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Gina Oster’s votes on Schools · in 2023

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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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
May 22, 2023
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program. R-23-5-205 — 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 AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00 TO FUND THE ESTIMATED COST OF MEALS AT NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-4-207 — 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,145.47 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve fund balance designation for Mill Creek Elementary School project R-23-4-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $815,000.00 FOR THE MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract increase for Mill Creek Elementary School construction R-23-4-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,062.69 FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE REVISED SCOPE OF WORK AT MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve agreement for roof replacements at Pleasant Ridge and Ritta Elementary R-23-4-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENLEY ROOFING COMPANY FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT PLEASANT RIDGE AND RITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $1,521,500.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contracts for after school care program services R-23-4-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH KIDTIME, INC., KID’S PLACE, INC., KID’S PLACE AT SEQUOYAH, INC., SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, INC., AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Rocky Hill Elementary School outdoor classroom improvements R-23-4-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ROCKY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S REQUEST TO REMOVE EXISTING TREES, EXCAVATE, POUR A CONCRETE SLAB, INSTALL PAVERS, AND PLANT NEW TREES AT THE SCHOOL’S OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AT A COST OF $143,895.47 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Honor Halls High School Wrestling Program for state titles R-23-3-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PROGRAM FOR WINNING ITS FIRST TSSAA DIVISION 1 CLASS A STATE TITLE FOR BOTH THE DUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE TRADITIONAL TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Honor Class of 2023 Junior Commission Civics Education Program graduates R-23-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2023 JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM UPON THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Children's Services for custody prevention R-23-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,392.00 TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT THROUGH THE INNERCHANGE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-3-214 — 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 TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,270.92 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve MOU for Knox Education Foundation FY23 grants R-23-3-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FISCAL YEAR 2023 PRIORITY BASED GRANTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of School Bus Seat Restraint Grant R-23-3-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BUS SEAT RESTRAINT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of Title III Immigrant Grant R-23-3-211 — 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 MOUNT OF $28,887.57 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 3.0 R-23-3-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG) 3.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $671,205.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of NSLP Supply Chain Assistance Grant R-23-3-209 — 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 $1,597,669.01 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contracts for post-secondary preparedness programming R-23-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE, AVID CENTER, NS4ED, LLC, SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD (SREB), AND UWORLD, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF POST-SECONDARY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMMING FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Henley Roofing for Austin-East Magnet High School roof R-23-3-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENLEY ROOFING COMPANY FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $1,732,000.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Music for All, Inc. for West High School Band R-23-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSIC FOR ALL, INC. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND’S PARTICIPATION IN THE BANDS OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS ON OCTOBER 21, 2023 AT A COST OF $875.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for Halls High School Academic Banquet R-23-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDRY ON THE FAIRSITE FOR VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $9,480.75 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with KUB for irrigation at Bearden Middle School R-23-3-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY FACILITIES WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION ON BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ATHLETIC FIELD AT A COST OF $4,623.00 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-2-213 — 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 $152,725.74: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Product/Services Agreement with AVID for college/career readiness. R-23-2-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Product and Services Agreement with AVID for programming to support students with college and career readiness skill development and opportunities at a cost of $33,663.00: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Fund Balance Designation for Lonsdale Elementary playground. R-23-2-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $209,985.33 for installation of preschool and primary grades playground at Lonsdale Elementary School: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Fund Balance Designation for Adrian Burnett Elementary playground. R-23-2-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $217,532.36 for replacement of the playground at Adrian Burnett Elementary School: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Fund Balance Designation for textbooks and materials. R-23-2-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $7,500,000.00 for math textbooks and science and ELA materials: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Grant Agreement with Project Lead the Way, Inc. for Farragut High School. R-23-2-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Project Lead the Way, Inc. for grant funding in the amount of $10,000.00 for Farragut High School: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Innovate School Models Grant. R-23-2-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Innovate School Models Grant in the amount of $23,500,000.00: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Design Contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. R-23-2-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. for Innovative School Model projects in the amount of $1,522,200.00: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Production Contract for L&N STEM Academy's "Lucky Stiff". R-23-2-202 — 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 and materials for L&N STEM Academy’s production of “Lucky Stiff” at a cost of $1,630.00: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Sales Agreement for Gibbs High School band music. R-23-2-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sales Agreement with Jeff Chambers Music for Gibbs High School’s purchase of band music and materials at a cost of $1,700.00: Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Honor Knox County 4-H Seniors R-23-1-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Knox County 4-H Seniors Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds/donations for Knox County Schools R-23-1-220 — 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 $12,878.09 Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve grant and contract for Gibbs High School softball field fencing R-23-1-219 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Knox County Government Grant in the amount of $10,000.00, with required matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00, and contract with Tim’s Fencing for upgrade of Gibbs High School softball field fencing Schools
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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