Memphis City Schools Start Date Delayed Indefinitely Until City Council Deposits $55M in School District's Account

Memphis City schools will not open on August 8, 2011, as previously planned. Why? It won't start until the City Council deposits $55 million in the district's account. That's the amount the city budgeted for schools from tax revenue. According to the Commercial Appeal, the school board voted 8-1 to delay the start of the school year indefinitely. Yeah, the kids always bear the brunt of the financial mess in this country. Read more: http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/jul/19/memphis-school-board-votes-8-1-delay-start-classes/