MSCS Board Keeps Superintendent Search On Pause

The search firm did not stick to board policy on experience when selecting candidates.


Charles Lampkin with parent group Memphis LIFT addresses school board members Monday with criticisms of its superintendent search process. He was supported by a coalition of others calling on the board to rebuild trust. credit: Laura Testino / Chalkbeat

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