In his first-year ‘action plan,’ Superintendent Jon Rysewyk’s administration met most of its targets for improvement — but has some make-up work to do.
Contract Workers
The Knox County school board votes to hire a staffing service to fill special education needs.
First Steps in Special Education Reform
The school board prepares to act on changes a month after a scathing task force report.
Report Calls for Special Education Overhaul
A stinging assessment by a district-appointed task force faults Knox County Schools’ ‘cultural problem’ in addressing student needs.
Grading Pilgrims’ Progress
The school board weighs whether to give students credit for spiritual instruction taught by outside religious groups.
How Many Meetings?
Some school board members express frustration with their monthly Monday work session.
‘A Representation of Themselves’
The Freedom Schools summer program works to build self-confidence for Knoxville children alongside literacy skills.
Bringing Outside Providers In
The school board prepares to allow therapists to work with students in classrooms, with a doctor’s order.
Ticket to Ride
After impassioned testimonials, a split school board votes to let Freedom Schools students use Knox County buses.
Freedom Schools Questioned
Two school board members raise concerns about materials and “agendas” in the summer program with a civil rights heritage — while others push back strongly.