At a public forum and interviews with the school board, superintendent finalists Jon Rysewyk and Linda Cash drew on their experiences to illustrate their visions.
Power Poll: Uncertainty About the Pick
Nearly half the respondents to this month’s survey said they are unsure about the finalists to be the next Knox County Schools superintendent.
Power Poll: Police Chief Search
A majority of respondents to this month’s survey want a person with leadership experience at a larger agency to be KPD’s next leader.
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.
Wanted: Leader, Listener, Learner
Community members and school staff say the next superintendent should be assertive, inclusive and flexible.
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.
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.