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Sep 27, 2021
Approve contract with Southern Regional Education Board for curriculum delivery. R-21-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD FOR THE PROVISION OF “TEACHING 2 LEAD” CURRICULUM DELIVERY AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDER PROGRAM FOR NEWLY LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL TEACHERS FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022 AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $72,600.00
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve contract with ExploreLearning, LLC for virtual math and science laboratory. R-21-9-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EXPLORELEARNING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A VIRTUAL MATH AND SCIENCE LABORATORY FOR THE TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2021
Resolution on Joint Education Committee participation and appointments R-21-9-103-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE - R-21-9-103-SS:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2021
Resolution on Joint Education Committee participation and appointments R-21-9-103-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE - R-21-9-103-SS:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Honor Hardin Valley Academy for winning state cross country championship. R-21-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY FOR WINNING THE 2020-2021 TSSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN CROSS COUNTRY:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept $500 donation for Public Defender's youth programs. R-21-8-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve acceptance of donations for School Mania. R-21-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $23,003.36 AND VARIOUS SCHOOL PRODUCTS FROM NUMEROUS BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL MANIA:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve PreACT and PreACT 8/9 services agreement with ACT, Inc. R-21-8-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PREACT AND PREACT 8/9 SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ACT, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PREACT ASSESSMENTS TO 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $131,950.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept HVAC lab equipment donation from Trane Energy Services. R-21-8-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF HVAC LAB EQUIPMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $17,783.00 FROM TRANE ENERGY SERVICES TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HVAC COURSES AT FARRAGUT AND HALLS HIGH SCHOOLS:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-21-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR DATA TRACKING, ACCESS, AND ANALYSIS INCLUDING PARTIAL FUNDING SUPPORT FOR A DATA ANALYST POSITION WITHIN THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Elementary School Dental Program agreement, Elgin Children's Foundation grant. R-21-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ELGIN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $6,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education McKinney-Vento Subgrant for homeless students. R-21-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MCKINNEY-VENTO SUBGRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education ARP Homeless 1.0 grant for homeless students. R-21-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARP HOMELESS 1.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education IDEA Partnership grant for students w/ disabilities. R-21-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IDEA PARTNERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 TO IMPROVE POST-SECONDARY OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING REAL-LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE AND INDEPENDENT-LIVING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve grant for Pre-Employment Transition Services School to Work. R-21-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,590.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM TO BENEFIT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR A TERM OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Leader in Me membership/coaching for East Knox Elementary. R-21-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN COVEY CLIENT SALES, INC. FOR A LEADER IN ME MEMBERSHIP AND COACHING SUBSCRIPTION FOR EAST KNOX COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE TERM OF JULY 15, 2021 THROUGH JULY 14, 2022 AT A COST OF $8,500.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve agreement with Wilson Language Training Corporation for professional learning. R-21-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WILSON LANGUAGE TRAINING CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF WILSON PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TRAINING EVENTS AND MATERIALS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $10,000.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Dedicate easements on Coward Mill Road for Northwest Elementary School. R-21-7-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, dedicating the Rights-of-Way, Slope Easements, Drainage Easements and Temporary Construction Easements on Coward Mill Road related to the construction of the Northwest Elementary School.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve proposal for sidewalk design services near Carter schools/park. R-21-7-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a proposal for professional survey and engineering design services with LDA Engineering in the amount of $137,000.00 for the design of new sidewalks connecting Carter Elementary School, Carter High School and Carter Park.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU between School Board and Police Dept for safe schools. R-21-7-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Knox County Board of Education and the Knoxville Police Department regarding roles and responsibilities for maintaining safe schools.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with Certica Solutions for benchmark assessment program. R-21-7-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Certica Solutions, Inc. through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement from the City of Kingsport for a customized benchmark assessment program for the term of July 1, 2021 through September 15, 2025 at a cost of $675,745.00.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve agreement for construction of new northwest sector elementary school. R-21-7-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with The Christman Company for the construction of a new northwest sector elementary school at a cost of $24,220,250.00 using Capital Plan funds.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept Battelle Education STEM Classroom Grant for Bearden Middle School. R-21-7-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Battelle Education TSIN/STEMx STEM Classroom Grant sponsored by TVA and BVI in the amount of $5,000.00 for Bearden Middle School designated to the purchase of a VEX Robotics IQ Classroom Bundle as outlined in the grant proposal.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with Health Dept for school-based nursing services. R-21-7-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knox County Health Department in an amount up to $525,051.00 to provide school-based nursing services as part of the “In-School Health Program” for the period beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with Boys & Girls Clubs for 21st CCLC Grant funding. R-21-7-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memoranda of Understanding with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for receipt of up to $600,000.00 in funding from a 2021-2022 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant to be used for timecard processing, flagging students in the Aspen system, and salaries, taxes, and wages of part-time tutors at Carter, Dogwood, Lonsdale, Norwood, South Knoxville, West Haven and West Hills Elementary Schools.