Memphis-Shelby County Schools considering designating 23 academic spaces for reuse to save money

The new Facilities Steering Committee for Memphis-Shelby County Schools will be evaluating a potentially major change for district buildings to raise money for improvements.The committee held its first meeting last week and is expected to make a recommendation to school board members in the coming weeks to address the district’s deferred maintenance costs, which are approximately $500 million.One proposed move under consideration is to designate 23 district facilities for reuse.  MSCS did not identify which academic spaces that would include, but leaders estimate the district could create more than $149 million in savings.