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Justin Biggs’s votes on Schools · in 2021

85 recorded votes: 85 aye

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Dec 20, 2021
Repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 regarding non-partisan school board elections. R-21-12-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee to repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 which provided for non-partisan primary and general elections for members of the Knox County School Board Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-21-12-205 — 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 $113,395.77 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve FY 2021 Central Cafeteria Fund balance designation for School Nutrition Program. R-21-12-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2021 Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designation of close-out entries in the amount of $1,249,500.00 for the School Nutrition Program Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2022. R-21-12-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2022 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools R-21-11-209 — 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 $58,981.00. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Accept Safe Schools Grant award and matching funds R-21-11-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Safe Schools Grant award for 2021-2022 from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $1,306,422.31 with required matching funds in the amount of $474,950.00 that will be provided by in-kind services from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Knoxville Police Department. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve schematic design for new West High School Softball Facility R-21-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design for the new West High School Softball Facility by George Armour Ewart Architect. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve increase to construction contract for Gibbs High School stadium project R-21-11-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $100,000.00 to the construction contract with Path Construction Northeast, Inc. for the Gibbs High School stadium replacement project. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve increase to construction contract for Powell High School renovations R-21-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $85,200.07 to the construction contract with Merit Construction, Inc. for renovations and additions at Powell High School. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2021
Ordinance to establish Board of Education Districts for Knox County (Second Reading) O-21-10-102-SS — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Section 2-911 entitled "Districts" to establish the Board of Education Districts for the County of Knox. (Ord. No. O-01-11-101-SS adopted 11-19-01; Ord. No. O-01-12-104, adopted 1-28-02; and Ord. No. O-11-10-102, adopted 11-10-11): O-21-10-102-SS SECOND READING: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Oct 25, 2021
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools totaling $2,000 R-21-10-208 — 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 $2,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Accept ARP Homeless 2.0 Grant for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years R-21-10-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) HOMELESS 2.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $412,593.04 FOR THE 2021-2022 AND 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEARS: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Approve grant contract for CTE teacher pipeline support R-21-10-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,698.58 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF PROVIDING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR DISTRICT-LED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDER PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) TEACHER PIPELINE FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Accept ESSER Planning Grant for FY2022 R-21-10-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) PLANNING GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Accept ARP IDEA and ARP IDEA Preschool grants for FY2022 R-21-10-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT GRANT (ARP IDEA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,489,598.65 AND AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT FOR PRESCHOOL GRANT (ARP IDEA PRESCHOOL) IN THE AMOUNT OF $232,650.65 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Approve increase to Gibbs High School stadium replacement project design contract R-21-10-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $85,800.00 TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Approve agreement with Smee + Busby Architects for Carter High School roof design R-21-10-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SMEE + BUSBY ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR THE DESIGN OF A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 21, 2021
Ordinance amending Knox County Code Section 2-911 to establish Board of Education Districts on first reading O-21-10-102-SS — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, SECTION 2-911 ENTITLED "DISTRICTS" TO ESTABLISH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICTS FOR THE COUNTY OF KNOX. (ORD. NO. O-01-11-101-SS, ADOPTED 11-19-01; ORD. NO. O-01-12-104, ADOPTED 1-28-02; AND ORD. NO. O-11-10-102, ADOPTED 11-10-11) (FIRST READING) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve installation of championship signs for high school teams. R-21-9-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF CHAMPIONSHIP SIGNS FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS IN KNOX COUNTY WHO HAVE WON A TSSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE PAST YEAR Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-21-9-216 — 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 $61,314.83 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve garden grant with Whole Kids Foundation for Pond Gap Elementary. R-21-9-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GARDEN GRANT AGREEMENT WITH WHOLE KIDS FOUNDATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FOR AN EDIBLE EDUCATIONAL GARDEN PROJECT AT POND GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Accept TN Dept of Education grant for Inskip Elementary School. R-21-9-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS CARRYOVER AND 2021-2022 GRANT AWARD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $163,780.04 FOR INSKIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Accept TN Dept of Education grant for Christenberry and Pond Gap Elementary. R-21-9-213 — 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 2021-2022 GRANT AWARD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $463,211.94 FOR CHRISTENBERRY AND POND GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Accept TN Dept of Education grant for learning camps transportation. R-21-9-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LEARNING CAMPS TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,183,213.82 FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES RELATED TO SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Accept TN Dept of Education grant for emergency operating costs. R-21-9-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL PROGRAMS EMERGENCY OPERATIONAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,107,216.24 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY OPERATING COSTS INCURRED DURING THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve agreement with Path Construction Northeast, Inc. for Gibbs High School Stadium Project. R-21-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PATH CONSTRUCTION NORTHEAST, INC. FOR THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,206,000.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Honor Hardin Valley Academy for winning state cross country championship. R-21-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY FOR WINNING THE 2020-2021 TSSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN CROSS COUNTRY: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept $500 donation for Public Defender's youth programs. R-21-8-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve acceptance of donations for School Mania. R-21-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $23,003.36 AND VARIOUS SCHOOL PRODUCTS FROM NUMEROUS BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL MANIA: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve PreACT and PreACT 8/9 services agreement with ACT, Inc. R-21-8-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PREACT AND PREACT 8/9 SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ACT, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PREACT ASSESSMENTS TO 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $131,950.