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Gina Oster’s votes on Schools

100 recorded votes: 96 aye · 4 absent

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Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY25 ATSI 24 Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT (ATSI) 24 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY26 Carl D. Perkins Career & Tech Ed Grant. R-25-6-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $978,536.14. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY25 Summer Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2025 SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,670,598.81. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY26 IDEA Part B and Preschool funds from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PART B IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,394,458.00 AND IDEA PRESCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,571.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY26 federal Title funds from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II- A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,857,717.40. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for social studies materials. R-25-6-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR A LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIALS AT A COST OF $71,231.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve contract with Lewis Group Architects for K-8 school design. R-25-6-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEW K-8TH GRADE SCHOOL FOR THE MECHANICSVILLE, LONSDALE AND BEAUMONT AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,256,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Terms/Conditions/Privacy Policy with Kiddom Inc. for 6-8th grade science curriculum. R-25-6-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY WITH KIDDOM INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF KIDDOM 6-8TH GRADE SCIENCE CURRICULUM AT A COST OF $3,400,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025 Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant. R-25-6-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL. Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with Greenheck Fan Corp for student engineering/manufacturing enterprise. R-25-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION FOR THE CREATION OF A STUDENT-RUN SITE-BASED ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE AT CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING UP TO $2,000,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-5-212 — 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 $88,986.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for postsecondary data system development. R-25-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY DATA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS 865 ACADEMIES Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education Preschool Access for All grant. R-25-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESCHOOL ACCESS FOR ALL LEARNING NETWORK COHORT 6.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve amendment to MOU with United Way for tutoring services and grant funding. R-25-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, INC. REGARDING TUTORING SERVICES AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING FOR SUMMER TUTORING SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES UP TO $114,892.64 FROM TN ALL CORPS/ESSER GRANT FUNDS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 5.0. R-25-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG)) 5.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,394,649.69 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve construction contract with Porter Roofing Contractors for Gibbs High School roof replacement. R-25-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PORTER ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,874,357.00 FOR A PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT AT GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve consulting and license agreement with Children's Hospital Medical Center for Project SEARCH. R-25-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE ADDITION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SITE AT A COST OF $350.00 ANNUALLY FOR LICENSE RENEWAL FEES Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve contracts for student telehealth services with Harmony Family Center and Helen Ross McNabb Center. R-25-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH HARMONY FAMILY CENTER AND HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TELEHEALTH SERVICES UP TO $70,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program and fund balance designation. R-25-5-201 — 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 PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $130,000.00 AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 TO FUND THE MOU Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Honor West Valley Middle School Girls' Basketball Team R-25-4-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West Valley Middle School Girls' Basketball Team for winning the AAA State Championship Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools R-25-4-210 — 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 $25,860.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant agreement for Project SEARCH R-25-4-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Lawson Family Foundation for the term of February 11, 2025 through February 10, 2026 and receipt of grant funding in the amount of $30,000.00 for Knox County Schools' Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve fund balance for Rocky Hill Elementary portable replacement R-25-4-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $625,000.00 for replacement of a portable at Rocky Hill Elementary School Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve program agreement for Vine Middle Magnet School PD R-25-4-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Program Agreement with Array Education, Inc. and its Teach Like a Champion program for the provision of Professional Development Services to Vine Middle Magnet School at a cost of $33,520.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve playground replacements at three elementary schools R-25-4-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the replacement of the existing playgrounds at Bonny Kate, Christenberry, and Copper Ridge Elementary Schools at a total cost of $859,942.97 using up to $809,946.87 of donated funds from Knox Education Foundation and $49,995.60 of Knox County Schools General Purpose funds Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve construction addition to Farragut HS Football Fieldhouse R-25-4-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amplifications, Terms and Conditions with Buckhead Construction Company for construction of an addition to the Farragut High School Football Fieldhouse at a cost of $261,383.00 using donated funds from the Farragut High School Football Booster Club Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve Owner/Contractor Agreement for Farragut elementary school R-25-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Owner/Contractor Agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. for construction of the new Farragut-area elementary school in the amount of $43,777,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Title III Immigrant Grant in the amount of $47,977.54 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-2-0
