District overview
Memphis ISD
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
Who runs Memphis ISD?
Memphis ISD serves about 400 students in Memphis, Hall County, Texas. A seven-member board of trustees governs it and meets monthly at the Band Hall, 1501 High Street. Superintendent William Alexander leads the district. The board posts agendas and approved minutes on the district website.
Four-day week
Adopted for the 2026-27 school year.
Taxes and borrowing
2026 tax rate $0.76370, above the no-new-revenue rate; a short-term line of credit was approved in May.
Staffing
13% of core teachers were uncertified in 2025-26; three contracts were not renewed.
Trustees approved a phased plan with district-funded support to certify teachers by 2029-30.
Where the district stands
Major projects
Teacher certification plan
in progressReduce uncertified foundation teachers from 13% to 0% by 2029-30.
- Plan approved
- 10% limit year begins next
Funding
District-funded exam prep and mentoring
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