A year into the job, Superintendent Jon Rysewyk has significantly restructured and refocused Knox County Schools. More is on the way.
‘I Love Solving Problems’
Jon Rysewyk takes over as superintendent of Knox County Schools tomorrow. A few consistent themes in his career suggest how he’ll approach the job.
Rysewyk Gets Faster Start
The school board approves a $240,000-a-year contract for its new superintendent, with a possible bonus and an accelerated timeline.
School Board Picks Rysewyk as Superintendent
An outside candidate draws two votes but can’t overcome the insider’s experience and relationships.
Making Their Cases
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.
Then There Were Two
The field of candidates for Knox County Schools superintendent has narrowed to a familiar face and a recruited out-of-towner.
Finalists and Frustrations
The school board names three superintendent candidates, while searching for a way out of its court-ordered mask mandate.
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.
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