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Randy Smith’s votes on Schools

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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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: 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
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve contract with College Board for advanced academics program R-20-12-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with College Board for the provision of an advanced academics program for the term of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023 with the option to extend for two additional years for a possible total of five (5) years was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-208 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with College Board for the provision of an advanced academics program for the term of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023 with the option to extend for two additional years for a possible total of five (5) years. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools R-20-12-207 — 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 $12,081.78 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-207 - 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 $12,081.78. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept Local Education Agency Reopening and Programmatic Supports Grant R-20-12-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Local Education Agency Reopening and Programmatic Supports Grant in the amount of $125,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to recommend approval on R-20-12-205 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Local Education Agency Reopening and Programmatic Supports Grant in the amount of $125,000.00. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve dramatic rights license for Disney's Frozen Junior R-20-12-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license to Disney's Frozen Junior for Holston Middle School's spring musical at an estimated cost of $1,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-203 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license to Disney's Frozen Junior for Holston Middle School's spring musical at an estimated cost of $1,000.00. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project R-20-12-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Online Subscription Agreement with The DBQ Project granting 51 elementary schools license to access DBQ's proprietary educational materials for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 which may be renewed in annual increments up to five (5) years at an annual cost not to exceed $8,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-202 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Online Subscription Agreement with The DBQ Project granting 51 elementary schools license to access DBQ's proprietary educational materials for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 which may be renewed in annual increments up to five (5) years at an annual cost not to exceed $8,000.00. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve agreement for peer review of storm shelter designs R-20-12-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood Inc. to provide code required peer review for the design of storm shelters in Adrian Burnett Elementary, Lonsdale Elementary and Northwest Sector Elementary Schools not to exceed a cost of $33,000.00 plus reimbursable expenses was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-201 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood Inc. to provide code required peer review for the design of storm shelters in Adrian Burnett Elementary, Lonsdale Elementary and Northwest Sector Elementary Schools not to exceed a cost of $33,000.00 plus reimbursable expenses. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Approve acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools R-20-11-203 — 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 $6,000.00 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for South-Doyle High School R-20-11-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the NEA Foundation for receipt of a COVID-19 Response Student Success Grant for South-Doyle High School in the amount of $5,000.00 to support AP Computer Science Principles and the Robotics course/club Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Request to add meat processing training to TCAT curriculum. R-20-10-902 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting state officials to add meat processing training to Tennessee College of Applied Technology curriculum Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools totaling $3,924.00. R-20-9-213 — 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 $3,924.00 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Teaching and Learning Specialist. R-20-9-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation with a term ending June 30, 2023 and receipt of grant funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 designated to the base salary of a Teaching and Learning Specialist position Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for PrincipalPreneur Program funding. R-20-9-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for the acceptance of Fiscal Year 2021 grant funding in the amount of $75,000.00 designated to the PrincipalPreneur Program Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve MOU between Health Dept and Board of Education for school nursing services. R-20-9-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Knox County Health Department and the Knox County Board of Education in an amount not to exceed $494,801.00 to provide school-based nursing services as part of the “In School Health Program” for the period beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve schematic design for new Northwest Sector Elementary School. R-20-9-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the schematic design for the new northwest sector elementary school by Lewis Group Architects, Inc. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve eminent domain action for Adrian Burnett Elementary School expansion. R-20-9-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an eminent domain action for acquisition of two (2) parcels of land adjacent to Adrian Burnett Elementary School (Parcel 039PB016 known as 4416 Felty Drive and a portion of Parcel 039PB01601 known as 4408 Felty Drive) for the purpose of expanding and improving the school at a cost of $40,000.00 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve FY20 School Nutrition Budget line-item transfer of $80,000. R-20-9-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2020 School Nutrition Budget line-item transfer of $80,000.00 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve statement of acceptance for West High School to offer IB Career-Related Programme. R-20-9-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Statement of Acceptance authorizing West High School to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme at an annual cost of $1,480.00 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve purchase of ExploreLearning, LLC license for interactive lab program. R-20-9-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the purchase of ExploreLearning, LLC license and terms and conditions of use for an interactive lab program to supplement the current curriculum and provide virtual science and math lab experiences for all students grades 6-12 at a cost of $38,999.06 Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve contract with Southern Regional Education Board for teacher prep program. R-20-9-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Southern Regional Education Board for the provision of a teacher preparation program for occupational teachers at a cost of $31,350.00 for the term September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 renewable annually up to five (5) years Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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