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Title III Immigrant Grant in the amount of $47,977.54 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Honor the Vine Middle School Boys' Basketball Team for winning AA State Championship R-25-3-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE VINE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-3-210 — 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 $80,196.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve grant agreement with NEEF for South-Doyle Middle School funds R-25-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (NEEF) FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 FOR SOUTH-DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve contract with Accenture LLP for Middle School Experience Consulting Project R-25-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ACCENTURE LLP FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE CONSULTING PROJECT AT A COST OF $230,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox County Board of Education for former Rule High School property transfer R-25-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE FORMER RULE HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY FROM KNOX COUNTY AND THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A NEW SCHOOL Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve fund balance designation for science textbooks R-25-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,970,000.00 FOR SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with Bureau of Education & Research for ELL staff training seminar R-25-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BUREAU OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SEMINAR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) STAFF MEMBERS AT A COST OF $5,597.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with UNC-Chapel Hill for KCS teacher training in TEACCH Autism Program R-25-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL FOR KCS TEACHER AND SUPPORT TEAM TRAINING IN THE TEACCH AUTISM PROGRAM AT A COST OF $19,300.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-2-204 — 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 $776,715.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-1-206 — 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 $168,904.09 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for Gibbs Middle School R-25-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for receipt of a Student Success Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for Gibbs Middle School Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding R-25-1-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of grant funding up to $75,000.00 to fund the completion of the Literacy Specialist Cohort for 14 Knox County School employees Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve license for 'Disney's The Lion King Junior' for Holston Middle School R-25-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a performance rights license agreement with Music Theatre International for “Disney’s The Lion King Junior” for the term of November 7, 2024 through November 7, 2025 for Holston Middle School at a cost of $1,100.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve agreement with Fork Design, LLC for mobile library design R-25-1-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Fork Design, LLC Architect for the design of an existing school bus into a mobile library at a cost up to $2,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for Alternative Bell Time Analysis R-25-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for an Alternative Bell Time Analysis at a cost of $29,640.50 for the term of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or upon completion of the analysis Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Honor Hardin Valley Academy Boys' Cross Country Team R-24-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Honor Hardin Valley Academy Special Olympics Flag Football Team R-24-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools R-24-12-206 — 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 $102,465.74. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve agreement for Halls High School Academic Banquet venue R-24-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SPACES IN THE CITY FOR THE PROVISION OF A VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $15,330.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve IB program applications for three schools R-24-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING LETTERS OF COMMITMENT AND APPLICATIONS FOR CANDIDACY FOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMMES AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, VINE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND SARAH MOORE GREENE MAGNET ACADEMY AT AN INITIAL COST OF $59,700.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve agreement with Scoir, Inc. for career planning system R-24-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO A CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED BY STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH JUNE 29, 2025 AT A COST OF $2,768.88. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-24-11-207 — 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 $11,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education State School Improvement Grant R-24-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education State School Improvement Grant in the amount of $2,026,435.86 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Terms and Conditions with AVID Center for KCS Middle and High Schools R-24-11-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Terms and Conditions with AVID Center for AVID programming at KCS Middle and High Schools at an estimated annual cost up to $50,000.00 for the 2024-2025 school year, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center for 2025 School Nutrition Food Show R-24-11-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with Knoxville Expo Center, LLC for use of exhibit hall space for the 2025 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show at a cost of $8,684.50 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-24-10-209 — 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 $12,500.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-24-10-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of 865 Partner Engagement and Integrated Community and Family Engagement Grant funding up to $50,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-24-10-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of Priority Based Grant funding up to $100,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Authorize acceptance of State Special Education Preschool Grant. R-24-10-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education State Special Education Preschool Grant in the amount of $2,022,158.80. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve design contract for Gibbs High School roof replacement. R-24-10-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Thomas Caldwell Architect for a partial roof replacement at Gibbs High School to include the Career and Technical Education Building up to $188,760.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve design contract for Halls Middle School additions. R-24-10-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC for additions to Halls Middle School up to $675,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve software support agreement for IEP documentation storage. R-24-10-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal for digital storage of IEP documentation from November 14, 2024 through November 13, 2025 at a cost of $12,014.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Authorize acceptance of supplemental ESSER 3.0 grant funds for Knox County Schools R-24-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUPPLEMENTAL ESSER 3.0 GRANT FUNDS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,278,022.49 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve donation agreement with Big History Project for KCS Social Studies R-24-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH BIG HISTORY PROJECT, LLC FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2024 THROUGH JULY 31, 2025 AND RECEIPT OF DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FOR THE KCS SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve Titans Foundation donation for KCS high school girls flag football R-24-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION FROM THE TITANS FOUNDATION WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $97,400.00 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF KCS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAMS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding R-24-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEVATE PROGRAM FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve Elementary School Dental Program Agreement and Elgin Children's Foundation Grant R-24-9-206 — 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, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $8,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve MOU with United Way for tutoring services and grant funding R-24-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, INC. REGARDING TUTORING SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 AND RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING UP TO $100,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve MOU with Boys & Girls Clubs for 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant R-24-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND RECEIPT OF UP TO $105,207.17 IN FUNDING FROM A 2024-2025 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANT FOR EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AT DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY, NORWOOD ELEMENTARY, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve MOU between Health Dept and Board of Education for In School Health Program R-24-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $540,800.00 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Honor Adam Wilson and Adam Wilson Realty for supporting Knox County Schools educators. R-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING ADAM WILSON AND ADAM WILSON REALTY FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS EDUCATORS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for Viral Hepatitis Program services. R-24-8-607 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Letter of Agreement for State HIV Surveillance and Prevention Program grant. R-24-8-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,100.