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John Schoonmaker’s votes on Schools · in 2022

81 recorded votes: 81 aye

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Dec 19, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-22-12-214 — 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 $106,393.19 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Accept TN Dept of Education grants for middle school STEM/CTE programs R-22-12-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School Start-Up and Expansion Grants for the development of STEM and CTE Career Exploration programs in the total amount of $120,000.00 for Bearden, Carter, Farragut, Gresham, Halls, Karns, Powell, and South-Doyle Middle Schools Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Accept TN Dept of Education IDEA Partnership Grant R-22-12-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the 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
Dec 19, 2022
Accept TN Dept of Education Turnaround Action Grant for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy R-22-12-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Tennessee Department of Education Turnaround Action Grant in the amount of $274,903.45 for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve settlement with Rouse Construction for Lonsdale Elementary School R-22-12-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to approve settlement of $500,000.00 with Rouse Construction for additional expenses related to Lonsdale Elementary School with a total project budget of $23,800,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve contracts for Comprehensive Foundational Reading Systems Support R-22-12-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Carnegie Learning, ENGAGE2LEARN, Instruction Partners, and TNTP, Inc. for the provision of Comprehensive Foundational Reading Systems Support for the term of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve $42K increase to design contract for northwest sector elementary school R-22-12-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $42,000.00 to the design contract with Lewis Group Architects for the new northwest sector elementary school project for additional civil engineering work Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve production contract with Music Theatre International for Moana Junior R-22-12-202 — 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 Holston Middle School's production of "Disney's Moana Junior" at a cost up to $1,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve educational services proposal with Swann Educational Solutions for charter school applications R-22-12-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Proposal for Educational Services with Swann Educational Solutions for the provision of services related to charter school applications received in 2023 at a cost up to $9,500.00 plus travel expenses Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-22-11-211 — 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 $135,753.31 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve revised MOUs with Boys & Girls Clubs for grant funding R-22-11-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING REVISED MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN SUPPORT OF ITS TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT FUNDING FOR MULTIPLE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS UP TO $319,224.87 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Resilient School Communities Grant R-22-11-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESILIENT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $163,062.41 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Best for All District Grant R-22-11-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BEST FOR ALL DISTRICT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $339,357.82 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Literacy Training Teacher Stipend Grant R-22-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LITERACY TRAINING TEACHER STIPEND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Safe Schools Grant ($1.6M) R-22-11-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SAFE SCHOOLS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,621,363.61 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH OF $483,330.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve design contract for roof replacements at two elementary schools R-22-11-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH DESIGN INNOVATION ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT PLEASANT RIDGE AND RITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $117,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve production contract with Music Theatre International for school play R-22-11-202 — 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 SOUTH-DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL'S PRODUCTION OF "DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR." AT A COST OF $815.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Approve updated Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy R-22-10-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an updated Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-22-10-204 — 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 $62,100.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Approve rental agreement for L&N STEM Academy prom venue R-22-10-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Rental Agreement with The Standard for venue of L&N STEM Academy's prom on April 22, 2023 at a cost of $2,350.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Approve design contract for Austin-East High School roof replacement R-22-10-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, Inc. for a roof replacement at Austin-East Magnet High School in the amount of $197,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Approve contract with Education Logistics for school bus tracking app R-22-10-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Education Logistics, Inc. for a School Bus Tracking Application for the term of November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, at an annual cost of $68,820.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Honor South-Doyle High School 4x100 relay team with signage. R-22-9-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE 2022 4A GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 4X100 RELAY TEAM OF LARIAH COZART, AMANI MARTIN, KA'SHAUNA DYER, AND ABBY SHARPE FROM SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CONGRATULATORY SIGNAGE ON BOTH COATNEY ROAD AND TIPTON STATION ROAD - R-22-9-105: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept monetary donations and school products for School Mania. R-22-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $25,950.00 AND DONATIONS OF VARIOUS SCHOOL PRODUCTS FROM NUMEROUS BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL MANIA - R-22-9-902: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for school-based oral disease prevention. R-22-9-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $520,000.00 ($260,000.00 PER YEAR) WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-9-603: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept funds from Kansas University Medical Center Research Institute for FIMR program. R-22-9-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.00 FOR COMPLETION OF THE 2019-2022 CITY MATCH INSTITUTE FOR EQUITY IN BIRTH OUTCOMES EVALUATION UNDER THE FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PROGRAM - R-22-9-602: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve amendment to contract with Instructure, Inc. for assessment program. R-22-9-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-383 WITH INSTRUCTURE, INC. (F/K/A CERTICA SOLUTIONS, INC.) FOR A CUSTOMIZED BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MASTERY