Hitting Their Marks

State test results show Knox County schools making gains overall, with plenty of areas to work on.

Grading the Supe

Despite missing data, the school board extends Knox County Schools Superintendent Bob Thomas’ contract for another year.

In a rare gathering, Knox County commissioners identify priorities for the future: road networks, targeted development and updated planning.

The Knox County school board enthusiastically approves a $506.6 million proposed budget and a capital plan with three new elementary schools.

Knox County Schools proposes a budget that boosts teacher pay and stays inside existing revenue projections.

Improved reading and math scores and a more diverse workforce are among the aims in Knox County Schools’ new five-year plan.

Gov. Bill Lee has been touting his proposed spending on education, but Knox County officials say his budget would give less than they were expecting.

Lonsdale, Adrian Burnett and a new northwest building will be in the capital plan presented to the school board.

Knox County Superintendent Bob Thomas details $26 million in possible new expenses for 2019-20.

As students, parents and staff rally to save an endangered school, a majority of the school board seems inclined to support them.