Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brandon Perez’s organization
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mscs Board Committee Work Session
The committee session addressed several administrative and legislative priorities, including the strategy for reviewing charter school policies, with the board favoring a combination of retreat sessions and committee meetings. Key legislative agenda items discussed involved seeking state funding for adult education, addressing chronic absenteeism, and clarifying the definition of economically disadvantaged students. Discussions also covered capital improvement funding for facilities, CTE certification requirements, and the establishment of bylaws for the student congress board member.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education Business Meeting
The board meeting commenced with the formal recognition of newly appointed school principals and an awards ceremony for school financial secretaries, commending them for their commitment to documentation excellence, accurate financial reporting, and sound fiscal stewardship. The meeting proceeded with various agenda adjustments and contract considerations. A substantial portion of the session was reserved for public comment, where community members, parents, and educators voiced strong opposition to state-led school takeovers, advocated for the preservation of local control, and emphasized the necessity of maintaining robust support for public education.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Memphis Shelby County Schools Board Of Education Business Systems Review
The meeting centered on a Business Systems Review, specifically focusing on student attendance and discipline policies and practices. Discussion topics included the organizational structure and mission of the Office of Student Support Services, the integration of data management platforms like PowerBI and Powerschool, and the evaluation of key performance indicators regarding office disciplinary referrals and suspensions. The review highlighted successful initiatives such as the over-five-day suspension protocol, the shape program for alternative discipline, and adherence to state compliance standards for bullying, harassment, and due process.
Jun 30, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Memphis Shelby County Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan
This Foundational Literacy Skills Plan, approved by the Tennessee Department of Education, outlines Memphis Shelby County Schools' (MSCS) strategy for foundational literacy from K-5. It emphasizes the use of McGraw-Hill Wonders for high-quality instructional materials, focusing on explicit and systematic instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. The plan details comprehensive literacy blocks, differentiated small group instruction, and literacy workstations, alongside additional supports like specialized education assistants, enhanced curriculum resources, and targeted interventions for students, including those with characteristics of dyslexia. It also encompasses robust universal reading screeners, extensive parent notification plans, and comprehensive professional development for K-5 teachers aligned with the Science of Reading.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
