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John Schoonmaker’s votes on Schools

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye 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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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