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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County School parents are waiting to find out who will lead their children after the school district decided to part ways with superintendent Joris Ray. During a special school board meeting Tuesday night, the board agreed to sever its relationship with Dr. Ray and discontinue any ongoing investigation regarding policy violations. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis-Shelby County School board is beginning an external investigation into “recent allegations of impropriety” by district Superintendent Joris Ray. The board voted on the measure during an emergency meeting with legal counsel Wednesday night. Divorce documents obtained by WREG show Ray admitted to infidelity in his marriage. The documents name women who could […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Memphis-Shelby County School Board voted to initiate an independent investigation into possible policy violations by Superintendent Joris Ray and placed the superintendent on paid leave. The board voted 7-2 during a special called meeting Wednesday. Former U.S. Attorney Edward Stanton and former MLGW counsel Herman Morris were appointed to investigate. The school […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local leaders debated the cost of improving Memphis Shelby County Schools and Tuesday night, the school board held a special meeting to talk about its almost $2 billion budget proposal. On Wednesday, the school district’s superintendent took his budget proposal to Shelby County Commissioners. Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Memphis-Shelby County School Board appointed a former U.S. Attorney to oversee the investigation into allegations made against Superintendent Joris Ray. In a 7 to 2 vote, the school board voted to place Dr. Ray on administrative leave and officially launch an investigation into allegations made against him. “We decided to place Doctor […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Memphis-Shelby County School Board approved a new contract for custodial workers that supports a living wage, the district announced. The vote was made during a specially called meeting on Monday. “I’m delighted that the Board decided to approve this contract,” said School Board Chair Michelle R. McKissack. “At the end of the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — August 8th marks the first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County School students. The school day will start with students stepping onto brand-new buses. The district is partnering with First Student Transportation. Its fleet of buses are equipped with the latest safety features. Cameras will capture drivers who run the extended stop […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis-Shelby County School board has named a new interim superintendent during a meeting Tuesday evening. The board announced Tutonial “Toni” Williams, the district’s Chief Financial Officer, will serve as interim superintendent. The district is currently being led by deputy superintendent John Barker and Angela Whitelaw. The duo has been in charge […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Members of the Memphis-Shelby County school board are casting a wider net to find the school system’s next superintendent. Less than two months after former Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Dr. Joris Ray stepped down during an investigation regarding policy violations, the school board is ready to move forward with finding his replacement. Board member Michelle Mckissack […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fight over the future of the so-called Three G schools is heating up. A bill that would force Memphis-Shelby County Schools to hand over Germantown Elementary, Middle and High schools to Germantown cleared another hurdle at the capitol Wednesday. The bill impacts ownership of the three schools in Germantown, and Lucy […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rumors surrounding Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray’s personal life have now led to a full-fledged investigation. While Ray is apologizing for the controversy, parents say it’s hard to trust someone who isn’t honest at home. Thursday, Memphis Shelby County Superintendent Ray is in the hot seat for his own […]