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Gina Oster’s votes on Schools

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 3 absent

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Jun 24, 2024
Approve MOU with Ford NGL for industry certification pathways. R-24-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) for Phase 5 of the Ford NGL model to assist high schools with developing pathways to industry certifications at cost of $108,062.50. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve agreement with UNC for TEACCH Autism Program training. R-24-6-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for its TEACCH Autism Program for the provision of in-person training on August 27-29, 2024 and coaching on August 30, 2024 for Knox County Schools' teachers and staff at a cost of $14,950.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve schematic design for new Farragut-area elementary school. R-24-6-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design of the new Farragut-area elementary school by McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Honor Gibbs High School HOSA Program students for international competition qualification. R-24-5-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING FOUR (4) STUDENTS FROM THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL HOSA PROGRAM, WHO PLACED IN THE TOP 3 OF THEIR RESPECTIVE STATE COMPETITION AND QUALIFIED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN HOUSTON, TEXAS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-5-216 — 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 $197,317.87 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract for adult changing table for Powell High School. R-24-5-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT-SIZE CHANGING TABLE FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize receipt of TN Dept. of Education ATSI 23 grant. R-24-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT (ATSI) 23 GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 FOR EAST KNOX COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND MOORELAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize receipt of TN Dept. of Education SSIG grant. R-24-5-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT (SSIG) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,497,187.96 FOR AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY, MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND VINE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-4-204 — 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 $82,294.93. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant agreements for musical instruments for middle schools. R-24-4-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Grant Acceptance Agreements with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and authorizing receipt of musical instruments with an estimated value of $181,000.00 for Bearden, Gresham, and Vine Middle Schools. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education ATSI Grant of $823,513.95. R-24-4-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant in the amount of $823,513.95. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Honor members of the 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program. R-24-3-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-24-3-210 — 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 $164,066.50 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve grant agreement with NEEF. R-24-3-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and receipt of NEEF Greening STEM Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 for South-Doyle Middle School Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement for innovative school models projects construction. R-24-3-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for construction of Innovative School Models Projects at Bearden Middle School, Cedar Bluff Middle School, Central High School, Farragut Middle School, Halls Middle School, Hardin Valley Academy, Hardin Valley Middle School, Karns High School, and Karns Middle School at a cost of $2,394,450.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement with Porter Roofing Contractors for high school roof replacement. R-24-3-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc. for a roof replacement at Farragut High School at a cost of $2,629,112.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve event agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for banquet. R-24-3-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Event Agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for venue and related services for the Halls High School Academic Banquet on May 1, 2024 at a cost of $9,517.75 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve speaking agreement with Bozemanscience.com for NGSS workshop. R-24-3-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Speaking Engagement Agreement with Bozemanscience.com, Inc. for the provision of a Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Workshop with Paul Anderson for Knox County Schools Secondary Science Teachers on June 20-21, 2024 at a cost of $9,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education NSLP Supply Chain Assistance Grant. R-24-2-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,467,213.79. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Public School Security Grant. R-24-2-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,552,483.71. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve fund balance designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-24-2-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve TIPS contract with MGT of America for literacy implementation audit. R-24-2-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING USE OF THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEMS (TIPS) CONTRACT WITH MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC FOR A LITERACY IMPLEMENTATION AUDIT AT A COST OF $1,040,052.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects for Farragut-area elementary school. R-24-2-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH MCCARTY HOLSAPLE MCCARTY ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE NEW FARRAGUT-AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Hardin Valley Academy addition. R-24-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ADDITION TO HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,394,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve design contract with Dollar & Ewers Architecture for Halls High School stadium ADA upgrades. R-24-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH DOLLAR & EWERS ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR ADA UPGRADES TO THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve musical agreement with Concord Theatricals for Gibbs High School's Cinderella performance. R-24-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MUSICAL AGREEMENT WITH CONCORD THEATRICALS FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL'S PERFORMANCE OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S "CINDERELLA" AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,100.