A federal judge temporarily lifts his mandate on Knox County Schools — but the resolution of the case still awaits.
Weekly Watch: March 7-13, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
School Board Picks Rysewyk as Superintendent
An outside candidate draws two votes but can’t overcome the insider’s experience and relationships.
Putting It in Writing
The Knox County school board appears divided on a new equity policy, which would formalize commitments to reduce disparities.
Weekly Watch: Jan. 17-23, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Making a List, Checking It Twice
The Knox County school board adopts a set of 10 criteria for its next superintendent, setting the stage for a national search.
Partisan School Board Landscape Takes Shape
As one incumbent decides not to seek re-election, board members prepare to enter new political territory.
Four Months and Counting
The school board launches a survey and embarks on a timeline that would see a new superintendent hired by mid-March.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 4-10, 2021
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Searching for Searchers
The Knox County school board is ready to hire an outside firm to seek the next superintendent, but it has to decide who and how.