Adrienne Battle takes over Monday as the interim head of Metro Nashville Public Schools, following last week’s departure of director of schools Shawn Joseph after nearly three years in charge.
Shawn Joseph’s Contract Is Terminated During Heated School Board Meeting
Listen The Metro Nashville school board voted to terminate Director Shawn Joseph’s contract Tuesday night in a 5-to-3 vote. As part of that decision, the district will buy out the remainder his contract for $261,250. The board also voted to make MNPS Community Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle the interim director of schools. She will be the […]
Mayor Briley Says He’ll Have A Heavier Hand In The Nashville School Board
Listen Nashville Mayor David Briley says he’s going to play a heavier role in the search for a new director of public schools, telling reporters at a press conference today that he intends to use the power of the purse to give his office more say over how the school board operates.
Will Nashville Superintendent’s Rocky Departure Hamper Hiring A Replacement?
Listen Metro Nashville Public Schools will soon begin searching for a new superintendent, after director Shawn Joseph said this week that he doesn’t plan to ask for a contract extension beyond 2020. If the board decides fire Joseph — as some members have suggested — the position may need to be filled earlier. But public […]
Shawn Joseph Evokes Tupac While Responding To Critics: ‘I Ain’t Mad’
Listen The head of Metro Nashville Public Schools says he’s ready to negotiate an exit after tensions over his leadership of the school district came to a head this week, with school board members calling for his removal.
Revised Audit: Actually, Metro Schools Did Violate Several Policies On Spending
Listen The intense scrutiny of Metro Nashville Public Schools has taken another turn. Last month, the district claimed victory when an audit found most allegations about its vendor contracts were “unsubstantiated.” But those findings have been clarified in a revised audit.
Unhappy Principals, A Divided School Board — MNPS Director Shawn Joseph Responds To The Tension
Listen Nashville school board members are starting to consider whether to extend Director Shawn Joseph’s contract, which runs out in the summer of 2020.
MNPS School Board Meeting Gets Heated Over Director Shawn Joseph’s Leadership
Listen A Metro Nashville school board meeting heated up Tuesday night, as members of the board and audience members and community debated the leadership of schools director Shawn Joseph. The brouhaha follows over a year of criticism, including complaints over his hiring practices and handling of sexual harassment lawsuits against MNPS. School board member Christiane […]
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