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept HVAC lab equipment donation from Trane Energy Services. R-21-8-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF HVAC LAB EQUIPMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $17,783.00 FROM TRANE ENERGY SERVICES TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HVAC COURSES AT FARRAGUT AND HALLS HIGH SCHOOLS: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding. R-21-8-209 — 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 $50,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR DATA TRACKING, ACCESS, AND ANALYSIS INCLUDING PARTIAL FUNDING SUPPORT FOR A DATA ANALYST POSITION WITHIN THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Elementary School Dental Program agreement, Elgin Children's Foundation grant. R-21-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ELGIN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $6,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education McKinney-Vento Subgrant for homeless students. R-21-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MCKINNEY-VENTO SUBGRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education ARP Homeless 1.0 grant for homeless students. R-21-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARP HOMELESS 1.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Accept TN Dept. of Education IDEA Partnership grant for students w/ disabilities. R-21-8-205 — 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 IMPLEMENTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 TO IMPROVE POST-SECONDARY OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING REAL-LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE AND INDEPENDENT-LIVING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve grant for Pre-Employment Transition Services School to Work. R-21-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,590.00 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 A TERM OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Leader in Me membership/coaching for East Knox Elementary. R-21-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN 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 JULY 15, 2021 THROUGH JULY 14, 2022 AT A COST OF $8,500.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve agreement with Wilson Language Training Corporation for professional learning. R-21-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WILSON LANGUAGE TRAINING CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF WILSON PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TRAINING EVENTS AND MATERIALS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $10,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Dedicate easements on Coward Mill Road for Northwest Elementary School. R-21-7-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, dedicating the Rights-of-Way, Slope Easements, Drainage Easements and Temporary Construction Easements on Coward Mill Road related to the construction of the Northwest Elementary School. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU between School Board and Police Dept for safe schools. R-21-7-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Knox County Board of Education and the Knoxville Police Department regarding roles and responsibilities for maintaining safe schools. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with Certica Solutions for benchmark assessment program. R-21-7-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Certica Solutions, Inc. through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement from the City of Kingsport for a customized benchmark assessment program for the term of July 1, 2021 through September 15, 2025 at a cost of $675,745.00. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve agreement for construction of new northwest sector elementary school. R-21-7-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with The Christman Company for the construction of a new northwest sector elementary school at a cost of $24,220,250.00 using Capital Plan funds. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept Battelle Education STEM Classroom Grant for Bearden Middle School. R-21-7-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Battelle Education TSIN/STEMx STEM Classroom Grant sponsored by TVA and BVI in the amount of $5,000.00 for Bearden Middle School designated to the purchase of a VEX Robotics IQ Classroom Bundle as outlined in the grant proposal. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with Health Dept for school-based nursing services. R-21-7-208 — 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 $525,051.00 to provide school-based nursing services as part of the “In-School Health Program” for the period beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with Boys & Girls Clubs for 21st CCLC Grant funding. R-21-7-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memoranda of Understanding with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for receipt of up to $600,000.00 in funding from a 2021-2022 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant to be used for timecard processing, flagging students in the Aspen system, and salaries, taxes, and wages of part-time tutors at Carter, Dogwood, Lonsdale, Norwood, South Knoxville, West Haven and West Hills Elementary Schools. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept State Turnaround Action Grant for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. R-21-7-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Turnaround Action Grant in the amount of $115,267.50 for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy designated to implementation of evidence-based strategies and interventions focused on proven levers of change to facilitate rapid school turnaround. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with TN Dept. of Education for Coordinated School Health. R-21-7-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Department of Education for the acceptance of funding in the amount of $185,000.00 with required matching funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for the Coordinated School Health Initiative for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant of $415,000. R-21-7-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the total amount of $415,000.00 ($83,000.00 per year for five (5) years) designated to participation in the Tennessee Department of Education’s Literacy Implementation Network as part of the State’s Reading 360 initiative. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept State Remote Learning Technology Grant of $2,776,733.50. R-21-7-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Remote Learning Technology Grant in the amount of $2,776,733.50 designated to technology purchases dated between March 1, 2020 and September 15, 2020. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve license agreement for West High School's use of turf fields. R-21-7-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville RecSports Department for West High School’s use of two (2) of the artificial turf fields at Sutherland Field Complex for the term of July 2021 through June 2024 at a cost of $25.00 per hour per field. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-21-6-209 — 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 $35,714.00. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant. R-21-6-208 — 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 2022 in the amount of $939,278.15. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Voluntary Pre-K Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-21-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K Grant for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $2,087,532.20 with required in-kind matching funds in the amount of $686,000.00. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-21-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,057,734.56. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve AVID Programming Agreement for multiple Knox County Schools. R-21-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an AVID Products and Services Agreement for the provision of AVID programming at Austin-East Magnet High School, Bearden Middle School, Career Magnet Academy, Karns High School, Karns Middle School, Northwest Middle School and Whittle Springs Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year at a cost of $28,693.00. