Germantown school board adopts library book policy, though parts of it may be ‘problematic’
The Board of Education is implementing a policy to review its books. However, it’s causing some confusion among board members.
Topic: Germantown Board of Education
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June 2022
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GMSD budget speaks to strategic plan objectives
The $87.6 million financial plan is part of the city’s $201.2 million budget.
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May 2022
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Germantown school district to provide clinic for staff
Community Care Associates, part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will provide the services for the health and wellness clinic.
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January 2022
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Germantown district to require masks in schools
The Germantown Municipal School District will require students to wear face coverings when they return to class Tuesday.
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December 2021
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Germantown district considers tuition for transfers
Germantown Municipal School District mulls tuition for Shelby County children who don’t live in the suburb. The district already charges Tennesseans who live outside Shelby County $4,736 per year, and those outside of Tennessee pay $9,733.
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Germantown school board selects new chair
Angela Griffith will serve as chair of the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education in 2022. It’s her first time serving in the role.
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Germantown school board weighs masks as other districts lift mandates
The suburb discusses the reason it feels it must mask. Many other school districts in the state have lifted their mask mandate.
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October 2021
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School board election bills filed for special session
Bills are proposing making school board elections partisan. Some educators question the move.
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September 2021
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Germantown names Houston student to board of education
Germantown has named its first student board member. She will serve a one-year term in an advisory non-voting role.
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August 2021
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Germantown approves softball bid, superintendent contract
The suburb’s Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday night from Grinder, Taber & Grinder to complete some of the Houston High softball facilities.
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July 2021
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Germantown adding student to school board
Germantown’s Board of Education will add a high school student to its board this fall. He or she will be selected by the Houston High principal and provide student insight to the board.
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June 2021
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Germantown Board of Education discusses adding student to board
The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.
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April 2021
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Germantown Schools OKs Houston Middle bid, whole child director
Germantown’s Board of Education approved a construction firm for Houston Middle School’s addition. Board members also added a position to look at the academic and non-academic needs of students.
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January 2021
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Germantown school leaders identify legislative wishes
Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.
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Germantown Board of Education gets first look at Houston Middle addition
School Board members got a first look at renderings and plans for Houston Middle School in its Tuesday night work session.
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December 2020
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Eoff selected as Germantown Board of Education chairwoman
Amy Eoff will serve as chairwoman of Germantown’s school board in 2021.
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November 2020
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Germantown eliminates semester exams, provides bonuses to staff
Germantown’s Board of Education eliminated semester exams for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, teachers will receive a $1,000 bonus in December.
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Linda Fisher ‘enjoyed every minute’ on Germantown school board
Linda Fisher is stepping down from the Germantown Board of Education after seven years. Fisher is the last original member on the suburban district’s board.
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September 2020
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Curry, Williams to face off for Germantown Board of Education seat
Brian Curry and Scott Williams are both seeking Position 3 on Germantown's Board of Education. It is the only contested race on the suburban school board.
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Incumbent Amy Eoff running unopposed for Germantown Board of Education
Amy Eoff is running unopposed for her second term on Germantown's Board of Education. Eoff serves in Position 5 and has spent the last two years as the board's vice-chair.
Related: Ryan Strain to run unopposed for Germantown Board of Education.
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Ryan Strain to run unopposed for Germantown Board of Education
Ryan Strain will run unopposed for Position 1 on Germantown's Board of Education. Strain is a father of two Dogwood students and is a graduate of Germantown Schools.
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August 2020
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Germantown education leaders formalize stance on state testing amid pandemic
As Germantown leaders consider the challenges they could face with statewide testing, the suburb's Board of Education adopted its stance on the matter.
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June 2020
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Germantown secures superintendent through 2024 with contract
Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024.
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Germantown to review superintendent contract
Germantown's Board of Education is renewing a new four-year contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel. His current contract does not expire until June 2022.
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April 2020
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GMSD reviews temporary personnel policy in light of COVID-19
Germantown Municipal School District's Board of education approved a policy allowing most employees to work from home. However, some are performing duties outside of what is normally considered part of their job description.
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