Memphis Community Pulse

Conflicting court orders leave MSCS state oversight unsettled

Conflicting court orders leave MSCS state oversight unsettled

The takeover remains paused while Judge Jenkins seeks more arguments on jurisdiction for a December 2 hearing; changes to the district are barred until at least then. The state oversight board met and received—but did not discuss—a consultant proposal to replace Superintendent Roderick Richmond. Its planned executive-director hire and MGT’s proposed $1 million contract remain unresolved amid litigation.

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Updated Nov 15, 2026