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept State Turnaround Action Grant for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. R-21-7-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Turnaround Action Grant in the amount of $115,267.50 for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy designated to implementation of evidence-based strategies and interventions focused on proven levers of change to facilitate rapid school turnaround.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with TN Dept. of Education for Coordinated School Health. R-21-7-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Department of Education for the acceptance of funding in the amount of $185,000.00 with required matching funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for the Coordinated School Health Initiative for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant of $415,000. R-21-7-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the total amount of $415,000.00 ($83,000.00 per year for five (5) years) designated to participation in the Tennessee Department of Education’s Literacy Implementation Network as part of the State’s Reading 360 initiative.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept State Remote Learning Technology Grant of $2,776,733.50. R-21-7-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Remote Learning Technology Grant in the amount of $2,776,733.50 designated to technology purchases dated between March 1, 2020 and September 15, 2020.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve license agreement for West High School's use of turf fields. R-21-7-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville RecSports Department for West High School’s use of two (2) of the artificial turf fields at Sutherland Field Complex for the term of July 2021 through June 2024 at a cost of $25.00 per hour per field.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-21-6-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $35,714.00.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant. R-21-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $939,278.15.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Voluntary Pre-K Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-21-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K Grant for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $2,087,532.20 with required in-kind matching funds in the amount of $686,000.00.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-21-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,057,734.56.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve AVID Programming Agreement for multiple Knox County Schools. R-21-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an AVID Products and Services Agreement for the provision of AVID programming at Austin-East Magnet High School, Bearden Middle School, Career Magnet Academy, Karns High School, Karns Middle School, Northwest Middle School and Whittle Springs Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year at a cost of $28,693.00.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve fee proposal from Lewis Group Architects for Halls High School R-21-4-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FEE PROPOSAL FROM LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HALLS HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $78,500.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve agreement with Rouse Construction for Farragut High School Softball Facility R-21-4-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL FACILITY AT A COST OF $1,305,000.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve 2nd amendment to Contract 20-314 with Rouse Construction for Lonsdale Elementary R-21-4-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE 2ND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SET THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT $19,950,000.00 AND ESTABLISH THE DATES OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR BOTH PROJECT PHASES AS DEFINED IN CONTRACT:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Accept TN Dept of Education grant for A.L. Lotts Elementary serving line R-21-4-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 TO PURCHASE A SERVING LINE FOR A.L. LOTTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve MOU with East TN Children's Hospital for EEDS™ R-21-4-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM (EEDS™) FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION MODULES FOR SCHOOL NURSES FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 12, 2021, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED, AT A COST OF $1,490.00 PER MODULE:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Tricon, Inc. agreement for northwest sector elementary school. R-21-3-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRICON, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW NORTHWEST SECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $23,050,000.00
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Merit Construction, Inc. agreement for Adrian Burnett Elementary School. R-21-3-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $19,945,000.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve agreement with ABG Caulking for Karns Middle School roof upgrades. R-21-3-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ABG CAULKING AND WATERPROOFING OF MORRISTOWN FOR ROOF UPGRADES TO KARNS MIDDLE SCHOOL AT A COST OF $962,782.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Carnegie Learning contract for curriculum support. R-21-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARNEGIE LEARNING FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-21-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $28,288.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept State Dept. of Education ESSER 2.0 Grant. R-21-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) 2.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,810,033.57
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept State Dept. of Education Connectivity Grant for internet access. R-21-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONNECTIVITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,509.00 DESIGNATED TO EXTENDING INTERNET CONNECTIVITY TO STUDENTS
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve purchase of student Chromebooks R-21-2-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE OF STUDENT CHROMEBOOKS TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022 AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $4,200,000.00 USING ESSER 2.0 FUNDS:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve agreement with Amazon Services LLC for Amazon Business Accounts R-21-2-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMAZON SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AMAZON BUSINESS ACCOUNTS FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AND OTHER KNOX COUNTY ENTITIES:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve playground structure purchase for Farragut Primary School R-21-2-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL'S REQUEST TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL THREE (3) PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $95,703.80 USING INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS, PROCEEDS FROM COUPON BOOK SALES, AND DONATIONS FROM THE FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools R-21-2-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,000.