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF STATE HIV SURVEILLANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with TN Dept of Human Services for child care immunization record audits. R-24-8-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $78,072.50 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF LICENSED CHILD CARE AGENCY IMMUNIZATION RECORD AUDITS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Amendment Two to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for immunization services. R-24-8-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $351,100.00 FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF $4,373,443.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program. R-24-8-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,704,400.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for Healthy Built Environments. R-24-8-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-8-215 — 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 $130,884.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve TN Dept of Education IDEA Partnership for Systemic Change Grant. R-24-8-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IDEA PARTNERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Human Services for Pre-Employment Transition Services. R-24-8-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $391,199.00 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 THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve TN Dept of Education FY25 Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant. R-24-8-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,171,811.22 WITH REQUIRED IN-KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,210,895.99 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with VEC, LLC for psychoeducational services. R-24-8-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL CONTRACT FOR PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES WITH VEC, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST UP TO $399,200.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract increase for Sterchi Elementary School addition and renovations design. R-24-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS UP TO $893,000.00 FOR THE RE-DESIGN AND RE-BIDDING OF AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Public Consulting Group for Special Education Data Management support. R-24-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION DATA MANAGEMENT-TECHNICAL SUPPORT UP TO $130,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve agreement with Parchment for student transcript services at Farragut High School. R-24-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PARCHMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSCRIPT SERVICES FOR FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL FOR A ONE-TIME IMPLEMENTATION FEE OF $1,375.00 PLUS OTHER APPLICABLE FEES FOR A TERM OF 36 MONTHS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Master Services Agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy for IEP services. R-24-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY TO STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve ACT Test Terms and Conditions with ACT Education Corp for PreACT administration. R-24-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $153,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-7-209 — 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 $4,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract with TN Arts Commission for Beaumont Magnet Academy's art program. R-24-7-208 — 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 $10,000.00 FOR BEAUMONT MAGNET ACADEMY’S ART PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract and receipt of funds for Governor's Early Literacy Foundation Grant. R-24-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS FOR A GOVERNOR’S EARLY LITERACY FOUNDATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 FOR “THE BOOK BUS PROGRAM” Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize receipt of TN Dept of Education IDEA Part B and Preschool Grant funds. R-24-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 IDEA PART B GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,414,530.00 AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 IDEA PRESCHOOL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,858.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve MOA for Knox County Schools enrollment trend monitoring and forecasting. R-24-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING FOR A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT TO MONITOR AND FORECAST ENROLLMENT TRENDS OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 AT A TOTAL COST OF $95,905.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Honor Hardin Valley Academy students for Scholars' Bowl win. R-24-6-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Hardin Valley Academy students for winning the top prize at the 2024 Scholars' Bowl. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-6-211 — 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 $222,389.91. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of FY2025 Carl D. Perkins CTE Grant funds. R-24-6-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for a Fiscal Year 2025 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grant in the amount of $943,977.75. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of FY2024 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) funds. R-24-6-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for a Fiscal Year 2024 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) for Austin-East Magnet High School, Vine Middle School, Northwest Middle School, Lonsdale Elementary School, Sarah Moore Greene Elementary School, and Maynard Elementary School in the amount of $1,089,140.59. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of FY2024 Summer Learning Camps Grant funds. R-24-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for a Fiscal Year 2024 Summer Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,570,075.08. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of FY2025 Federal Education Funds. R-24-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Title I-A, Title I-C, Title I-D, Title I-N, Title II-A, Title III, and Title IV in the amount of $18,926,456.46. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contract with HSC for energy/water efficiency at Central/Green Magnet. R-24-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with HSC Building Automation & Controls for the provision of energy and water efficiency goods and services for Central High School and Green Magnet Academy as set forth in TIPS Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative #23100202 up to $1,075,000.00 commencing on July 1, 2024. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve contract with HSC for energy/water efficiency at Cedar Bluff. R-24-6-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with HSC Building Automation & Controls for the provision of energy and water efficiency goods and services for Cedar Bluff Middle School as set forth in TIPS Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative #23100202 up to $500,000.00 commencing on July 1, 2024. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve agreement with Skilled Services for school model projects. R-24-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for Innovative School Model Projects at Austin-East Magnet High School, Carter High School, Carter Middle School, Farragut High School, Gibbs High School, Gibbs Middle School, Gresham Middle School, Halls High School, Holston Middle School, South-Doyle High School, South-Doyle Middle School, West Valley Middle School, and Whittle Springs Middle School at a cost of $3,110,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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