At the Aug. 26 board meeting the Collierville Schools board approved the meeting agenda, minutes, June and July financial reports, the updated 2025–26 capital improvement plan and a consent agenda; votes were taken by roll call.
The Collierville Schools board recognized Collierville High students and coaches for state-level track and trap accomplishments and named the school a Tennessee Arts Academy Arts Rich School.
Angela Hodges of YMCA Memphis & Mid‑South told the Collierville Schools board that YMCA before- and after-school programs now serve nearly 600 Collierville families and offered continued support.
The Collierville School Board approved a five-year strategic plan (CS 2030) on June 24 outlining priorities for college and career readiness, mental health and wellness, technology/AI integration, educator recruitment and a unified branding effort.
At its June 24 meeting the Collierville School Board accepted a 2024–25 evaluation of Director of Schools Dr. Dyer, approved a performance bonus tied to that evaluation and adopted a second amendment to his employment contract extending the term to June 30, 2029 and increasing vacation days.
Board approved the upcoming year’s meeting calendar and routine consent items, answered questions about a proposed lottery-scholarship awareness day (not a day off) and discussed AI deepfake concerns; minutes and agenda were also approved.
Board members asked for more granular scoring, clarified personnel-reporting language and requested a revised draft agreed with the superintendent before final approval; the item was tabled for a special-called meeting.
The Collierville School Board approved a proposed fiscal-year budget that includes a 3% cost-of-living increase for all employees, new step increases and a $500 district one-time bonus for qualifying employees.
At its March 25 meeting the Collierville School Board voted to buy 25 acres on Houston Levy Road for $2.5 million, approved a $6.5 million guaranteed maximum price for West Collierville Middle School renovations, awarded a custodial contract and several procurement items, and adopted a purchasing-policy change required by a comptroller review.
A representative speaking for the Colorado Education Association urged continued local advocacy after passage of the Education Freedom Act (02/2025) in a recent special session, and thanked the Collierville board for adopting a resolution opposing sending public funds to private schools.