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Charles Busler’s votes on Schools · in 2022

46 recorded votes: 46 aye

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Aug 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-22-8-216 — 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 $2,400.00. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve dental program agreement and grant with Elgin Children's Foundation. R-22-8-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Elementary School Dental Program Agreement with Elgin Children's Foundation for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and an Elgin Children's Foundation Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Arts Commission grant for Holston Middle School art prog. R-22-8-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Arts Commission for an Arts Pathways for Youth Success Grant in the amount of $7,100.00 for Holston Middle School's Art Program for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Arts Commission Arts360 Grant for Beaumont Magnet Academy. R-22-8-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Arts Commission for an Arts360 Grant in the amount of $25,000.00 with required matching funds of $12,500.00 for Beaumont Magnet Academy's Art Program for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOUs with Boys & Girls Clubs for TN Dept. of Ed. grants. R-22-8-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memoranda of Understanding with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee in support of their Tennessee Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant applications and grant funding for multiple Knox County Schools extended learning programs in the total amount of $300,266.00 for salaries, payroll processing, and administrative expenses. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of Summer Learning Transportation Grant. R-22-8-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Tennessee Department of Education Summer Learning Transportation Grant in the total amount of $1,128,874.76. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Dept. of Education VPK Grant for 2022-2023. R-22-8-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant for the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of $2,242,690.40 with required in-kind and matching funds of $1,152,026.60. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve purchase of land for new Farragut area elementary school. R-22-8-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Real Property Purchase Agreement with Timothy C. Scott and Todd M. Scott for approximately 32 acres of land at a cost of $100,000.00 per acre for the future site of a new Farragut area elementary school. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve FY23 fund balance designation for Austin-East HS baseball field. R-22-8-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2023 Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $178,000.00 for the Austin-East Magnet High School baseball field project. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to northwest sector elementary school construction contract. R-22-8-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $813,833.00 to the amount of the construction contract with The Christman Company for the new northwest sector elementary school. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to Powell High School renovations contract. R-22-8-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $14,675.00 to the amount of the contract with Merit Construction, Inc. for renovations and additions at Powell High School. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to Adrian Burnett Elementary School design contract. R-22-8-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $14,980.00 to the amount of the contract with Johnson Architecture, Inc. for the design of the Adrian Burnett Elementary School project. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve utility easement for West High School softball field. R-22-8-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for utility work related to the West High School softball field. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for Safe Baby Court. R-22-6-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $500,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court to continue to provide an evidence-based Safe Baby Court in Knox County for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024. (No local match required) Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-22-6-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $55,160.00 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of STEM School Designation Grants. R-22-6-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education STEM School Designation Grants in the total amount of $60,000.00 for Green Magnet Academy and South-Doyle High School Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant. R-22-6-213 — 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 2023 in the amount of $928,168.71 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of IDEA funding for Special Education Services. R-22-6-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding from the Tennessee Department of Education for Special Education Services in the amount of $13,901,835.00 (IDEA-Part B) and for Preschool Special Education Services in the amount of $422,489.00 (IDEA-Preschool) for Fiscal Year 2023 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve agreement for Career and Technical Education project design. R-22-6-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with MBI Companies, Inc. for the design of Career and Technical Education projects in multiple KCS High Schools in an amount not to exceed $410,000.00 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve PBIS Rewards Service agreement for West High School. R-22-6-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Motivating Systems, LLC dba PBIS Rewards for the provision of PBIS Rewards Service to West High School at a cost of $3,775.00 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Institutional Participation Agreement for West High School IB database services. R-22-6-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Institutional Participation Agreement with Ithaka and JSTOR for database services to be used by the West High School IB Programme for academic research at a cost of $1,561.00 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Leader in Me Agreement for East Knox County Elementary. R-22-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Leader in Me 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 August 23, 2022 through August 22, 2023 at