Judge lifts block on Memphis schools state takeover as lawsuit continues
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A politically appointed oversight board can now take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools after more than three months of legal delays. On Thursday, Judge Waverly Crenshaw dissolved the…
The politically appointed oversight board in Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been granted the power to take control of the district after a judge lifted a temporary block on the state takeover. The ruling came days after the state board Chair, Billy Orgel, confirmed that the oversight board was ready to resume its work following a recent meeting.
With the temporary block removed, the oversight board will now have the authority to make major decisions, including adopting the annual budget, closing schools, and appointing a new superintendent.
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