MSCS board to have new meeting to discuss superintendent search
The Tuesday meeting appears to be a new development.
Topic: Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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May 2023
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Toni Williams is not an educator. Does it matter?
Some say Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ next superintendent should be a former educator and want the board to stick to its current qualifications policy. Others have suggested the policy allows for nontraditional candidates.
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MSCS board to discuss ‘super search’ next steps on May 12
The board also is set to discuss its superintendent qualifications policy, which could decide the future of interim superintendent Toni Williams. Williams is currently a finalist to be the next permanent superintendent.
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April 2023
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MSCS superintendent finalist asks to be reconsidered
The “high scoring” candidate for MSCS’ top job withdrew after the district’s initial three finalists were revealed.
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MICAH seeks ‘community advisory plan’ for MSCS superintendent search
In light of a superintendent search that has crumbled, local leaders and advocates are calling for the MSCS board to adjust its plan.
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Second MSCS superintendent finalist withdraws name
A second finalist for superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has withdrawn from consideration.
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What’s next for the MSCS superintendent search?
The firm overseeing the hunt for the next Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent interviewed 34 candidates total. Of those 34, 26 indicated they were still interested in being considered.
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MSCS superintendent finalist drops out
A finalist to be the next superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has withdrawn her name from consideration after a Saturday, April 15, unveiling event for the position’s three finalists turned sour.
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‘It’s just not good enough:’ MSCS board questions superintendent finalists
Memphis-Shelby County Schools unveiled three finalists to be the next superintendent of the district Saturday, April 15, but board members did not appear happy with the results.
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Idlewild Elementary students will have chance to learn in fresh air
The oldest elementary school in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district has been given new life with a new outdoor learning space for students.
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MSCS budget will include teacher pay bumps, investments in safety
MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams and district CFO Tito Langston presented the proposed $1.9 billion budget to the Shelby County Commission Wednesday, April 12.
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MSCS talks safety, security measures in light of recent school shooting
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MSCS talks safety, security measures in light of recent school shooting
During committee sessions Tuesday, MSCS discussed safety and security measures and other things that it is doing to curb violence at its schools and keep students safe.
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Overview of Memphis-Shelby County Schools budget includes boost in teacher pay
Memphis-Shelby County Schools gave an overview of its upcoming budget, projecting increased revenue and proposing new investments.
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Hanley Elementary stakeholders want to stay in Achievement School District
“We want to keep Hanley in Journey Community Schools because we think it’s the best option for our students, families and community,” said Nickalous Manning, executive director of Journey Community Schools.
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As MSCS nears the end of its search for a new leader, its board chair looks back
As the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board of education is nearing the end of its months-long search for a new superintendent, The Daily Memphian talked to board chair Althea Greene to look back on the process and discuss what lies ahead for the district and its new leader.
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March 2023
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MSCS says Cummings students will remain at La Rose next year
Memphis-Shelby County Schools also gave updates about Hanley School, Mt. Pisgah Early College Middle and High School and the former Shady Grove Elementary.
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What’s going on at Shady Grove? MSCS plans for early childhood hub
New plans for the former Shady Grove Elementary include pre-K classrooms, new playgrounds, office space for district employees and resources for the surrounding community.
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Toni Williams wants MSCS top job for good
MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams has decided she wants the top job — permanently.
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MSCS State of the District 2023: Better teacher pay, a new facilities plan and an academics review
Interim Superintendent Toni Williams said a 10-year plan is in the works that would entail looking at building utilization, enrollment, school combinations, new buildings and wrap-around services for students.
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Cummings K-8 Optional School ceiling repairs in the works
A tentative repair contract shows a projected final completion date of Aug. 15, a week after the new school year is set to start.
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At least 18 eye top spot at MSCS, search firm says
The school board is set to name a new superintendent in April, with the person starting between May and July.
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‘We’re trying to create a pipeline': MSCS holds inaugural New Teachers Signing Day
Seven new Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers signed contracts today in advance of their graduation from the University of Memphis’ River City Partnership program, which specifically works to prepare students for positions within urban school districts.
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February 2023
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MSCS board greenlights land purchase for new Cordova high school
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board voted unanimously to purchase 35.79 acres in Cordova for $3.579 million.
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MSCS, community members discuss 2024 budget priorities
Tito Langston, the district’s deputy CFO, talked about the timeline for the district’s next budget and recent financial investments. Three surveys were also offered, and community members presented questions and concerns.
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MSCS superintendent search attracting national interest
Max McGee, president of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, said the superintendent position at Memphis-Shelby County Schools has already attracted three candidates from three other states.
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