Shelby County Schools meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Shelby County Board of Education weighs $8.7M Pre-K grant, special education contracts, and policy readings

The Shelby County Board of Education met in a series of committee and work sessions on July 21, followed by a July 28 business meeting, to review millions in education contracts, a state Pre-K grant, and several policy changes. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so the items below reflect what was on the agendas — not confirmed outcomes.

Special Education and Interpreter Services

At the July 21 work session, the board reviewed an amendment to special education and interpreter services contracts totaling $13,632,290.34. The July 28 business meeting agenda separately listed ratification of $2,632,290.34 in additional payments for special education related services. Both figures are reported as presented in the respective agendas.

Pre-K Grant and Porter Leath Renewal

The board's July 28 business meeting agenda included acceptance of a TDOE Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant of $8,736,364.67 to fund 91 classrooms. The same meeting agenda listed a renewal of the Porter Leath agreement for $1,950,000.00 to manage Pre-K services and instructional coaching. The July 21 work session listed a slightly different grant figure of $8,736,365.67.

Other Contracts Under Review

The July 28 agenda included contracts for iCEV Multimedia ($442,060.00), Tennessee Book Company for digital textbooks ($230,000.00), and CareerSafe ($140,000.00). The July 21 work session also listed supplemental nursing services for five vendors totaling $944,444.45.

Policy Readings

The July 28 business meeting agenda included second readings of policies regarding social media, telework, and employee dismissals. No vote tallies are available because minutes have not been published.

Committee Discussions on July 21

The Audit Budget Finance Committee was scheduled to discuss two resolutions: the FY27 July 2026 Budget Amendment Resolution and the FY27 General Fund, Fund Balance Assignment Resolution.

The Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee had a single discussion item: the 2022 Board Strategic School Fund Allocation Program Policy.

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee was set to discuss the first 20 days of school, registration and immunization readiness, a school consolidation progress update and communication plan, and a student recruitment strategy for two returning schools.

What This Means for Residents

The Pre-K grant would fund 91 classrooms across the district. The special education and interpreter services contracts affect students receiving those supports. The nursing services contracts cover health services in schools. Policy changes on social media, telework, and employee dismissals would affect district staff. Because minutes are not yet available, residents should check the Shelby County Schools website for confirmed vote results.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should monitor the Shelby County Schools board calendar for future meeting postings.

Shelby County Board of Education considered $2.9M iReady contract; meeting minutes not yet published

The Shelby County Board of Education was scheduled to vote on a $2,949,725 contract for Curriculum Associates' iReady assessment and intervention tools for grades K-12 at its June 30 business meeting. However, minutes from that meeting and several others held in late June have not yet been published, so the outcomes are not confirmed.

Contracts and Policies on the Agenda

The June 23 work session and June 30 business meeting both included a consent agenda with multiple contracts. Alongside the iReady contract, the board was scheduled to consider a $2,550,150 RCM Technology contract for 35 school nurses and 2 field liaisons, a $539,464 Reading Horizons dyslexia intervention contract, a $537,030 Curriculum Associates ELLevation Pro contract for English learners, and a $333,850 University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education turnaround program.

The June 30 agenda also listed dual enrollment memorandums of understanding with six college partners totaling up to $1,220,000. A first reading of proposed policies on board social media, employee telework, non-tenured teacher dismissal, and reduction in workforce was also scheduled.

Because minutes are not yet published for either meeting, it is not confirmed which items were approved.

June 23 Committee Meetings

Four board committees met on June 23, with agendas only and no minutes published yet.

• **Policy, Governance, & Legislation Committee:** Scheduled to discuss student attendance policy updates, a 2026 legislative update, 2027 legislative proposals, proclamations, and board policy review. The Board Strategic Allocations item was removed from the agenda.
• **Community Outreach and Engagement Committee:** Scheduled to discuss Memphis-Shelby County Schools student recruitment strategies, including a presentation of a recruitment and enrollment strategy. No votes were expected.
• **Audit Budget Finance Committee:** Scheduled to discuss the FY2026 June Budget Amendment, a resolution assigning fund balances for FY2025-2026, and a proposed FY2027 Board Professional Development Budget. No votes were scheduled.
• **Facilities AdHoc Committee:** Scheduled to discuss a Building Cleanliness Report and an MSCS Single Purpose Entity Report. No action was scheduled.

Closed Executive Session

The board met in a closed executive session on June 29 to discuss litigation. The session was not open to the public, and no votes or public actions were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.