The Jackson-Madison County School Board voted to table action on the proposed Jackson Museum School charter application and scheduled further consideration for a called meeting in April.

Dr. Jean Little, who identified herself as CEO and lead founder of the proposed Jackson Museum School, addressed the board and summarized the application and vision. She said the application is nearly 300 pages and described the planned K-6 museum-model charter as a public school aligned with Tennessee standards.

Public commenters included students and community organizations opposing the charter. Jeremiah McGill, identified as a student and president of the NAACP youth council and statewide youth secretary, urged the board to vote no, saying charter schools would drain funding and staff from public schools. Other speakers, including representatives of the NAACP and community members, expressed concern that a charter could divert resources from existing public schools.

After public comment the board considered the item and a board member moved to table the charter application until a called meeting in April; the motion was seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. The board did not take a final vote to authorize or deny the charter at this meeting.

The motion to table leaves the application under active consideration but postpones a final decision until the called meeting. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally or specific instructions about what additional information the board requested before reconvening.