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding R-21-2-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,365.00 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendment to PACT agreement for LED lighting upgrade R-21-2-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PACT AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. FOR PHASE III-C OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A COMPLETE LED LIGHTING UPGRADE FOR ALL KNOX COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES FOR A TOTAL COST OF $26,123,600.00 SELF-FUNDED THROUGH UTILITY SAVINGS GENERATED BY THE PROJECT AND GUARANTEED BY TRANE U.S. INC.:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendment to contract for Lonsdale Elementary School construction R-21-2-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ALLOW THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE DETERMINED AT FULL COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY WILL ISSUE A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO BEGIN MOBILIZATION AND SITE WORK MARCH 1, 2021 AT A COST OF $3,270,500.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with Edulog for parent portal application R-21-2-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDULOG FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARENT PORTAL APPLICATION TO TRACK SCHOOL BUS ACTIVITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $85,000.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve proposal for document scanning and storage services for HR department R-21-2-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION TENNESSEE THROUGH A CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DOCUMENT SCANNING AND SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH AN INITIAL COST OF $226,553.55 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY (TVA RELOCATION COSTS) AND AN ESTIMATED COST PER SUBSEQUENT YEAR OF $70,250.00 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contracts for curriculum implementation support R-21-2-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, ENGAGE2LEARN, GREAT MINDS PBC, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, TNTP AND WESTED FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve online subscription agreements with The DBQ Project for educational materials R-21-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 FOR 51 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 FOR 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND 18 HIGH SCHOOLS, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS, GRANTING LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AT AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $14,000.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve form contract with Knoxville Music Therapy for music therapy services R-21-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FORM CONTRACT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY AUTHORIZING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS TO USE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $10,000.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for SIFE training R-21-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SESSION REGARDING STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE) FOR DISTANT LEARNING ON APRIL 5, 2021 AT A COST OF $1,429.00:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools R-21-1-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $41,103.30 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept STEM Start-Up Grants for two middle schools R-21-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School STEM Start-Up Grants for Bearden Middle School in the amount of $9,517.99 and for Gresham Middle School in the amount of $10,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept CTE Career Exploration Grants for two middle schools R-21-1-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School CTE Career Exploration Grants for South-Doyle Middle School in the amount of $9,960.19 and for Vine Middle Magnet School in the amount of $9,326.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve contract to audit Knox County Schools internal funds R-21-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract to Audit Accounts with Pugh and Company, PC for an audit of Knox County Schools Internal School Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 at a cost of $117,134.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve ACT State Testing Program agreement R-21-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2021 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept monetary donations and school products for School Mania R-20-12-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of monetary donations in the total amount of $17,500.00 and various school products from numerous businesses in support of School Mania was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve R-20-12-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of monetary donations in the total amount of $17,500.00 and various school products from numerous businesses in support of School Mania. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve contract with College Board for advanced academics program R-20-12-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with College Board for the provision of an advanced academics program for the term of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023 with the option to extend for two additional years for a possible total of five (5) years was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-208 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with College Board for the provision of an advanced academics program for the term of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023 with the option to extend for two additional years for a possible total of five (5) years. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools R-20-12-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $12,081.78 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-207 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $12,081.78. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept Local Education Agency Reopening and Programmatic Supports Grant R-20-12-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Local Education Agency Reopening and Programmatic Supports Grant in the amount of $125,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to recommend approval on R-20-12-205 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Local Education Agency Reopening and Programmatic Supports Grant in the amount of $125,000.00. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve dramatic rights license for Disney's Frozen Junior R-20-12-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license to Disney's Frozen Junior for Holston Middle School's spring musical at an estimated cost of $1,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-203 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license to Disney's Frozen Junior for Holston Middle School's spring musical at an estimated cost of $1,000.00. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project R-20-12-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Online Subscription Agreement with The DBQ Project granting 51 elementary schools license to access DBQ's proprietary educational materials for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 which may be renewed in annual increments up to five (5) years at an annual cost not to exceed $8,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-202 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Online Subscription Agreement with The DBQ Project granting 51 elementary schools license to access DBQ's proprietary educational materials for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 which may be renewed in annual increments up to five (5) years at an annual cost not to exceed $8,000.00. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve agreement for peer review of storm shelter designs R-20-12-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood Inc. to provide code required peer review for the design of storm shelters in Adrian Burnett Elementary, Lonsdale Elementary and Northwest Sector Elementary Schools not to exceed a cost of $33,000.00 plus reimbursable expenses was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-201 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood Inc. to provide code required peer review for the design of storm shelters in Adrian Burnett Elementary, Lonsdale Elementary and Northwest Sector Elementary Schools not to exceed a cost of $33,000.00 plus reimbursable expenses. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Approve acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools R-20-11-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $6,000.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for South-Doyle High School R-20-11-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the NEA Foundation for receipt of a COVID-19 Response Student Success Grant for South-Doyle High School in the amount of $5,000.00 to support AP Computer Science Principles and the Robotics course/club
