New Board Takes Charge of Memphis Schools

A new state-appointed board is taking charge of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, holding its first official meeting today in Nashville amid heated debate and legal challenges. Appointed by the governor and state leaders, this nine-member board wields sweeping powers—including budget control, contract authority, and the ability to fire district leaders—and is set to officially assume control on July 1. The move follows a state report alleging over $1 million in waste, sparking backlash from local Democrats who argue it’s an unconstitutional power grab. Shelby County has even filed a lawsuit to block the board’s formation. With public testimony and leadership appointments on the agenda, today’s 8:45 AM capitol meeting could set the tone for a turbulent new era in Memphis education. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/862eebc384a9c4ef