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve fee proposal from Lewis Group Architects for Halls High School R-21-4-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FEE PROPOSAL FROM LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HALLS HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $78,500.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve agreement with Rouse Construction for Farragut High School Softball Facility R-21-4-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL FACILITY AT A COST OF $1,305,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve 2nd amendment to Contract 20-314 with Rouse Construction for Lonsdale Elementary R-21-4-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE 2ND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SET THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT $19,950,000.00 AND ESTABLISH THE DATES OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR BOTH PROJECT PHASES AS DEFINED IN CONTRACT: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Accept TN Dept of Education grant for A.L. Lotts Elementary serving line R-21-4-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 TO PURCHASE A SERVING LINE FOR A.L. LOTTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve MOU with East TN Children's Hospital for EEDS™ R-21-4-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM (EEDS™) FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION MODULES FOR SCHOOL NURSES FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 12, 2021, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED, AT A COST OF $1,490.00 PER MODULE: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Merit Construction, Inc. agreement for Adrian Burnett Elementary School. R-21-3-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $19,945,000.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve agreement with ABG Caulking for Karns Middle School roof upgrades. R-21-3-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ABG CAULKING AND WATERPROOFING OF MORRISTOWN FOR ROOF UPGRADES TO KARNS MIDDLE SCHOOL AT A COST OF $962,782.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Carnegie Learning contract for curriculum support. R-21-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARNEGIE LEARNING FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-21-3-208 — 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 $28,288.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept State Dept. of Education ESSER 2.0 Grant. R-21-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) 2.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,810,033.57 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept State Dept. of Education Connectivity Grant for internet access. R-21-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONNECTIVITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,509.00 DESIGNATED TO EXTENDING INTERNET CONNECTIVITY TO STUDENTS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve purchase of student Chromebooks R-21-2-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE OF STUDENT CHROMEBOOKS TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022 AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $4,200,000.00 USING ESSER 2.0 FUNDS: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve agreement with Amazon Services LLC for Amazon Business Accounts R-21-2-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMAZON SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AMAZON BUSINESS ACCOUNTS FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AND OTHER KNOX COUNTY ENTITIES: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve playground structure purchase for Farragut Primary School R-21-2-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL'S REQUEST TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL THREE (3) PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $95,703.80 USING INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS, PROCEEDS FROM COUPON BOOK SALES, AND DONATIONS FROM THE FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools R-21-2-211 — 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 $8,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding R-21-2-210 — 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 $154,365.00 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendment to PACT agreement for LED lighting upgrade R-21-2-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PACT AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. FOR PHASE III-C OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A COMPLETE LED LIGHTING UPGRADE FOR ALL KNOX COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES FOR A TOTAL COST OF $26,123,600.00 SELF-FUNDED THROUGH UTILITY SAVINGS GENERATED BY THE PROJECT AND GUARANTEED BY TRANE U.S. INC.: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve amendment to contract for Lonsdale Elementary School construction R-21-2-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ALLOW THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE DETERMINED AT FULL COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY WILL ISSUE A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO BEGIN MOBILIZATION AND SITE WORK MARCH 1, 2021 AT A COST OF $3,270,500.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with Edulog for parent portal application R-21-2-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDULOG FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARENT PORTAL APPLICATION TO TRACK SCHOOL BUS ACTIVITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $85,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve proposal for document scanning and storage services for HR department R-21-2-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION TENNESSEE THROUGH A CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DOCUMENT SCANNING AND SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH AN INITIAL COST OF $226,553.55 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY (TVA RELOCATION COSTS) AND AN ESTIMATED COST PER SUBSEQUENT YEAR OF $70,250.00 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contracts for curriculum implementation support R-21-2-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, ENGAGE2LEARN, GREAT MINDS PBC, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, TNTP AND WESTED FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve online subscription agreements with The DBQ Project for educational materials R-21-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 FOR 51 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 FOR 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND 18 HIGH SCHOOLS, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS, GRANTING LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AT AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $14,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve form contract with Knoxville Music Therapy for music therapy services R-21-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FORM CONTRACT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY AUTHORIZING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS TO USE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $10,000.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for SIFE training R-21-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SESSION REGARDING STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE) FOR DISTANT LEARNING ON APRIL 5, 2021 AT A COST OF $1,429.00: Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools R-21-1-206 — 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 $41,103.30 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept STEM Start-Up Grants for two middle schools R-21-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School STEM Start-Up Grants for Bearden Middle School in the amount of $9,517.99 and for Gresham Middle School in the amount of $10,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept CTE Career Exploration Grants for two middle schools R-21-1-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education Middle School CTE Career Exploration Grants for South-Doyle Middle School in the amount of $9,960.19 and for Vine Middle Magnet School in the amount of $9,326.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve contract to audit Knox County Schools internal funds R-21-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract to Audit Accounts with Pugh and Company, PC for an audit of Knox County Schools Internal School Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 at a cost of $117,134.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve ACT State Testing Program agreement R-21-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2021 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student was before the Board of Commissioners. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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