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Memphis schools delay permanent superintendent hire amid $6M state audit and takeover threat.
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board delayed approving interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond’s permanent contract, citing an ongoing $6 million state audit and potential state takeover.
The decision, made 7-2, aims to avoid financial risks, including a possible $1.2 million severance, if state oversight is imposed.
The audit, still under review, may influence legislative action, with Republican lawmakers pushing for state intervention due to low academic performance and governance concerns.
The board plans to revisit the contract and a district turnaround plan at a March 24 meeting, as leadership stability remains a priority amid uncertainty.
Las escuelas de Memphis retrasan la contratación de superintendentes permanentes en medio de una auditoría estatal de $6 millones y una amenaza de adquisición.