Terminating Employment Contract'

Work Session

The Shelby County Board of Education held a work session to discuss 13 staff action items, including contracts for fuel, graduation space, and supplies. The board approved the agenda after removing item 10.1. No final votes were taken on the action items during this work session.

• $4,000,000 contract renewal with Mansfield Oil Company for fuel for district vehicles and buses.
• $624,664.80 annual renewal for AT&T emergency and security telephone lines.
• $208,042.80 contract with Renasant Convention Center for graduation ceremonies at Cannon Center and Renasant Convention Center.
• $587,880 purchase of 142,000 reams of duplicating paper from American Paper & Twine.
• MOU with Shelby County Health Department to expand HIV and STI testing, counseling, and education services.