Who, What, Why is a School Board Member?
Last week, the Shelby County Commission took a final vote on the resolution to align MSCS board elections with those of the county commission. All nine school board seats will be on the ballot in 2026 with all 13 county commission seats.
In this update, we discuss the duties of school board members and what kind of expertise future candidates can bring to the table.
Big Week of MSCS News | Weekly Policy Update
Routine testing in Memphis-Shelby County schools uncovered lead levels above state standards in 24 district schools, mostly in kitchen sinks. Additionally, auditors from a national accounting firm arrived in Memphis last week for a state-funded audit of MSCS spanning back to 2021.
Also covered in this update: A new MSCS committee to discuss facility maintenance, news on former Superintendent Marie Feagins’ lawsuit, and the county commission’s resolution to move school board elections.