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC for KCS facility vestibule design. R-24-1-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC FOR THE DESIGN OF SECURE ENTRY VESTIBULES WITHIN KCS FACILITIES UP TO $400,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-1-209 — 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 $48,175.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Authorize receipt of donation from Knox Education Foundation for playground replacement. R-24-1-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,087,643.93 FROM KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION DESIGNATED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PLAYGROUNDS AT FAIR GARDEN FAMILY CENER, KNOXVILLE ADAPTIVE EDUCATION CENTER (KAEC), AND BELLE MORRIS, FOUNTAIN CITY, SARAH MOORE GREENE, SPRING HILL, AND WEST HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve FY2023 expenditure for 3 refrigerated trucks for School Nutrition fleet. R-24-1-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2023 CENTRAL CAFETERIA FUND BALANCE EXPENDITURE IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $450,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) REFRIGERATED TRUCKS TO REPLACE EXISTING TRUCKS IN THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS’ SCHOOL NUTRITION FLEET Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve agreement with Skilled Services, LLC for Phase 3 Work Based Learning Projects. R-24-1-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SKILLED SERVICES, LLC FOR PHASE 3 OF WORK BASED LEARNING PROJECTS AT KARNS, FARRAGUT, HALLS, AND POWELL HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,343,500.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve agreement with Skilled Services, LLC for Phase 2 Work Based Learning Projects. R-24-1-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SKILLED SERVICES, LLC FOR PHASE 2 OF WORK BASED LEARNING PROJECTS AT AUSTIN-EAST, FULTON, GIBBS, SOUTH-DOYLE AND WEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,635,241.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve production contract with Music Theatre International for Gresham Middle School's 'Willy Wonka Kids'. R-24-1-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCTION CONTRACT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL FOR GRESHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PERFORMANCE OF RONALD DAHL’S “WILLY WONKA KIDS” AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $500.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve OMNIA Contract #RC2002-1001 with Trane U.S. Inc. for HVAC upgrades at multiple schools. R-24-1-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE USE OF OMNIA CONTRACT #RC2002-1001 WITH TRANE U.S. INC. FOR HVAC ADDITIONS, REPLACEMENTS AND/OR CONTROL UPGRADES AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, EAST KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOUNTAIN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LINCOLN PARK CENTER, SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL (YOUNG CAMPUS), AND SOUTH KNOXVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF UP TO $12,829,561.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Recognize Bella's Blessings for partnership with East Tennessee Children's Hospital R-23-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING BELLA'S BLESSINGS FOR PARTNERING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO ARE UNEXPECTEDLY ADMITTED FOR ANY TYPE OF ILLNESS. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve MOU with ABC, TCAT, and KCS for Skilled Trades Academy R-23-12-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS – GREATER TENNESSEE (ABC), TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY KNOXVILLE (TCAT), AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS (KCS) TO DEFINE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, ABC, TCAT, AND KCS AND THEIR SHARED USE OF THE SKILLED TRADES ACADEMY AND REGIONAL TRAINING (START) CENTER. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for oral disease prevention R-23-12-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $107,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $627,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-12-209 — 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 $121,751.42 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Title III Immigrant Grant R-23-12-208 — 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 $46,348.80 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Summer Literacy Training Stipend Grant R-23-12-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUMMER LITERACY TRAINING STIPEND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Special Education Preschool Grant R-23-12-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,256,814.96 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve license agreement for 2024 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show R-23-12-201 — 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 2024 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT A COST OF $8,112.00.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-11-208 — 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 $47,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contracts for Community Schools/Pre-K After School Programs. R-23-11-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND/OR PRE-K AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES AT NO COST TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contracts for Numeracy Intervention Programs. R-23-11-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC., EDMENTUM, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, ISTATION, AND MATHSPACE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF NUMERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve MOI with Library Speakers Consortium for BookBreak program. R-23-11-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LIBRARY SPEAKERS CONSORTIUM OPERATED BY PBC GURU TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOOKBREAK SCHOOL AUTHOR TALK PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $39,748.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve software support agreement with InStream, LLC for IEP documentation. R-23-11-203 — 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, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2024 AT A COST OF $9,950.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve MOA with Tennessee School for the Deaf for educational assistant. R-23-11-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOR PLACEMENT OF A 1:1 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT AT TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $39,700.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-10-214 — 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 AMOUNT OF $108,142.