Knox County public meetings in 2025

Strategic Plan Committee Meeting

The Knox County Board of Education Strategic Plan Committee will convene at 1:00 p.m. in the Summer Place Boardroom to conduct routine business. Items include calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, reviewing the superintendent’s evaluation tool, addressing any other business, and adjourning. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

The Knox County Board of Education Strategic Plan Committee voted 4-0 to move forward with suggested changes to the Superintendent Evaluation Tool, with a final version to be returned to the committee for a final recommendation. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and agreed to reconvene in late January or early February 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Moved forward with changes to Superintendent Evaluation Tool (4-0)

Board of Education Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Education will meet to approve routine items including contracts, grants, and policy updates. The board will vote on a $125,000 School Turnaround Program grant for Northwest Middle School and a one-year ice cream supply contract with Ice Cream Warehouse. Several new board policies will receive first readings.

• Approve $125,000 School Turnaround Program grant for Northwest Middle School
• Approve $350 annual contract with Ice Cream Warehouse for school cafeterias
• Approve $11,500 design contract for West High School vestibule project
• Approve first readings of policies on advertising, political solicitation, and paid parental leave
• Approve $1,561 annual JSTOR access for L&N STEM Academy

The Knox County Board of Education approved all 2026 legislative priorities, including a revised Priority 6 that passed 6-3 after extensive debate. The board also approved first readings of several policy amendments, multiple grants, contracts, and charter school performance reviews. One agenda item, a data sharing agreement with Columbia University, was withdrawn.

• Approved 2026 Legislative Priorities Option A template (9-0)
• Approved Legislative Priority 6 (revised) (6-3)
• Approved first reading of Policy C-180 'Advertising and Solicitation in Schools' (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy C-181 'Political Solicitation' (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy D-190 'Payroll' (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy G-467 'Paid Parental Leave' (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy G-500 'Compensation Guides and Contracts for Support Personnel' (9-0)
• Approved Charter School Review Committee Appointments (6-3)

Board of Education Work Session

The Knox County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss items planned for the December 4, 2025 regular meeting. The meeting includes reports from the superintendent, a quarterly threat assessment, a legislative update, and a strategic plan committee update. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session on December 1, 2025, to discuss the agenda for the upcoming regular session. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the only vote was to approve the meeting agenda itself (8-0). The board discussed proposed 2026 legislative priorities, including K-2 funding, federal funding replacement, and community schools, but did not finalize them. Public forum speakers opposed House Bill 0793/Senate Bill 0836.

• Approved the work session agenda (8-0)
• Discussed 2026 legislative priorities, no final action taken
• Heard public forum comments opposing HB 0793/SB 0836
• Noted superintendent evaluations due December 17

Ethics Committee Meeting

The Knox County Board of Education Ethics Committee will meet to conduct procedural business, including electing a chair and secretary. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The Knox County Board of Education Ethics Committee met on November 21, 2025, and conducted only procedural business. It approved the agenda, elected Travis Wright as Committee Chair and Lauren Morgan as Committee Secretary, all by unanimous 3-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Elected Travis Wright as Committee Chair (3-0)
• Elected Lauren Morgan as Committee Secretary (3-0)

Strategic Plan Committee Meeting

The Knox County Board of Education Strategic Plan Committee will meet to review the superintendent’s evaluation tool and handle other routine business. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Knox County Board of Education Strategic Plan Committee met and approved the agenda. Members discussed the Superintendent's Evaluation Tool, focusing on aligning it with the 2030 Strategic Plan and the district's Annual Action Plan. No formal decisions were made; the committee requested staff review the tool and propose changes for a future meeting. The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for December 8, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Requested KCS staff review Superintendent's Evaluation Tool and recommend changes
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for December 8, 2025

Board of Education Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Education will vote on several high-value fund designations, construction contracts, and security grants. The meeting also includes second readings for nine different board policies ranging from internet safety to gifted and talented programs.

• Fund balance designation of $3,783,261.00 for the Coward Mill Road Project
• Public School Security Grant of $1,184,319.69 plus $679,162.53 carryover
• Design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. for $500,775.00 for roof replacements at Farragut Intermediate and Middle Schools
• Annual cost of $293,742.00 for Tyler Technologies, Inc. HR and Payroll systems
• Fund balance designation of $130,071.00 for UT Tower construction

The Knox County Board of Education approved a $3,783,261 fund balance designation for the Coward Mill Road Project, along with a $130,071 designation for UT Tower construction. The board also approved multiple contracts, grants, and policy updates, all by unanimous votes. One agenda item, the Blue Grass Elementary artificial turf purchase, was withdrawn.