CONNECT) FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 AT A COST OF $931,250.00 USING ESSER 3.0 GRANT FUNDS - R-22-9-213: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve amendments to student transportation contracts adding fuel surcharge. R-22-9-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND RPM TRANSIT, INC. FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENTS ADD A PER MILE FUEL SURCHARGE THAT WILL ADJUST THE PRICE OF GASOLINE - R-22-9-212: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools totaling $25,321.00. R-22-9-211 — 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 $25,321.00 - R-22-9-211: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding. R-22-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,396.36 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM - R-22-9-209: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with Health Dept. for school-based nursing services. R-22-9-208 — 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 $519,711.00 TO PROVIDE SCHOOL-BASED NURSING SERVICES AS PART OF THE "IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM" FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 - R-22-9-208: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for Pre-Employment Transition Services. R-22-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,196.50 ($184,098.25 PER YEAR) 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, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-9-207: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for schools. R-22-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER CARRYOVER AND 2022-2023 GRANT AWARD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $443,926.64 FOR CHRISTENBERRY AND POND GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-22-9-206: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve agreement with The Lewis Group Architects, Inc. for Sterchi Elementary School addition/renovations. R-22-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC., P.C. IN THE AMOUNT $1,180,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-22-9-205: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve agreement with Cope Associates, Inc. for Hardin Valley Academy addition design. R-22-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COPE ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $732,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF AN ADDITION TO HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY - R-22-9-204: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-22-8-216 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $2,400.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve dental program agreement and grant with Elgin Children's Foundation. R-22-8-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Elementary School Dental Program Agreement with Elgin Children's Foundation for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and an Elgin Children's Foundation Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Arts Commission grant for Holston Middle School art prog. R-22-8-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Arts Commission for an Arts Pathways for Youth Success Grant in the amount of $7,100.00 for Holston Middle School's Art Program for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Arts Commission Arts360 Grant for Beaumont Magnet Academy. R-22-8-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Arts Commission for an Arts360 Grant in the amount of $25,000.00 with required matching funds of $12,500.00 for Beaumont Magnet Academy's Art Program for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOUs with Boys & Girls Clubs for TN Dept. of Ed. grants. R-22-8-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memoranda of Understanding with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee in support of their Tennessee Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant applications and grant funding for multiple Knox County Schools extended learning programs in the total amount of $300,266.00 for salaries, payroll processing, and administrative expenses. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of Summer Learning Transportation Grant. R-22-8-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Tennessee Department of Education Summer Learning Transportation Grant in the total amount of $1,128,874.76. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Dept. of Education VPK Grant for 2022-2023. R-22-8-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant for the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of $2,242,690.40 with required in-kind and matching funds of $1,152,026.60. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve purchase of land for new Farragut area elementary school. R-22-8-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Real Property Purchase Agreement with Timothy C. Scott and Todd M. Scott for approximately 32 acres of land at a cost of $100,000.00 per acre for the future site of a new Farragut area elementary school. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve FY23 fund balance designation for Austin-East HS baseball field. R-22-8-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2023 Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $178,000.00 for the Austin-East Magnet High School baseball field project. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to northwest sector elementary school construction contract. R-22-8-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $813,833.00 to the amount of the construction contract with The Christman Company for the new northwest sector elementary school. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to Powell High School renovations contract. R-22-8-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $14,675.00 to the amount of the contract with Merit Construction, Inc. for renovations and additions at Powell High School. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to Adrian Burnett Elementary School design contract. R-22-8-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $14,980.00 to the amount of the contract with Johnson Architecture, Inc. for the design of the Adrian Burnett Elementary School project. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve utility easement for West High School softball field. R-22-8-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for utility work related to the West High School softball field. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for Safe Baby Court. R-22-6-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $500,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court to continue to provide an evidence-based Safe Baby Court in Knox County for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024. (No local match required) Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-22-6-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $55,160.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of STEM School Designation Grants. R-22-6-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education STEM School Designation Grants in the total amount of $60,000.00 for Green Magnet Academy and South-Doyle High School Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant. R-22-6-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $928,168.71 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of IDEA funding for Special Education Services. R-22-6-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding from the Tennessee Department of Education for Special Education Services in the amount of $13,901,835.00 (IDEA-Part B) and for Preschool Special Education Services in the amount of $422,489.00 (IDEA-Preschool) for Fiscal Year 2023 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve agreement for Career and Technical Education project design. R-22-6-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with MBI Companies, Inc. for the design of Career and Technical Education projects in multiple KCS High Schools in an amount not to exceed $410,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve PBIS Rewards Service agreement for West High School. R-22-6-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Motivating Systems, LLC dba PBIS Rewards for the provision of PBIS Rewards Service to West High School at a cost of $3,775.