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve MOU with Health Dept for "In School Health Program" R-23-10-213 — 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 $541,360.00 FOR THE “IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM” FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 TN ALL Corps Grant R-23-10-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 TENNESSEE ACCELERATING LITERACY & LEARNING CORPS (TN ALL CORPS) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,520,400.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contracts for school leadership development R-23-10-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSIGHT EDUCATION GROUP, THE RENSSELAERVILLE INSTITUTE, AND RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve contracts for literacy intervention programs R-23-10-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY, CARNEGIE LEARNING, INC., EDMENTUM-MMED, LEXIA LEARNING SYSTEMS LLC, AND SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF LITERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-9-215 — 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 $217,106.59. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve MOU with Boys & Girls Club for 21st Century Learning Center Grant. R-23-9-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND RECEIPT OF UP TO $104,806.37 IN FUNDING FROM A 2023-2024 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 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Arts Commission for Beaumont Magnet Academy. R-23-9-213 — 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 $20,000.00 WITH REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR BEAUMONT MAGNET ACADEMY’S ART PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Accept surplus property at Fairview Technology Center. R-23-9-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING SURPLUS PROPERTY ISSUED BY RESOLUTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATED AT 11020 SOLWAY SCHOOL ROAD, PARCEL ID 089 062, AND KNOWN AS FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Support Staff Placement Agreement with ESS South Central, LLC. R-23-9-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPORT STAFF PLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AND MAY BE RENEWED ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR UP TO TWO (2) YEARS UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve increase to design contract for Hardin Valley Academy addition. R-23-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH COPE ARCHITECTURE UP TO $94,970.00 FOR RE-DESIGN OF THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY ADDITION PROJECT. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve increase to design contract for Mill Creek Elementary. R-23-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS UP TO $35,000.00 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve design contract for Farragut High School roof replacement. R-23-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH MBI COMPANIES, INC. FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $214,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve contract with Junior Achievement for career readiness. R-23-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR A COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve production contract for South-Doyle Middle School's play. R-23-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCTION CONTRACT WITH MUSIC THEATER INTERNATIONAL FOR SOUTH- DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PRODUCTION OF “DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.” AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $909.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve subscription for Kognity Learning Platform. R-23-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH KOGNITY USA, INC. FOR ONE (1) YEAR OF ACCESS TO THE KOGNITY LEARNING PLATFORM FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PERTAINING TO IB BIOLOGY, IB CHEMISTRY, AND IB PHYSICS COURSES AT A COST OF $1,800.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Sponsorship Agreement for exchange teacher at Maynard Elementary. R-23-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL TEACH EXCHANGE SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF AN EXCHANGE TEACHER AT MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH THE BRIDGEUSA PROGRAM AT A COST OF $1,700.00 FOR THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve Master Services Agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy. R-23-9-202 — 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, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Honor Knox County Schools for Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award R-23-8-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR RECEIVING THE 2023 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EMPLOYER SUPPORT FREEDOM AWARD, THE HIGHEST U.S. GOVERNMENT HONOR TO EMPLOYERS FOR SUPPORT OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE EMPLOYEES. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve MOU for Statewide School Resource Officer Program funding R-23-8-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS ALLOWING KCSO TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE’S STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING ONE FULL-TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) IN EACH K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Fund Balance Designation for KCS Elevate Program R-23-8-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000.00 FOR THE KCS ELEVATE PROGRAM. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designation for large equipment R-23-8-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CENTRAL CAFETERIA FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000.00 TO PURCHASE LARGE EQUIPMENT. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve grant agreement with Project Lead the Way, Inc. R-23-8-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT LEAD THE WAY, INC. FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING UP TO $14,000.00 FOR A TERM OF JUNE 30, 2023 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for student success grant R-23-8-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NEA) FOUNDATION FOR A TERM OF JULY 6, 2023 THROUGH JULY 6, 2024 AND RECEIPT OF A NEA STUDENT SUCCESS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,310.00 FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Authorize acceptance of Town of Farragut grants for schools R-23-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TOWN OF FARRAGUT GRANTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $108,000.00 FOR FARRAGUT PRIMARY, FARRAGUT INTERMEDIATE, FARRAGUT MIDDLE, AND FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOLS. