Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board
Coverage of Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board in the Nexus archive.
- Student who survived fatal Tennessee bus crash calls for ‘a new school board,’ says leadership ‘ignored’ her
A 14-year-old Tennessee student, Xelani Lugo, who survived a fatal bus crash that killed two classmates, is calling for the replacement of her school board, accusing leaders of ignoring her and other survivors. The crash occurred during a field trip in Carroll County, and the school system cited a driver's 'unforeseeable medical emergency' as the cause. Parents have expressed outrage over the district's response to multiple incidents, including the recent crash and a teacher's alleged misconduct.
- ‘They’ve been trying to silence me.’ Middle TN student speaks after teacher allegedly showed her nude photos
A Middle Tennessee student accused a former teacher of showing her a nude photo, alleging the school district tried to silence her. The teacher resigned, but the student and her family claim others may have been targeted. Separately, the mother of a student killed in a school bus crash criticized the school board for apathy in handling safety issues.
- ‘Reeks of apathy.’ Mom of student killed in Tennessee bus crash rails at school board in first public comments
Jessica Davis, mother of Zoe Davis, a student killed in a Tennessee bus crash, accused the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board of apathy and failing to support families after the March tragedy. The crash, involving a school bus and a dump truck, has sparked criticism over the district's handling of transportation safety and communication. Zoe’s parents filed a lawsuit against the district and bus driver, as families of 24 injured students reported inadequate support.
- Family renews calls for CMCSS director’s resignation during heated school board meeting
A family renewed calls for the resignation of the CMCSS director during a heated school board meeting. Emotions were high during the Tuesday night meeting in Clarksville-Montgomery County.
- Public kicked out of Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board meeting after parents questioning fatal school bus crash deemed too disruptive
Members of the public were removed from a Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board meeting after parents questioned the district's handling of a fatal middle school bus crash and a teacher's misconduct allegations. Parents criticized the district's lack of transparency and support following the crash, which killed two students and injured others, while a former teacher faced accusations of showing nude photos to a student.