Shelby County commissioners approved a resolution funding a lawsuit to stop an imminent state takeover of the county’s largest school district during a special meeting on Monday, May 4.
Commissioners voted 8-3 to approve the resolution allocating $200,000. The item previously failed to overcome objections during the April 27 meeting. It required an eight-vote hurdle to pass.
“The truth is, our schools need significant improvement. I think there are things that are working well, but there is a lot that can be improved,” said Commissioner Michael Whaley. “I also think that we have enough really good people in the county of Shelby that can help lead that effort.”…