Superintendent Jon Rysewyk is moving away from an eight-year effort to measure racial and economic gaps — but he says they remain priorities.
Ballot Battle
The election leaves Republicans firmly in control of Knox County government, but Democrats have a strong showing — and score one upset.
Election 2022: School Board District 9
The South Knox contest pits Republican board Chair Kristi Kristy against Democratic challenger Annabel Henley.
Spangler Secures 2nd Term
In other primary results, Helsley is the Dems’ county mayor candidate, and Frazier beat Driscoll in the 11th District Commission contest.
Primary 2022: School Board District 9
In the Republican primary, board Chair Kristi Kristy faces a challenge on the right from music teacher Phil King.
Going Outside
County Commission votes to let the school board hire an attorney to help with the federal mask lawsuit.
Legal Maneuvers
Three school board members ask County Commission for authority to hire their own attorney in the school mask lawsuit.
Partisan School Board Landscape Takes Shape
As one incumbent decides not to seek re-election, board members prepare to enter new political territory.
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.
Split Decisions
In two 5-4 votes, the school board turns down religious release time and signals support for moving into TVA’s East Tower.