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Shane Jackson’s votes on Schools · in 2025

98 recorded votes: 86 aye · 12 absent

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Dec 15, 2025
Honor Spencer Long, Halls High School Principal, as 2025 TN Principal of the Year R-25-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SPENCER LONG, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL AT HALLS HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED THE 2025 TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-12-205 — 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 $45,900.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept of Education grant for Northwest Middle School R-25-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TURNAROUND PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 DESIGNATED FOR USE AT NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve design contract with Smee + Busby Architects for West High School Vestibule Project R-25-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SMEE + BUSBY ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL VESTIBULE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve Institutional Participation Agreement with JSTOR for L&N STEM Academy R-25-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH JSTOR FOR L&N STEM ACADEMY'S LICENSED ACCESS TO JSTOR'S SECONDARY SCHOOL DIGITAL LIBRARY COLLECTION AND RESEARCH PLATFORM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $1,561.00 FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Approve consulting and license agreement for Project SEARCH® program R-25-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT SEARCH® PROGRAM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $350.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Honor Hardin Valley Academy Boys Golf Team for state championship. R-25-11-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Hardin Valley Academy Boys Golf Team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I-AA State Championship Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education school security grant. R-25-11-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2026 Public School Security Grant in the Amount of $1,184,319.69 Plus Fiscal Year 2025 Carryover in the Amount of $679,162.53 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve contract increase for Skilled Services for work-based learning projects. R-25-11-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase to the construction contract with Skilled Services, LLC in the amount of $67,992.95 for Phase 3 of Work-Based Learning Projects at Halls and Powell High Schools Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Touring Contract with Barter Theatre for elementary school performance. R-25-11-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Touring Contract with Barter Theatre for a performance of “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” at Belle Morris Elementary School at a cost of $3,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Master Service Agreement with SpeakWorks for GoReact software for staff training. R-25-11-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Service Agreement and Terms with SpeakWorks, Inc. dba GoReact for subscription to GoReact software and services for staff training and support at Austin-East Magnet High, Northwest Middle, Vice Middle Magnet, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet, Lonsdale Elementary and Maynard Elementary Schools at a cost of $21,200.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Agreement with Music & Miracles for music therapy services for IEP students. R-25-11-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Music & Miracles, LLC for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the 2025-2026 school year Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Master Agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy for IEP music therapy services. R-25-11-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Agreement Contract with Knoxville Music Therapy LLC for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the term of October 15, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve agreement with In Harmony Music for music therapy services for IEP students. R-25-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with In Harmony Music of Middle Tennessee for the provision of music therapy to students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the 2025-2026 school year Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Terms of Use with Riverside Assessments for cognitive test screening and training. R-25-11-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Terms of Use with Riverside Assessments, LLC dba Riverside Insights for Cognitive Abilities Test Screening and Training at a cost of $9,665.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-10-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $74,760.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve fund balance designations for school technology, roof, bus pay, and construction. R-25-10-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Fund Balance Designations (General Purpose School Fund) totaling $7,628,183.00 for student/staff technology devices and interactive panels, KAEC roof replacement, bus contractor pay, and work-based learning construction. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-9-211 — 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 $228,014.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve MOU for 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. R-25-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND RECEIPT OF UP TO $106,317.87 IN FUNDING FROM A 2025-2026 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENER GRANT FOR EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AT DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY, NORWOOD ELEMENTARY, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 IDEA Partnership Grant. R-25-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PARTNERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 Special Education Preschool Grant. R-25-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $899,072.55 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve TN Dept. of Education FY2026 VPK Grant. R-25-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,173,178.03 WITH REQUIRED IN- KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,500,145.45 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve central cafeteria fund balance designation. R-25-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CENTRAL CAFETERIA FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,318,100.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve contacts for after-school care program services. R-25-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, KIDS PLACE, INC., KIDS PLACE AT SEQUOYAH, INC., KIDTIME, INC., SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, INC, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve master services agreement for PBIS rewards system at West High School. R-25-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAVIGATE360, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A PBIS REWARDS SYSTEM AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026 AT A COST OF $4,623.75 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve ApplicationXtender software support agreement for IEP documentation. R-25-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2026 AT A COST OF $12,615.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve letter of engagement for internal school funds review. R-25-9-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, P.C. FOR A BEST PRACTICES REVIEW OF INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve license agreement for 2026 school nutrition food show. R-25-9-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER, LLC FOR USE OF EXHIBIT HALL SPACE FOR THE 2026 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $8,094.50 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-8-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $111,615.86. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve grant contract with TDOT for Powell High School Aviation Education Grant. R-25-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECEIPT OF AN AERONAUTICS DIVISION 2025 AVIATION EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant. R-25-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve MOU between Health Dept. and Board of Education for In School Health Program. R-25-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $648,195.89 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve contracts for evidence-based instruction strategies consulting. R-25-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC, MARZANO RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), PIVOT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERS, AND TNTP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION STRATEGIES CONSULTING FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve construction contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School. R-25-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JENKINS & STILES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,122,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for Lonsdale Elementary workshop. R-25-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve K12 Terms of Service with Scoir, Inc. for college and career planning system. R-25-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 TERMS OF SERVICE WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY PURSUITS AT A COST OF $23,728.96. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Honor West High School football team for winning back-to-back state titles R-25-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK STATE TITLES BY WINNING THE TSSAA CLASS 5A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BOTH 2022 AND 2023 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Honor Gibbs High School Softball Team for winning state championship R-25-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-7-219 — 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 $59,352.55 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve donation agreement with Big History Project, LLC R-25-7-218 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH BIG HISTORY PROJECT, LLC FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT TO INCLUDE FIVE (5) VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS AND TWO (2) COHORT-SPECIFIC MEETINGS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve school dental program agreement and grant R-25-7-217 — 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, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $8,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve contracts for student transportation services R-25-7-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, COLLABORATIVE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION LLC, FIRST STUDENT, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC, RPM TRANSIT, INC. AND SCU BUS LINES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Sterchi Elementary R-25-7-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,587,000.00 FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve Turnitin, LLC agreement for plagiarism checks R-25-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER REGISTRATION AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT, AND SERVICE TERMS WITH TURNITIN, LLC FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO A SUITE OF PROPRIETARY SOLUTIONS TO RUN PLAGIARISM CHECKS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $6,327.86 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve terms of service/license agreement for student instruction products R-25-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCT TERMS OF SERVICE AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LIMINEX, INC. DBA GOGUARDIAN AND PEAR DECK LEARNING FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO STUDENT INSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $9,264.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for professional development R-25-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve agreements with Biltmore for Gibbs Middle School field trip R-25-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BILTMORE FOR GIBBS MIDDE SCHOOL’S 6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO BILTMORE ESTATE ON OCTOBER 16, 2025 AT A COST OF $8,645.19 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve MOU with Ford Next Generation Learning for high school pathways R-25-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING FOR PHASE 5, YEAR 2 OF THE FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING ROADMAP TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOLS WITH DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREE CREDENTIALS AT A COST OF $66,420.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve ACT test terms and conditions with ACT Education Corporation R-25-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $17.50 PER STUDENT Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve professional services agreement with Teach for America for tutoring program R-25-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA FOR THE IGNITE TUTORING PROGRAM AT BONNY KATE, DOGWOOD, MOORELAND HEIGHTS, MOUNT OLIVE, NEW HOPEWELL, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $12,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve subscription agreement renewal for bus transportation safety training R-25-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH VERTICAL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. FOR COMPANY-LICENSED ACCESS TO THE INFINIT-I WORKFORCE SYSTEM BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING MODULE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 29, 2025 THROUGH JULY 28, 2026 AT A COST OF $8,962.50 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-6-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $181,211.61. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant. R-25-6-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent * Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 23, 2025
Approve amended MOU with Simon Youth Foundation for Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy. R-25-6-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. REGARDING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE DR. PAUL L. KELLEY VOLUNTEER ACADEMY AND RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY25 ATSI 24 Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT (ATSI) 24 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY26 Carl D. Perkins Career & Tech Ed Grant. R-25-6-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $978,536.14. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY25 Summer Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2025 SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,670,598.81. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY26 IDEA Part B and Preschool funds from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PART B IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,394,458.00 AND IDEA PRESCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,571.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve acceptance of FY26 federal Title funds from TN Dept. of Education. R-25-6-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II- A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,857,717.40. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for social studies materials. R-25-6-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR A LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIALS AT A COST OF $71,231.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve contract with Lewis Group Architects for K-8 school design. R-25-6-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEW K-8TH GRADE SCHOOL FOR THE MECHANICSVILLE, LONSDALE AND BEAUMONT AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,256,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Terms/Conditions/Privacy Policy with Kiddom Inc. for 6-8th grade science curriculum. R-25-6-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY WITH KIDDOM INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF KIDDOM 6-8TH GRADE SCIENCE CURRICULUM AT A COST OF $3,400,000.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025 Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant. R-25-6-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL. Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Shane Jackson’s vote: Absent Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with Greenheck Fan Corp for student engineering/manufacturing enterprise. R-25-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION FOR THE CREATION OF A STUDENT-RUN SITE-BASED ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE AT CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING UP TO $2,000,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-5-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $88,986.