MEMPHIS, Tenn. — School Superintendent Marie Feagins narrowly escaped an ouster by the Memphis Shelby County Schools board Tuesday, and faces another vote when they take it up next month. Many were perplexed on why the school board, which just hired Feagins in February, now wants her gone. The board's resolution listed three issues given as a reason to recall the superintendent. MSCS board postpones vote on Feagins’ future until January One of those issues may have caught the attention of Feagins or someone in her administration, weeks ago. That's when SchoolSeed, a foundation that supports the school system, says a $45,000 donation they sent to MSCS at the school system's request was suddenly and unexplainably returned. The money was for a  Summer Leadership Institute for principals. The donation was mentioned in the school board's resolution to terminate Feagins.  "She's the one initiated the SchoolSeed transfer," board member Towanna Murphy said. "She sent the letter to finance. Has finance send the letter to SchoolSeed to get the check. So she initiated that. And when it came up four months later, she acted like she didn't know. She said she just found out." Feagins said it was an oversight by one of her staff members to request the donation money without board approval, when any donation over $15,000 has to be approved by the board. As Superintendent, Feagins says she took ownership. ‘Tired of all the bull crap’: MSCS Board split on delaying superintendent’s contract vote "We sent the funds back because it was not worth public scrutiny," Feagins said. "The funds still sit with SchoolSeed, still available to be used for Leadership Development week as they were allotted." SchoolSeed declined a request for an interview, but its CEO told us they regularly send checks to MSCS or pay for something directly when funds are needed. They say they have no input on the procedures on who is informed about funding requests. "SchoolSeed has proudly partnered with MSCS to raise private funds for the district's Annual Leadership Institute at the request of MSCS," the group said in a statement. "All funds raised were directed to the district to facilitate their immediate application towards this impactful program." But it was enough to raise the ire of some school board members, along with claims that Feagins misrepresented employees' misuse of overtime, and was dishonest about the availability of federal grant funds. Those were the reasons some board members want her out. But it was evident, Feagins still has supporters. "I don't have any concerns. I trust her. They hired her to do the job. I don't have any concerns because guess what. Give her a fair chance," said school advocate Sarah Carpenter. Feagins also says she has been transparent with board members about missing the deadline for a federal grant. She says she meets weekly with every board member who agrees to do so.