School board member Katherine Bike cast the deciding vote on KCS’s plan to address overcrowding at Powell Elementary School.
A Revised School Rezoning Plan
Amid parental opposition, school board members are conflicted over administrators’ refined school-rezoning proposal for the Powell community.
Conflicts on the School Board
Politics is adding a layer of complexity to the lawsuit seeking to establish a Christian-run charter school in Knox County.
Rysewyk’s Report Card
The Knox County Schools superintendent landed ‘above expectations’ in his annual performance evaluation.
Affirming Education for All
In a bipartisan vote, a split school board urges lawmakers to reject efforts to exclude students based on their immigration status.
Advocates Rally for Immigrant Students
Groups urge the Knox County school board to oppose a bill that could deny education to Tennessee students based on immigration status.
Power Poll: Local Miscellany
Members weigh in on the proposed city sales tax increase, the school board’s new cell phone policy, Juvenile Service Center management and more.
Long-Term Goals for KCS
The school system’s proposed five-year strategic plan generated little discussion at Monday’s Board of Education work session.