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for postsecondary data system development. R-25-5-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY DATA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS 865 ACADEMIES Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education Preschool Access for All grant. R-25-5-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESCHOOL ACCESS FOR ALL LEARNING NETWORK COHORT 6.0 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve amendment to MOU with United Way for tutoring services and grant funding. R-25-5-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, INC. REGARDING TUTORING SERVICES AND RECEIPT OF FUNDING FOR SUMMER TUTORING SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES UP TO $114,892.64 FROM TN ALL CORPS/ESSER GRANT FUNDS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 5.0. R-25-5-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG)) 5.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,394,649.69 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve construction contract with Porter Roofing Contractors for Gibbs High School roof replacement. R-25-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PORTER ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,874,357.00 FOR A PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT AT GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve consulting and license agreement with Children's Hospital Medical Center for Project SEARCH. R-25-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE ADDITION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SITE AT A COST OF $350.00 ANNUALLY FOR LICENSE RENEWAL FEES Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve contracts for student telehealth services with Harmony Family Center and Helen Ross McNabb Center. R-25-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH HARMONY FAMILY CENTER AND HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TELEHEALTH SERVICES UP TO $70,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program and fund balance designation. R-25-5-201 — 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 PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $130,000.00 AND APPROVING A GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 TO FUND THE MOU Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Honor West Valley Middle School Girls' Basketball Team R-25-4-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West Valley Middle School Girls' Basketball Team for winning the AAA State Championship Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools R-25-4-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $25,860.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant agreement for Project SEARCH R-25-4-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Lawson Family Foundation for the term of February 11, 2025 through February 10, 2026 and receipt of grant funding in the amount of $30,000.00 for Knox County Schools' Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve fund balance for Rocky Hill Elementary portable replacement R-25-4-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $625,000.00 for replacement of a portable at Rocky Hill Elementary School Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve program agreement for Vine Middle Magnet School PD R-25-4-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Program Agreement with Array Education, Inc. and its Teach Like a Champion program for the provision of Professional Development Services to Vine Middle Magnet School at a cost of $33,520.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve playground replacements at three elementary schools R-25-4-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the replacement of the existing playgrounds at Bonny Kate, Christenberry, and Copper Ridge Elementary Schools at a total cost of $859,942.97 using up to $809,946.87 of donated funds from Knox Education Foundation and $49,995.60 of Knox County Schools General Purpose funds Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve construction addition to Farragut HS Football Fieldhouse R-25-4-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amplifications, Terms and Conditions with Buckhead Construction Company for construction of an addition to the Farragut High School Football Fieldhouse at a cost of $261,383.00 using donated funds from the Farragut High School Football Booster Club Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve Owner/Contractor Agreement for Farragut elementary school R-25-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Owner/Contractor Agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. for construction of the new Farragut-area elementary school in the amount of $43,777,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Title III Immigrant Grant in the amount of $47,977.54 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-2-0
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Title III Immigrant Grant in the amount of $47,977.54 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Honor the Vine Middle School Boys' Basketball Team for winning AA State Championship R-25-3-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE VINE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-3-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $80,196.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve grant agreement with NEEF for South-Doyle Middle School funds R-25-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (NEEF) FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 FOR SOUTH-DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve contract with Accenture LLP for Middle School Experience Consulting Project R-25-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ACCENTURE LLP FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE CONSULTING PROJECT AT A COST OF $230,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox County Board of Education for former Rule High School property transfer R-25-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE FORMER RULE HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY FROM KNOX COUNTY AND THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A NEW SCHOOL Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve fund balance designation for science textbooks R-25-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,970,000.00 FOR SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with Bureau of Education & Research for ELL staff training seminar R-25-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BUREAU OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SEMINAR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) STAFF MEMBERS AT A COST OF $5,597.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with UNC-Chapel Hill for KCS teacher training in TEACCH Autism Program R-25-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL FOR KCS TEACHER AND SUPPORT TEAM TRAINING IN THE TEACCH AUTISM PROGRAM AT A COST OF $19,300.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-2-204 — 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 $776,715.00. Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-1-206 — 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 $168,904.09 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for Gibbs Middle School R-25-1-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for receipt of a Student Success Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for Gibbs Middle School Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding R-25-1-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of grant funding up to $75,000.00 to fund the completion of the Literacy Specialist Cohort for 14 Knox County School employees Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve license for 'Disney's The Lion King Junior' for Holston Middle School R-25-1-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a performance rights license agreement with Music Theatre International for “Disney’s The Lion King Junior” for the term of November 7, 2024 through November 7, 2025 for Holston Middle School at a cost of $1,100.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve agreement with Fork Design, LLC for mobile library design R-25-1-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Fork Design, LLC Architect for the design of an existing school bus into a mobile library at a cost up to $2,000.00 Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for Alternative Bell Time Analysis R-25-1-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TransPar Group, Inc. for an Alternative Bell Time Analysis at a cost of $29,640.50 for the term of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, or upon completion of the analysis Schools
Shane Jackson’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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