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Institutional Participation Agreement for West High School IB database services. R-22-6-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Institutional Participation Agreement with Ithaka and JSTOR for database services to be used by the West High School IB Programme for academic research at a cost of $1,561.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Leader in Me Agreement for East Knox County Elementary. R-22-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Leader in Me Agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc. for a Leader in Me membership and coaching subscription for East Knox County Elementary School for the term of August 23, 2022 through August 22, 2023 at a cost of $13,670.08 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Master Services Agreement for music therapy services. R-22-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement for music therapy services with Knoxville Music Therapy for students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for the term of June 15, 2022, through June 14, 2023 at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Prepaid Expense Card Agreement for school security uniforms. R-22-6-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Prepaid Expense Card Agreement with Commerce Bank for the provision of pre-funded purchasing cards for school security officers to purchase required uniforms at an annual cost up to $2,670.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with UT for Shakespeare in Shades program. R-22-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOR THE 2022 SHAKESPEARE IN SHADES PROGRAM AT VINE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,179.96 DESIGNATED FOR TEACHER STIPENDS AND STUDENT BUS TRANSPORTATION - R-22-5-213: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve fund balance designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-22-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,404,300.00 - R-22-5-210: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve design agreement with Sparkman & Associates for Lincoln Park Center. R-22-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH SPARKMAN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR RENOVATIONS TO LINCOLN PARK CENTER AT A COST OF $400,000.00 - R-22-5-209: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve design build agreement for Green Magnet Academy play space. R-22-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT AMONG GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION, LLC, KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION, AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM THE EXISTING PLAY SPACE AT GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY NOT TO EXCEED A COST OF $650,000.00 – R-22-5-208: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve service agreement with Steve Spangler, Inc. for keynote speaker. R-22-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STEVE SPANGLER, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT DISTRICT LEARNING DAY ON AUGUST 2, 2022 AT A COST OF $12,500.00 - R-22-5-205: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve client contract with Sunsphere Events for secondary science training. R-22-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CLIENT CONTRACT WITH SUNSPHERE EVENTS BY VENUE WORKS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SECONDARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIRS’ LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON JULY 25, 2022 AT A COST OF $1,200.00 - R-22-5-204: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve event agreement with Zoo Knoxville for elementary science meeting. R-22-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EVENT AGREEMENT WITH ZOO KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIRS’ MEETING ON JULY 13, 2022 AT A COST OF $1,450.00 - R-22-5-203: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for Knox County Schools Nutrition Department meal delivery. R-22-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES, SITE TRAINING, AND PROGRAM MONITORING FOR THE SEAMLESS SUMMER OPTION (SSO) SPONSORED SITES - R-22-5-201: Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy. R-22-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Knox County/Knox County Schools Grant Policy Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $50,033.82 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept School Bus Seat Restraint Grant. R-22-4-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a School Bus Seat Restraint Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used for contractor reimbursements Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept ATSI Grant for three schools. R-22-4-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $225,000.00 ($75,000.00 per school) for Maynard Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Vine Middle Magnet School Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept TN ALL Corps Grant and matching ESSER 3.0 funds. R-22-4-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Accelerating Literacy and Learning (TN ALL) Corps Grant from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $1,291,500.00 with required three (3) year matching ESSER 3.0 funds in the amount of $4,428,000.00 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. for softball complex. R-22-4-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Joseph Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,081,611.00 for the West High School Softball Complex Project Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Honor Powell High School Football Team for State Championship win. R-22-3-102 — HONORARY RESOLUTIONS: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-3-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $66,731.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Fund Balance Designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-22-3-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $440,000.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve agreement with Henley Roofing for Carter High School roof replacement. R-22-3-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in the amount of $1,309,800.00 for the Carter High School roof replacement project. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Student Success Grants. R-22-3-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for Fiscal Year 2022 Student Success Grants up to $225,000.00 to include grants for each school, a $10,000.00 award to the Knox County Schools Teacher Supply Depot, and a $5,000.00 award to the Knox County Schools Clothing Center. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve production contract for L & N STEM Academy's "Guys & Dolls". R-22-3-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a production contract with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license for L & N STEM Academy’s production of “Guys & Dolls” at an estimated cost of $1,025.00. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Utility Easements for three elementary schools and Gibbs High School. R-22-3-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Utility Easements with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at the new Adrian Burnett Elementary School, the new Lonsdale Elementary School, and Gibbs High School. Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-22-1-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $65,590.11 Schools
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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