MSCS leaders recommended combining Lucy Elementary School with Woodstock Middle to fill more seats. But parents worry about safety issues caused by big student age gaps.

Board members said the company recommended by MSCS leaders has a history of poor service. It’s not the first time custodian contracts have caused issues.

MSCS board members say expanding bus eligibility will reduce ICE-related absenteeism. But they haven’t set a deadline to put changes in place.

Roderick Richmond says he’s helped rebuild trust in the district over the past 11 months. But it’s up to the school board to decide who takes over in July.

Thirty-nine MSCS schools will face a new intervention model to boost student performance. But the district is also improving under the new system.

MSCS leaders said 11 Frayser-Corning teachers could be affected if the school shuts down. Some parents worry that will harm students who’ve grown attached.

Roderick Richmond’s term ends July 31. The board is asking MSCS teachers and staff to anonymously review his 10-month performance.

The MSCS board voted Tuesday to hire a lawyer who will assess the legality of cutting short five members' terms in the 2026 race. Candidate filing starts next month.

Each of the schools at risk of closing this year will have a meeting over the next two months. The first will be at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Frayser-Corning Elementary School.

The district’s mobile food pantry will be at Raleigh-Egypt High School on Nov. 17 and Douglass High School on Nov. 22, starting at 9:30 a.m.