• Approved $3,783,261 fund balance designation for Coward Mill Road Project (9-0)
• Approved $130,071 fund balance designation for UT Tower construction (9-0)
• Approved $1,184,319.69 FY2026 Public School Security Grant plus $679,162.53 carryover (9-0)
• Approved $500,775 design contract for Farragut Intermediate and Middle roof replacements (9-0)
• Approved $293,742 annual amendment with Tyler Technologies for HR/payroll systems (9-0)
• Approved $67,992.95 increase to Skilled Services construction contract for Halls and Powell work-based learning (9-0)
• Approved second reading of nine board policies including B-200, I-123, I-140, I-150, I-170, I-222, I-290, I-311, I-340 (9-0 each)
• Withdrew Blue Grass Elementary artificial turf purchase (item 5C13)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the agenda for the November 6 regular session and the district's 2026 legislative priorities. The meeting also includes a review of the quarterly threat report schedule.

• Discussion of 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Quarterly Threat Report Schedule
• Discussion of November 6, 2025 Regular Session Agenda

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session on November 3, 2025, primarily to discuss the upcoming regular session agenda and the 2026 legislative priorities. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the only vote was to approve the agenda (9-0). The board discussed the Coward Mill Road project cost increase, the TISA accountability report, and various legislative priorities, with plans to finalize the priorities at the December 4 regular session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (9-0)
• Discussed Coward Mill Road project cost increase and timeline
• Discussed TISA accountability report and K-2 supports
• Discussed 2026 legislative priorities, including K-2 supports, community schools, and unfunded mandates
• Scheduled final legislative priorities for December 4 regular session

Board of Education Annual Workshop

The Knox County Board of Education is holding its annual workshop to receive reports from the Academics and Operations divisions. The meeting includes breakfast, lunch, and a final board business discussion but contains no concrete decisions or votes.

Board of Education Annual Workshop

The Board of Education is holding an annual workshop to review the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan report and discuss a proposal for the 2025-2026 plan. The meeting includes reports from the Superintendent, the Business & Talent Division, and the Student Services Division.

• 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Report
• 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Proposal
• Superintendent's Report: From Improving to Accelerating
• Business & Talent Division Report
• Student Services Division Report

Board of Education Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Education will vote on funding requests, contracts, and policy updates at its October 2 meeting. Key items include a withdrawn $1.9M school security grant, a $680K annual internet service contract, and approvals for school field trips and theatre programs. The board will also consider surplusing two school properties to support city and state infrastructure projects.

• Approve $1,184,319.69 Public School Security Grant (withdrawn)
• $680,000 annual managed internet access contract with United Data Technologies
• $125,000 access control system contract with Central Technologies
• $750,000 structural stabilization services contract with Skilled Services Quality Construction
• Surplus property on Fulton High and Gibbs Elementary campuses for city/state projects

The Knox County Board of Education approved most agenda items, including consent items, policy changes, grants, and contracts. The board voted to defer a $1.8 million fund balance designation for UT Tower construction until a firm cost estimate is received, after concerns were raised about the project's cost and school needs. A $1.18 million security grant was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Deferred $1.8M UT Tower fund balance designation until firm estimate (9-0)
• Approved $7.6M fund balance for tech devices, KAEC roof, bus pay, work-based learning (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and agreements (9-0)
• Approved second reading of policies B-180, B-210, I-171, I-310, J-200 (9-0)
• Approved first reading of policies B-200, I-123, I-140, I-150, I-170, I-222, I-290, I-311, I-340 (9-0)
• Approved $71,760 Tennessee Arts Commission grants (9-0)
• Approved contracts for internet access, access control, floor tile, structural stabilization (9-0)
• Approved surplus of property at Fulton High and Gibbs Elementary (9-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Knox County Board of Education will hold a work session at Summer Place Boardroom to discuss the agenda for the October 2, 2025 regular session. The meeting includes a public forum and the superintendent's report.

