Unlike higher education, performance evaluations for public school directors and city managers are public records
State lawmakers representing Rutherford County share opinions of the law that keeps performance evaluations for higher education officials confidential
Tennessee public records expert understands privacy law but prefers performance evaluations for higher education officials to be public records
MTSU President Sidney McPhee's performance evaluation will remain private per state law, following recent leadership concerns mentioned by Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland.
McFarland recently said Middle Tennessee State University needs new leadership during a community video on social media addressing constituents.
MTSU provided the following statement to The Daily News Journal