MSCS Board Work Session 4-21-26

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board held a work session on April 21, 2026, focusing on multiple procurement and contract approvals related to school operations and improvements. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts with the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South for before and after school child care services, with specified rates for the 2026-2031 school years. The board approved a $865,137.56 contract with A&B Construction for roof and building repairs at Central High School and a $1.6 million contract with Field Turf USA for a synthetic turf field at Southwind Stadium. Additional contracts included athletic field striping services, a five-year lease for Medical District High School space at $75,772.78 annually, vehicle purchases for maintenance totaling $647,575.20, and a boiler replacement project at White Station High School for $335,182. The board also approved professional services contracts such as a $170,500 agreement with the University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education and a $256,912.50 amendment with Public Consulting Group for Medicaid IEP reimbursement facilitation. A $201,265 contract for student licenses with Vantage Learning LLC and a $320,000 renewal for after-school services with The Pursuit Center were also approved. The board reviewed charter school authorization applications, ultimately recommending denial in the initial round due to non-compliance with state rubrics and board policy, allowing applicants to amend and resubmit. Policy updates related to student congress, family engagement, and artificial intelligence compliance were presented for first reading, with final adoption planned for the next meeting. No votes on policy amendments were taken during this session.