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve increase to construction contract with Christman Company for Mill Creek Elementary R-23-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $120,000.00 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE REVISE SCOPE OF WORK AT MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve increase to design contract with Thomas Caldwell for Gibbs High School stadium project R-23-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH THOMAS CALDWELL, ARCHITECT, UP TO $30,000.00 FOR COST RELATED TO ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve construction contract with Skilled Services, LLC for ESSER 3.0 projects R-23-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SKILLED SERVICES, LLC FOR PHASE 1 OF THE ESSER 3.0 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION WORK-BASED LEARNING PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,372,500.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve Leader in Me Agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc. R-23-8-204 — 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 23, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2024 AT A COST OF $8,600.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve ACT's College and Career Readiness Information System terms for PreACT R-23-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT’S COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR STUDENTS IN 8TH, 9TH, OR 10TH GRADE DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $144,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve contract with Southern Regional Educational Board for professional development R-23-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL BOARD FOR THE PROVISION OF YEAR 3 TEACHING TO LEAD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KCS EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM DURING 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $25,960.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve music therapy evaluation service agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy LLC R-23-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MUSIC THERAPY EVALUATION SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY LLC FOR THE STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $15,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-7-209 — 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 $51,087.20. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve elementary school dental program agreement and Elgin Foundation grant R-23-7-208 — 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, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $6,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept TN Dept. of Education Carl D. Perkins CTE Grant R-23-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $928,168.71. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Preschool Development Grant from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Voluntary Pre-K Grant from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,231,076.40 WITH REQUIRED IN-KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,152,000.00. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Federal Title funds from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-204 — 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 2024 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 $18,902,121.50. Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve amended contract with Finalsite for content management system. R-23-6-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amended contract with Finalsite for the provision of a School Content Management System at an initial cost of $202,800.00 for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which may be extended on a yearly basis for as long as the system is in use by the County Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 10-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Jun 26, 2023
Approve fund balance designation to subsidize Title I funding. R-23-6-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a fund balance designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $1,653,000.00 to subsidize Title I Funding Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve subscription agreement for bus transportation safety training. R-23-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subscription Agreement with Vertical School Partners, L.P., for company-licensed access to the Infinit-I Workforce System bus transportation safety online training module for a one (1) year term at a cost of $8,962.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-6-205 — 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 $203,500.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program. R-23-6-204 — 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 $10,000.00 for the Knox County Schools Elevate Program Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept TN Dept. of Education ATSI grant. R-23-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2023 Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant in the amount of $825,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept TN Dept. of Education grants for summer learning camps and transportation. R-23-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2023 Summer Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $5,993,376.28 and a Summer Learning Transportation Grant in the amount of $1,087,033.93 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept IDEA funding for special education and preschool services. R-23-6-201 — 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 $14,674,486.00 (IDEA-Part B) and for preschool special education services in the amount of $448,043.00 (IDEA-Preschool) for Fiscal Year 2024 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-23-5-212 — 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 $149,298.07 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve addendum to contract with TRA School Software Solutions. R-23-5-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO STATEMENT OF WORK TO CONTRACT WITH TRA SCHOOL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS/TRA INC. AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $499,812.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for mentor stipends. R-23-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 FOR STIPENDS FOR MENTOR TEACHERS APPROVED IN A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve agreement with King Construction for Lincoln Park Center renovations. R-23-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR RENOVATIONS AT LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER ACADEMY AT A COST OF $4,478,590.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve design contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for Bearden High. R-23-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with IC System for student meal accounts. R-23-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH IC SYSTEM, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF COLLECTION SERVICES FOR UNPAID STUDENT MEAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2023 TO MAY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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