• Discussion of October 2, 2025 Board of Education Regular Session Agenda
• Superintendent's Report
• Public Forum (sign up by 4:00 p.m. the day prior)
• Approval of the Agenda
• Announcements

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session to discuss agenda items for the upcoming regular session, including a proposal to use approximately $9.5 million in additional sales tax revenues for technology devices, bus contractor pay, KAEC roof replacement, work-based learning projects, and UT Tower construction. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board also noted the withdrawal of item 8A and the addition of several new items to the regular session agenda. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved the agenda for the work session (9-0)
• Discussed using $9.5M in extra sales tax revenue for tech, bus pay, KAEC roof, and UT Tower construction
• Noted withdrawal of item 8A from October 2 regular session agenda
• Discussed adding Board Policy I-123 as item 7G and fund balance designations as item 10A
• Discussed item 10F: Gibbs pedestrian bridge project with $2.5M federal and $1.5M county funds

Board of Education Regular Session

The Board of Education will consider a $14.8 million year-end budget adjustment and several state grants for Pre-K and special education. The meeting includes votes on employee health insurance rates for 2026 and first readings of five board policies.

• FY2025 Year-End Budget Adjustment of $14,802,076.00
• FY2026 Voluntary Pre-K Grant of $2,173,178.03
• FY2026 Special Education Preschool Grant of $899,072.55
• Artificial turf installation at Cedar Bluff Elementary estimated at $95,000.00 (donated)
• First readings of policies regarding Public Forum, School Board Records, Interscholastic Athletics, Reporting Student Progress, and Interrogations and Searches

The Knox County Board of Education approved a $14,802,076 Fiscal Year 2025 Year-End Budget Adjustment and a $2,794,100 School Nutrition Fund Year-End Budget Adjustment, along with a $1,318,100 fund balance designation. The board also approved 2026 employee health insurance premium rates and adopted the Knox County Schools Tax Shelter 403(b) Plan (8-1). All consent agenda items, including contracts, grants, and policy first readings, were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY2025 Year-End Budget Adjustment of $14,802,076 (9-0)
• Approved School Nutrition Fund Balance Designation of $1,318,100 and FY2025 Year-End Budget Adjustment of $2,794,100 (9-0)
• Approved 2026 Employee Health Insurance Premium Rates (9-0)
• Adopted Knox County Schools Tax Shelter 403(b) Plan (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda including 29 items (9-0)
• Approved first reading of five board policies (9-0 each)
• Approved nine grants totaling over $3.3 million (9-0 each)
• Approved after-school care contracts with six providers (9-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will discuss the agenda for the September 11, 2025 Regular Session.

• Discussion of September 11, 2025 Board of Education Regular Session Agenda

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session with no substantive decisions; the only action was approving the meeting agenda. Superintendent Rysewyk reported on teacher vacancies, TVAAS scores, and the Innovative Schools initiative, but no votes were taken on these items.

• Approved the September 8 work session agenda (9-0)

Board of Education Called Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to conduct the reorganization of the board for the 2025-2026 term. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.

• Reorganization of the Board for 2025-2026

The Knox County Board of Education held a called meeting to reorganize for the 2025-2026 term. Kristi Kristy was elected Board Chair by a 5-4 vote over John Butler, and Travis Wright was elected Vice Chair by a 5-4 vote over Katherine Bike. The agenda was approved unanimously, and no other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
• Elected Kristi Kristy as 2025-2026 Board Chair (5-4)
• Elected Travis Wright as 2025-2026 Board Vice Chair (5-4)

Board of Education Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Education will vote on several high-value construction and service contracts. The body is also reviewing a policy update regarding student misbehaviors and disciplinary options.

• Contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School additions and renovations: $13,122,000.00
• Budget transfer of $4,200,000.00 from Sterchi Elementary School Project to Halls Middle School Project
• MOU with Knox County Health Department for In School Health Program funding: up to $648,195.89
• Voice-over-IP telephone services contract with United Data Technologies: approx. $415,000.00 annually
• First reading of Policy J-191 'Misbehaviors and Disciplinary Options'

The Knox County Board of Education approved a $13,122,000 contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for additions and renovations to Halls Middle School. The board also approved a $4.2 million budget transfer from Sterchi Elementary to the Halls Middle project, and a $449,558 transfer from Lonsdale Elementary to the Title IX Solutions project. A resolution requesting state commitment to fund public education failed on a 4-5 vote.

