Allegations made against MSCS Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins & her response [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members postponed a decision Tuesday on whether to terminate the contract of superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins.

The board held a special-called meeting to discuss one thing: whether to fire the superintendent who has only been with the district since April 2024. She joined MSCS from Detroit Public Schools Community District where she served as chief of leadership and high schools.

During her time at MSCS, Dr. Feagins has received criticism for job cuts, communications, and personnel moves. At least four staff members who joined to work directly with Feagins left the district a short time later.

A resolution presented at Tuesday’s meeting provided a list of allegations made by some board members against Feagins.

Here’s a breakdown of those allegations and how Dr. Feagins responded.

The allegations

The resolution to terminate Dr. Feagins employment contract claimed that there …