Education Commission

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Purpose
The Education Commission studies ways to enhance the quality of education. The Commission also provides recommendations and advice on positive school/community relations, school facilities, research and development capabilities of school system, activities for students and library services.

Meetings
Third Tuesday of each month (August through May) at 5:30 p.m. in the Lawton Conference Room at Germantown City Hall.

Members
The commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and includes Chairman Heather Fisher, Brenda Dew, Kyle Eaton, Katie Graffam, Chad Hammontree, Melissa Kandel, Manjit Kaur, Clark Kelman, Ellen Moak, Laura Riggins, Beth Robbins, Patricia Toarmina, GMSD Liaison Ryan Strain, Staff Liaison Stacey Crockett and Alderman Sherrie Hicks.

Awarding Outstanding Students and Teachers
Nominate a high school senior    Nominate a Germantown teacher
The commission honors a teacher and student each month during the school year. Winners are selected from those nominated by parents, students, teachers or school administrators. Youth Excellence Award winners must be a high school senior living in Germantown but can attend any school. Teacher of the Month award winners must teach in a public or private school within Germantown. Awards are presented monthly during meetings of the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Sponsors are invited to participate in the award presentation.

Contact
For more information, contact Stacey Crockett at SCrockett@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 751-7559 or Alderman Sherrie Hicks at SHicks@Germantown-TN.gov.

Major Road Plan Public Meeting - POSTPONED

*Due to inclement weather forecasted for this afternoon/evening, the City is postponing the Major Road Plan Meeting until next Wednesday, April 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Great Hall & Conference Center.*

The City of Germantown is hosting a public engagement meeting to provide information and obtain input from the community related to an update of the City’s Major Road Plan. This plan will consist of analyzing the existing roadway network and identifying potential improvements as needed for future growth and development. An emphasis will also be placed on bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.

Join us at our first public workshop scheduled for March 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Great Hall and Conference Center, 1900 South Germantown Road. The meeting will also have a virtual option available. To find out more information about the meeting as well as to follow the progress of the project, visit Germantown-TN.gov/MajorRoadPlan.

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