{"county":"shelby","description":"","district":"Arlington","districtgroup":"municipality","id":121,"key":"arlington_school_board_position_4","lastchangeby":null,"name":"Courtney Barnes","next_election":"2019-11-08","notes":"131","officegroup":"arlington_school_board","partisan":0,"party":"","qualities":"- Policy judgment on a small suburban district within Shelby County \u2014 Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, or Millington \u2014 typically several thousand students across a single elementary/middle/high feeder pattern.\n- Budget literacy for both operating and capital budgets, in coordination with the suburban municipality (which provides matching local funds in some configurations).\n- Ability to hire, evaluate, and when necessary replace the superintendent.\n- Constituent relations with parents, teachers, and community members across an actively engaged small district.\n- Willingness to complete the state-required seven hours of annual training through the Tennessee School Boards Association School Board Academy.","quantity":1,"source":null,"state":"TN","term_end":"2028-08-01","term_start":"2024-08-01","term_years":4,"terms":[{"current":0,"description":"","electiondate":"2019-08-06","name":"Kay Morgan Williams","person":{"biography":"Kay Morgan Williams is a native of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Her family relocated to Bartlett Tennessee and Kay graduated from Bartlett High School. Kay attended The University of Memphis, where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education, subsequently earning a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling. Kay also holds a Post-Masters in Education Administration.\n\nStarting her education career in the Parochial System in Memphis, she later transferred to the Shelby County School System, where she remained for 31 years. Her first teaching assignment with Shelby County was at Arlington Elementary School, where she developed a lifelong love for this community. After spending seven years in Arlington, Kay was hired as a Guidance Counselor and was subsequently promoted by Shelby County Schools to Assistant Principal and Principal positions. She served SCS as a Principal for 24 years. Her last assignment was at Bon Lin Elementary in Bartlett and she retired after the 2010 school year.\n\nAlong the way, Kay was voted Shelby County Schools Administrator of the Year in 1996, won the James Anderson Award for Distinguished Administration in 2006, and was twice elected by her colleagues as President of the Shelby County Educational Association, which represents the interests of classroom teachers to the system Superintendent.\n\nKay served for five years as Chairman of the Elementary and Middle School Principal's Association. She was also selected by the University of Memphis as a site mentor for the Leadership Fellows Program. In this capacity, Kay served as a mentor for aspiring principals in Shelby County Schools. She was given a National PTA Life Membership in 2001.\n\nKay's wish to be part of the Arlington community never wavered. In preparation for her retirement, Kay and her husband moved to Arlington in 2006. She was elected to the Arlington Community School Board in 2012 and again in 2013 and 2019. Prior to her election, she served on the Arlington Municipal Schools Planning Committee.\n\nBesides her work as a school board member, Kay also served as an Adjunct Professor in the Education Department at Christian Brothers University.\n\nKay is married and has one son.","firstname":"Kay","lastname":"Williams","middlename":"Morgan","token":"4k06JFWNob"},"term_end":"2024-09-01","term_start":"2019-09-01"},{"current":1,"description":null,"electiondate":"2024-08-01","name":"Courtney Barnes","person":{"biography":"After much thought and prayer, I'm thrilled to announce my candidacy for the Arlington Community School Board. This decision comes after discussions with Kay Morgan Williams, who has decided not to pursue re-election. I personally expressed my gratitude to Kay for her years of dedicated service, leadership, and sacrifices for our children and community. It is my intention to build upon the progress achieved by Kay and the current school board members- ensuring students, teachers, staff, and administrators have the necessary resources, policies, and tools for an outstanding educational system in Arlington.\nAs a dedicated parent of both a graduate and current ACS student, I'm passionate about ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education. I believe in and love our Arlington community, our schools, our teachers and our people. Our Arlington community inspires me to ensure that every child has access to a top-notch education. I'm committed to maintaining the high standards that have been set, while also bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table. Together, let's uphold their legacy and propel our schools to even greater heights. With your support, I'm eager to serve and make a positive difference for Arlington's future. Thank you for your trust and consideration. Go Tigers!\n\nLinks:\n\nLinkedin: [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-barnes-973a446/)\n\nFacebook: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/courtneybarnes38002/)\n\nInstagram: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/courtneybarnes38002realtor/)","firstname":"Courtney","lastname":"Barnes","token":"5j10CJPEjy"},"term_end":"2028-08-01","term_start":"2024-08-01"}],"title":"Arlington School Board Position 4","type":"executive","url":null,"whenchanged":"2026-04-25 19:49:19"}