• Approved $13,122,000 contract for Halls Middle School additions/renovations (9-0)
• Approved $4,200,000 transfer from Sterchi Elementary to Halls Middle project (9-0)
• Approved $449,558 transfer from Lonsdale Elementary to Title IX Solutions project (9-0)
• Approved Policy J-191 'Misbehaviors and Disciplinary Options' as amended on one reading (9-0)
• Approved $648,195.89 MOU with Knox County Health Department for In School Health Program (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 Melissa's Hope Foundation Grant for Dogwood Elementary (9-0)
• Resolution requesting state funding commitment failed (4-5)

Board of Education Work Session

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and reports. The board will discuss the agenda for the August 7, 2025 Regular Session.

• Superintendent's Report
• Legislative Update
• Discussion of August 7, 2025 Regular Session Agenda

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items; the agenda was approved 9-0. The superintendent and staff presented a reorganization of the gifted and talented program due to a federal funding freeze, moving support to the Teaching and Learning Department. Discussion also covered reallocating approximately $4.2 million in savings from the Sterchi Elementary renovation to other capital projects, and a proposed resolution regarding federal funding. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved the meeting agenda (9-0)
• Discussed gifted program transition to Teaching and Learning Department
• Discussed reallocating ~$4.2M Sterchi savings to other capital projects
• Discussed proposed resolution on federal funding freeze
• Discussed Board Policy J-191 on wireless devices

Board of Education Regular Session

The Board of Education will review a construction contract for additions and renovations and vote on various dual enrollment agreements for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes a second reading of multiple board policies and the approval of several grants and vendor contracts.

• Construction contract with Merit Construction, Inc. for $8,587,000.00 for additions and renovations
• Salesforce Education Cloud licenses for 865 Academies at a cost of $62,803.55
• Ford Next Generation Learning Roadmap agreement for $66,420.00
• Dual enrollment agreements with Carson-Newman, ETSU, MTSU, Roane State, TCAT Knoxville, Tusculum University, and UTC
• First reading of Policy J-240 regarding Use of Personal Communication Devices in Schools

The Knox County Board of Education approved a revised policy restricting student use of personal communication devices during the school day, with a 6-3-1 vote. The board also approved a consent agenda including numerous contracts and agreements, and passed several policy updates. A construction contract for Sterchi Elementary School was approved.

• Approved Policy J-240 'Use of Personal Communication Devices in Schools' version 2 (6-3-1)
• Approved Policy E-200 'Insurance Management' version 2 (9-0)
• Approved Policy I-171 'Interscholastic Athletics' version 2 (9-0)
• Approved $8,587,000 construction contract with Merit Construction for Sterchi Elementary (9-0)
• Approved $8,535,114 in fund balance designations (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 33 items including contracts and agreements (8-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Differentiated Pay Plan (9-0)
• Approved grants including $46,993.55 from UT Knoxville for Vine Middle flooring (9-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education will meet for a work session to introduce the 2025-2026 student representative and receive reports. The session includes a discussion of the agenda for the July 10, 2025 regular session.

• Introduction of Albert Liu, 2025-2026 Board of Education Student Representative
• Superintendent's Report
• Legislative Update
• Discussion of July 10, 2025 Regular Session Agenda

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session to discuss agenda items for the upcoming regular session, including proposed amendments to student insurance policies and Policy J-240 on wireless devices. No formal decisions were made; the board approved the agenda and allowed two off-agenda speakers. The meeting was procedural, with substantive votes deferred to the regular session.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved motion to allow off-agenda speakers (9-0)

Board of Education Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Education will consider a new five-year strategic plan and vote on several high-value grants and contracts. The meeting includes first readings of 11 amended board policies and a charter renewal for Emerald Academy.

• Contract with Lewis Group Architects for a new K-8th Grade School in the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale and Beaumont area for $3,256,000.00
• Purchase of Kiddom 6-8th Grade Science Curriculum for $3,400,000.00
• Federal grant applications totaling $18,857,717.40 for Title I-A, I-D, I-N, II-A, III, and IV
• IDEA Part B and Preschool grant applications totaling $15,866,989.00
• Renewal Charter Agreement with Emerald Academy through June 30, 2035

The Knox County Board of Education approved the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, a $3.4M science curriculum contract, and a $3.256M design contract for a new K-8 school in the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, and Beaumont area. The board also renewed the Emerald Academy charter agreement through 2035 with a 5-4 vote, and approved first readings of multiple policy amendments. One agenda item, the Emerald Charter Schools meal agreement, was withdrawn.

