KCS could eliminate teaching positions and impose furloughs as part of a plan to close a $7.8 million budget gap caused by state and county funding decisions.
County Budget Gains Approval
Commissioners opt to take money from the school system to fund general-government employee raises.
A Status Quo Budget
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ last budget proposal lacks major new spending initiatives or, predictably, a property-tax increase.
School Board Backs Budget
The school system’s $717 million spending plan would provide raises for all employees, but cut teaching positions.
A Stable Budget
Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk is proposing to spend almost all of the $21.2 million in newly available funds on teacher and staff pay.
‘What Matters Most’
In a projected $683.7 million budget for 2024-25, Knox County Schools invests new money in teachers and staff.
Charter School Approved on Second Try
The school board also passed a $668.3 million budget, after some wrangling about raises.
The $64 Million Question
How should Knox County Schools use its biggest-ever jump in state funding? Superintendent Jon Rysewyk’s proposal prioritizes salaries and infrastructure.
School Board Approves $591.5m Budget
In his final year, Superintendent Bob Thomas presents a ‘best ever’ spending plan with across-the-board salary increases.
Back on Track
The school board approves a proposed budget for 2021-22 that seeks to make up ground — academic and financial — lost during the pandemic.
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