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Request to add meat processing training to TCAT curriculum. R-20-10-902 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting state officials to add meat processing training to Tennessee College of Applied Technology curriculum
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Approve contract with University of Cambridge for academic program. R-20-10-211 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge for the provision of an advanced academic program
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-20-10-209 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $6,250.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Approve Dental Grant Agreement for elementary school students. R-20-10-208 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Elementary School Dental Program Agreement for the acceptance of the Elgin Children’s Foundation Elementary School Dental Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Approve SEL in Action grant with Rockefeller Philanthropy. R-20-10-207 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc., in conjunction with NoVo Foundation and Education First, for the acceptance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Action grant funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for the implementation of social and emotional learning initiatives
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Accept 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for Inskip Elementary. R-20-10-206 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant award from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $110,500.00 and Fiscal Year 2020 carryover funding in the amount of $42,040.07 for after school programming at Inskip Elementary School
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Accept 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant for schools. R-20-10-205 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant award from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $323,989.00 and Fiscal Year 2020 carryover funding in the amount of $136,793.74 for after school programming at Christenberry and Pond Gap Elementary Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Approve digital services terms with Great Minds PBC. R-20-10-204 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Digital Services Terms of Service and Addendum with Great Minds PBC for a one (1) year Wit & Wisdom in Sync License at a cost of $7,527.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Approve subscription for Ellevation Education Strategies Platform. R-20-10-203 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subscription Agreement with Ellevation Inc. for the provision of the Ellevation Education Strategies Platform for the term of December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021 at a cost of $53,993.75
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Approve MOA with Alignment Nashville for HS Freshman Seminar training. R-20-10-202 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Alignment Nashville Inc. for the provision of professional development/training for the Freshman Seminar Curriculum at Farragut High School, Halls High School and Hardin Valley Academy at a cost of $5,395.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Approve contract for meal prep for TN School for the Deaf. R-20-10-201 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 with the State of Tennessee Department of Education for the provision of meal preparation for the Tennessee School for the Deaf Knoxville campus for the period beginning November 15, 2020 and ending July 31, 2021 which may be renewed for four (4) additional twelve (12) month terms
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools totaling $3,924.00. R-20-9-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $3,924.00
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Teaching and Learning Specialist. R-20-9-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation with a term ending June 30, 2023 and receipt of grant funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 designated to the base salary of a Teaching and Learning Specialist position
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for PrincipalPreneur Program funding. R-20-9-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for the acceptance of Fiscal Year 2021 grant funding in the amount of $75,000.00 designated to the PrincipalPreneur Program
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve MOU between Health Dept and Board of Education for school nursing services. R-20-9-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Knox County Health Department and the Knox County Board of Education in an amount not to exceed $494,801.00 to provide school-based nursing services as part of the “In School Health Program” for the period beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve schematic design for new Northwest Sector Elementary School. R-20-9-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design for the new northwest sector elementary school by Lewis Group Architects, Inc.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve eminent domain action for Adrian Burnett Elementary School expansion. R-20-9-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an eminent domain action for acquisition of two (2) parcels of land adjacent to Adrian Burnett Elementary School (Parcel 039PB016 known as 4416 Felty Drive and a portion of Parcel 039PB01601 known as 4408 Felty Drive) for the purpose of expanding and improving the school at a cost of $40,000.00
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve FY20 School Nutrition Budget line-item transfer of $80,000. R-20-9-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2020 School Nutrition Budget line-item transfer of $80,000.00
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve statement of acceptance for West High School to offer IB Career-Related Programme. R-20-9-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Statement of Acceptance authorizing West High School to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme at an annual cost of $1,480.00
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve purchase of ExploreLearning, LLC license for interactive lab program. R-20-9-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the purchase of ExploreLearning, LLC license and terms and conditions of use for an interactive lab program to supplement the current curriculum and provide virtual science and math lab experiences for all students grades 6-12 at a cost of $38,999.06
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve contract with Southern Regional Education Board for teacher prep program. R-20-9-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Southern Regional Education Board for the provision of a teacher preparation program for occupational teachers at a cost of $31,350.00 for the term September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 renewable annually up to five (5) years
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
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