• Approved 2025-2030 Strategic Plan (9-0)
• Approved $3.4M Kiddom 6-8th grade science curriculum contract (9-0)
• Approved $3.256M Lewis Group Architects design contract for new K-8 school (9-0)
• Approved Emerald Academy charter renewal through June 30, 2035 (5-4)
• Approved first reading of Policy I-330 Senior Classification (7-1-1)
• Approved first reading of Policy I-440 Wellness Policy as amended (9-0)
• Approved $18.86M FY2026 federal grant application (9-0)
• Approved $15.87M FY2026 IDEA Part B and Preschool grants (9-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education will hold a work session to review the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a legislative update and a discussion regarding the agenda for the June 5, 2025 Regular Session.

• Presentation of 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
• Legislative Update
• Special Recognition of Sophia Elkins, 2024-2025 Student Representative
• Discussion of June 5, 2025 Regular Session Agenda

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session on June 2, 2025, primarily to review and discuss the proposed 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, which the Strategic Plan Committee unanimously recommended for approval at the June 5 regular session. The board also discussed proposed amendments to Policy I-330 regarding the senior class ranking system, with several members expressing concerns about eliminating valedictorian and salutatorian recognition. No formal votes were taken on these items during the work session; the only vote was to approve the agenda (9-0).

• Approved the meeting agenda (9-0)
• Strategic Plan Committee unanimously recommended the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for Board approval at the June 5 regular session
• Discussed proposed Policy I-330 amendments to replace valedictorian/salutatorian with Latin Honors System; no vote taken
• Noted grant amount for agenda item 8A was incorrect and would be corrected prior to the regular session
• Reviewed changes to the Emerald Academy Charter School Agreement; no vote taken

Strategic Plan Committee Meeting

The Strategic Plan Committee will meet to conduct a draft review of the strategic plan. The meeting also includes standard procedural items.

• Strategic Plan: Draft Review

Board of Education Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Education will vote on the 2026-2027 school year calendar and several high-value construction and service contracts. The body is also reviewing various grants and a proposal for a clothing and resource center.

• Construction contract with Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc. for $2,874,357.00 for partial roof replacement at Gibbs High School
• MOU with Greenheck Fan Corporation for a student-run enterprise at Carter High School with donations up to $2,000,000.00
• Security window film installation contract up to $750,000.00 annually
• Tennessee Department of Education Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 5.0 for $1,394,649.69
• Approval of the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar

The Knox County Board of Education approved a $2,874,357 construction contract with Porter Roofing Contractors for partial roof replacement at Gibbs High School. The board also approved a $750,000 annual contract for security window films, a $2 million MOU with Greenheck Fan Corporation for a student-run engineering enterprise at Carter High School, and the 2026-2027 school year calendar. All votes were 9-0 except the USI Consulting Group contract, which passed 6-1-2 with two no votes and one pass.

• Approved $2,874,357 roof replacement contract for Gibbs High School (9-0)
• Approved $750,000 annual security window film contract (9-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 MOU with Greenheck Fan Corporation for Carter High School engineering enterprise (9-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 school year calendar (9-0)
• Approved $1,394,649.69 Turnaround Action Grant (9-0)
• Approved $150,714 in budget line-item transfers (9-0)
• Approved USI Consulting Group 403b contract (6-1-2)
• Approved Clothing and Resource Center proposal (9-0)

Board of Education Work Session

This work session includes a Special Education Analysis Report, a Strategic Plan Committee Update, a Legislative Update, and discussion of the May 8 regular session agenda. Items are discussed but not voted on at work sessions.

• Special Education Analysis Report
• Strategic Plan Committee Update
• Legislative Update
• Discussion of May 8, 2025 Board of Education Regular Session Agenda

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session on May 5, 2025, where no formal votes were taken. The main item was a presentation by Public Consulting Group on a comprehensive special education analysis, which included findings and recommendations. The board also discussed agenda items for the upcoming regular session, including a proposed clothing center operation and a contract amendment with USI Consulting Group.

• Approved the meeting agenda (9-0)
• Heard special education analysis report from Public Consulting Group; no action taken
• Discussed USI Consulting Group contract amendment for 403(b) plans; no vote
• Discussed proposal for KCS Clothing and Resource Center operation; no vote

Board of Education Called Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to consider three budget approvals for Fiscal Year 2026. These include the General Purpose, Capital, and School Nutrition Fund budgets.

