Business System Review-Student Attendance & Discipline

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board held a Business System Review meeting on July 15, 2026, focusing on student attendance and discipline. The meeting included detailed presentations by district officials on the performance of attendance and discipline systems, highlighting significant reductions in office disciplinary referrals and suspensions, and improvements in attendance rates. The discussion covered the implementation of various programs such as the first-time drug offenders program, restorative practices, and social emotional learning initiatives. Board members inquired about behavioral specialists, suspension policies, program effectiveness, and data transparency. The district emphasized compliance with state laws and policies, ongoing training, and the use of data-driven systems like PowerBI for monitoring. Requests were made for continued investment in data systems, expanded community outreach, and resource allocation to sustain attendance and truancy initiatives. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed, but the meeting underscored the need for technology and data system enhancements to support operational excellence and transparency.