There are 5 article(s) tagged school budget:

• May 2026

  • Declining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County’s suburban schools

    Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell May 11, 2026

• April 2026

  • Collierville Schools approves $142 million budget

    Collierville Schools officials are expecting less funding due to a decline in enrollment.

    By Abigail Warren April 28, 2026

• July 2024

  • ‘Abuse of overtime’ cost Memphis district $1M, superintendent says

    A new policy would require all overtime to receive advance approval from Superintendent Marie Feagins, and make no exceptions for emergencies. 

    By Laura Testino July 25, 2024

• May 2024

  • Arlington schools proposes highest starting teacher salaries for next year

    The Arlington Community Schools budget includes a substantial raise in salaries for the coming fiscal year, an increase official say will make the starting salary for teachers the highest of the suburban districts.

    By Michael Waddell May 21, 2024

• April 2024

  • Lakeland Schools employees get pay bump after approval of 2024-25 budget

    Starting in August, the district will serve kindergarten through 11th grade, as Lakeland Preparatory School continues to add a grade to its high school classes each year.

    By Michael Waddell April 10, 2024