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.
Search Party
To find its next superintendent, the Knox County school board prepares for a national effort — probably with some outside help.
Taking the Gavel
Richie Beeler and Kristi Kristy are the new chairs of County Commission and the Board of Education. From COVID to contracts to county planning, they have busy years ahead.
Face Forward
After voting down a proposal to follow public health guidelines, the Knox County school board heads into the new year without masks.
Ready or Not
Despite public health recommendations and the concerns of some parents, Knox County Schools prepares for an unmasked reopening.
Coming to Terms
School board members appear satisfied with a new security agreement with the Knoxville Police Department, but broader questions remain.