• Fiscal Year 2026 General Purpose Budget: $700,485,000.00
• Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget: $24,400,000.00
• Fiscal Year 2026 School Nutrition Fund Budget: $33,760,000.00

The Knox County Board of Education unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026 General Purpose Budget of $700,485,000, along with the School Nutrition Fund Budget of $33,760,000 and the Capital Budget of $24,400,000. The board also heard public comment from a bus contractor requesting increased funding, but no action was taken on that request. The meeting was procedural in nature, with all votes passing 9-0.

• Approved FY2026 General Purpose Budget of $700,485,000 (9-0)
• Approved FY2026 School Nutrition Fund Budget of $33,760,000 (9-0)
• Approved FY2026 Capital Budget of $24,400,000 (9-0)
• Approved agenda and reordered agenda items to accommodate public forum speaker (9-0)

Clothing Center Committee Meeting

The Knox County Board of Education Clothing Center Committee meets to consider a proposal from the Knox County Schools' School Culture Department. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and other business. No specific details about the proposal are listed in the agenda.

• Consideration of a proposal from Knox County Schools' School Culture Department

Board of Education Regular Session

The Knox County Board of Education will consider a $43.8 million construction contract for a new elementary school in the Farragut area, along with multiple other contracts and grants. They will also vote on a fund balance designation for portable replacement at Rocky Hill Elementary, replacement of playgrounds at three schools, and a resolution on teacher bonuses under the Education Freedom Act. A naming nomination for Gibbs High School's baseball field after Morgan Wallen is on the table.

• Approve $43,777,000 contract with Merit Construction for new Farragut-area elementary school
• Approve up to $3,000,000 annual roofing services contracts with Eskola, Henley Roofing, and Skilled Services
• Approve up to $650,000 annual cable networking contract with Boe-Tel ETN and Digital Group
• Approve $859,942.47 for playground replacements at Bonny Kate, Christenberry, and Copper Ridge Elementary Schools
• Consideration of naming Gibbs High School baseball field after Morgan Wallen

The Knox County Board of Education approved a $43,777,000 contract with Merit Construction, Inc. for the construction of the new Farragut-area elementary school. The board also approved several other contracts, including cable networking, roofing services, and a fieldhouse addition at Farragut High School. A contract with USI Consulting Group for 403(b) administrative services was deferred to the May 8 meeting.

• Approved $43,777,000 contract with Merit Construction, Inc. for new Farragut-area elementary school (9-0)
• Approved contracts with Boe-Tel ETN Company, LLC and Digital Group, LLC for cable networking up to $650,000 annually (9-0)
• Approved contracts with Eskola, LLC, Henley Roofing Company, and Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for roofing services up to $3,000,000 annually (9-0)
• Approved $261,383 contract with Buckhead Construction Company for Farragut High School Football Fieldhouse addition using donated funds (9-0)
• Deferred contract with USI Consulting Group for 403(b) administrative services to May 8 meeting (9-0)
• Approved $625,000 fund balance designation for portable replacement at Rocky Hill Elementary School (9-0)
• Approved playground replacements at Bonny Kate, Christenberry, and Copper Ridge Elementary Schools for $859,942.47 (9-0)
• Approved naming Gibbs High School baseball field in honor of Morgan Wallen (9-0)

Board of Education Work Session

This is a work session of the Knox County Board of Education, where members will discuss the agenda for the upcoming regular session on April 10, 2025. They will also receive reports from the Naming Facilities, Clothing Center, and Strategic Plan committees, along with a quarterly update on Special Education. No votes or binding decisions are expected; the meeting is focused on discussion and preparation.

• Discussion of April 10, 2025 Board of Education Regular Session Agenda
• Special Education Quarterly Update
• Naming Facilities Committee Report
• Clothing Center Committee Update
• Strategic Plan Committee Update

The Knox County Board of Education held a work session on April 7, 2025, where they discussed the agenda for the upcoming regular session, including a proposed contract with USI Consulting Group (USICG) as the sole 403(b) plan administrator and provider. No formal votes were taken on this or other substantive items, as the work session was for discussion only. The board also received updates on the 865 Academies, recruitment, budget, and other committee reports.

• Approved the work session agenda (9-0)
• Discussed 403(b) contract with USICG; no action taken
• Discussed nomination of Morgan Wallen for Gibbs High School baseball field naming; no action taken
• Discussed joint proposal for clothing center services; no action taken
• Discussed resolution on teacher bonuses under Education Freedom Act; no action taken
• Discussed portable replacement at Rocky Hill Elementary; no action taken