Collierville outlines steps to replace Keri Blair on school board
Those interested in filling the position must be a citizen of Tennessee, a resident and qualified voter of Collierville and have a GED or high school diploma.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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Those interested in filling the position must be a citizen of Tennessee, a resident and qualified voter of Collierville and have a GED or high school diploma.
Keri Blair has resigned just 13 months after being elected, the district announced early Wednesday morning.
The delay would pass the responsibility to Russell Dyer, the suburb’s new superintendent, who is expected to assume his role in March.
Collierville leaders denied a new roomier Chick-fil-A due to concerns with traffic.
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider preliminary plans for a new Chick-fil-A on Monday.
When the Schweighofer family moved from Manhattan to Memphis, they struggled to find a coffee shop open on Sundays.
Let it Fly, the sports bar Mike Miller opened in 2019, closed its Germantown location.
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Collierville Schools “couldn’t find God” as its superintendent, but it did find the district’s former chief of staff, Russell Dyer, as its next leader.
“There was that moment where my dad slapped me on the back and said: ‘She’s a beaut, Clark,’” said the mastermind behind the “Christmas mullet.”
Collierville has appointed Russell Dyer as its next superintendent. Dyer is the current leader of Cleveland City Schools, but has ties to the suburban district.
The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.
Collierville is one of 50 venues in the state to be part of the Tennessee Songwriter’s Showcase.
Superintendent Gary Lilly is leaving, so Collierville Schools carried out interviews for a new superintendent Friday.
Germantown Municipal School District will charge tuition next academic year for those living outside the suburb who want to attend the system’s schools.
Some design issues need to be resolved before the item goes before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January.
“When complete, this will serve as a show piece for our community and the fire department,” Fire Chief John Selberg said.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton stopped in Collierville to address upcoming initiatives in the next legislative session.
One board member wants to ensure bonuses are in the budget next year. The board also took an opportunity to honor Superintendent Gary Lilly with a parting gift of $5,000.
Germantown’s future sports complex is growing. The board accepted a donation of land for its sports complex Monday.
Germantown Municipal School District is poised to require tuition for students living outside the suburb’s limits. The board will vote on the matter Thursday.
Collierville Schools has expanded its pool beyond three applicants presented last week.
Suburban school districts have come out swiftly and strongly against Gov. Lee’s expansion of the state’s education voucher program.
After a day of fretting Collierville Schools may not get holiday bonuses, the school board will consider the change on Tuesday.
The Mustangs will be in a prime position, along with city dignitaries, neighborhood groups and Santa Claus, for the festivities along Farmington Boulevard.