22-04-2025
Senate postpones vote on MSCS takeover
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Senate has decided to postpone its vote on whether or not there should be a state takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board till Tuesday.
The original plan was for Tennessee lawmakers to debate whether or not the takeover was necessary on Monday.
This all started a few months ago when Dr. Marie Feagins was ousted as Superintendent of the district.
MSCS board members Michelle McKissack and Amber Huett-Garcia discuss potential state takeover
While rumors of a state takeover have loomed for some time now, nothing has gotten as close as it is right now.
Both Republican State Representative Mark White and State Senator Brent Taylor have introduced separate bills regarding the matter.
'Its is my concern the largest district in the state of 110,000 students that we are not performing as we should. There's a lot of bureaucracy in the system,' White said.
If approved by lawmakers, it would create a state oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
During an interview with News 3 at 3, MSCS board Member Michelle McKissack expressed that no matter what happens, she wants what is best for Shelby County students.
'Children, that is the part of the equation that really hasn't been mentioned,' McKissack said. 'What is the impact this is going to have on our students? On our teachers? Potentially more upheaval in the district – I really hope something can be ironed out where it is amenable to everyone involved.'
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