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On Tuesday, Lee’s day starts at the University of Memphis where he is scheduled to sign a bill that would eliminate the state fee for getting charges expunged.

He was the chief of academic operations and school support for the district before accepting his new position. 

The board hasn’t used a national search for a superintendent in 10 years. But now, there are two options on the table for the board to vote on.

The interim superintendent of Shelby County Schools claims he was audited for money misuse while working for the district in 2007 but now, the district can’t find those files.

SCS got back to us late Monday with another statement.

Ray’s contract was approved Wednesday. It’s temporary at a $285,000 salary.

Memphis and Nashville school leaders say they are prepared for a legal fight against the proposed Education Savings Account plan that made its way through the General Assembly last week, saying it violates the state’s constitution. 

Dr. Joris Ray has been named by school board members as the new interim superintendent of Shelby County Schools.

Family friends said Rakayla Blount was crossing the road to get to her father across the street when she was hit, and he watched the whole thing unfold in front of him.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County School Superintendent Dr. Joris M. Ray announced schools will be closed starting Friday, March 13, until March 30. “Due to national developments and rapidly changing conditions regarding the spread of COVID-19, we feel this is the best course of action,” said Ray. “Closing schools is never a decision that we […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two school districts within Shelby County are working to ensure students are safe after the Shelby County Health Department confirmed a county resident tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Sunday morning. Shelby County Schools released a statement Sunday afternoon saying it has put together an internal task force and policy group […]