As the school year begins, Rysewyk doesn’t want to see students and teachers distracted by political fights over education.
Board Deadlocks on Sexual Imagery Policy
But further restrictions on school library materials may be coming regardless, as a new state law takes effect.
Salary Schedule Confusion
As news of raises spreads, Knox County Schools faces questions from employees about their new pay and seniority levels.
Reading Retention Revisited
With both 3rd- and 4th-graders facing the possibility of being held back this year, Knox County Schools prepares to present parents with their options.
A Bottom-Up Budget
Knox County Schools’ $683.7 million spending plan for 2024-25 forced district leaders to rethink every line item.
School Board Will Hear Resolutions on Armed Employees
Superintendent Jon Rysewyk says ‘there’s not a need’ for teachers or other non-security personnel to carry weapons in school.
Weekly Watch: April 22-28, 2014
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
A $39 Million Raise
School board considers a new pay schedule to meet ‘market value’ for teachers and all other district employees.
Decade of Discipline Data Shows Little Change
But Knox County Schools commits to resuming reports of disparities between racial and economic groups.
Crowdsourced Solutions
On special education and a new Farragut school, KCS plans have been shaped by listening to the community.