a cost of $13,670.08 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Master Services Agreement for music therapy services. R-22-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement for music therapy services with Knoxville Music Therapy for students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for the term of June 15, 2022, through June 14, 2023 at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Prepaid Expense Card Agreement for school security uniforms. R-22-6-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Prepaid Expense Card Agreement with Commerce Bank for the provision of pre-funded purchasing cards for school security officers to purchase required uniforms at an annual cost up to $2,670.00 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with UT for Shakespeare in Shades program. R-22-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOR THE 2022 SHAKESPEARE IN SHADES PROGRAM AT VINE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,179.96 DESIGNATED FOR TEACHER STIPENDS AND STUDENT BUS TRANSPORTATION - R-22-5-213: Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve fund balance designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-22-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,404,300.00 - R-22-5-210: Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve design agreement with Sparkman & Associates for Lincoln Park Center. R-22-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH SPARKMAN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR RENOVATIONS TO LINCOLN PARK CENTER AT A COST OF $400,000.00 - R-22-5-209: Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve design build agreement for Green Magnet Academy play space. R-22-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT AMONG GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION, LLC, KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION, AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM THE EXISTING PLAY SPACE AT GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY NOT TO EXCEED A COST OF $650,000.00 – R-22-5-208: Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve service agreement with Steve Spangler, Inc. for keynote speaker. R-22-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STEVE SPANGLER, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT DISTRICT LEARNING DAY ON AUGUST 2, 2022 AT A COST OF $12,500.00 - R-22-5-205: Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve client contract with Sunsphere Events for secondary science training. R-22-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CLIENT CONTRACT WITH SUNSPHERE EVENTS BY VENUE WORKS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SECONDARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIRS’ LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON JULY 25, 2022 AT A COST OF $1,200.00 - R-22-5-204: Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve event agreement with Zoo Knoxville for elementary science meeting. R-22-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EVENT AGREEMENT WITH ZOO KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIRS’ MEETING ON JULY 13, 2022 AT A COST OF $1,450.00 - R-22-5-203: Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for Knox County Schools Nutrition Department meal delivery. R-22-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES, SITE TRAINING, AND PROGRAM MONITORING FOR THE SEAMLESS SUMMER OPTION (SSO) SPONSORED SITES - R-22-5-201: Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy. R-22-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $50,033.82 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept School Bus Seat Restraint Grant. R-22-4-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a School Bus Seat Restraint Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used for contractor reimbursements Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept ATSI Grant for three schools. R-22-4-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $225,000.00 ($75,000.00 per school) for Maynard Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Vine Middle Magnet School Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept TN ALL Corps Grant and matching ESSER 3.0 funds. R-22-4-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Accelerating Literacy and Learning (TN ALL) Corps Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $1,291,500.00 with required three (3) year matching ESSER 3.0 funds in the amount of $4,428,000.00 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. for softball complex. R-22-4-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,081,611.00 for the West High School Softball Complex Project Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Honor Powell High School Football Team for State Championship win. R-22-3-102 — HONORARY RESOLUTIONS: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-3-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $66,731.00. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Fund Balance Designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-22-3-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $440,000.00. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve agreement with Henley Roofing for Carter High School roof replacement. R-22-3-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in the amount of $1,309,800.00 for the Carter High School roof replacement project. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Student Success Grants. R-22-3-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for Fiscal Year 2022 Student Success Grants up to $225,000.00 to include grants for each school, a $10,000.00 award to the Knox County Schools Teacher Supply Depot, and a $5,000.00 award to the Knox County Schools Clothing Center. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve production contract for L & N STEM Academy's "Guys & Dolls". R-22-3-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a production contract with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license for L & N STEM Academy’s production of “Guys & Dolls” at an estimated cost of $1,025.00. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Utility Easements for three elementary schools and Gibbs High School. R-22-3-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Utility Easements with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at the new Adrian Burnett Elementary School, the new Lonsdale Elementary School, and Gibbs High School. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-22-1-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $65,590.11 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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