Tennessee school board reassesses 20-year policy governance model, as critics argue it undermined board's authority.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board in Tennessee is re-evaluating its 20-year policy governance model, which delegates significant authority to the director of schools. Critics, including the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA), argue that this approach may have undermined the board's policymaking authority, as mandated by law. The board is assessing the model's effectiveness and its implications for governance and student achievement.

October 10, 2024
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