Tag: SCS
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MCS – “The Deal”
The Commercial Appeal is reporting that County Mayor Mark Luttrell, and unnamed negotiators are nearing a “deal” to avoid a referendum this year. The terms of the deal are sketchy at best, but involve a 1 year delay in any referendum and a countywide vote. Currently MCS is only required to hold a vote within…
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Playing Politics with Our Future
The State of Tennessee recognizes the inherent value of education and encourages its support. The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance, support and eligibility standards of a system of free public schools. The General Assembly may establish and support such postsecondary educational institutions, including public institutions of higher learning, as it determines. (Article 9…
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News Conference – Citizens for Better Education
Citizens for Better Education Vote āYesā for School Unity January 6, 2011 MEDIA OPPORTUNITY WHAT: Members of Citizens for Better Education, Elected Officials, Community Leaders and Parents are holding a news conference to discuss: ā¢ The County Commissionās role ā¢ The Petition Drive ā¢ Citizens for Better Educationās campaign WHEN: Friday, January 7, 2011 at…
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Wharton Calls School Merger “Shotgun Wedding”…Really?
“The Watchdog” Mike Matthews spent some time today with Shelby County Schools Superintendent John Aitken and Memphis Mayor A C Wharton. Video of the exchange is below. Shotgun Wedding…really? The Mayor of Memphis is calling the legal prerogative of another body politic, as set forth by state law, a shotgun wedding? All I can say…