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KNOX COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION

John
Butler

Anne
Templeton

Patricia
Fontenot-Ridley

First District

Second District

Third District

Katherine
Bike

Lauren
Morgan

Betsy
Henderson

Fourth District

Fifth District

Sixth District

Steve
Triplett

Travis
Wright

Kristi
Kristy

Seventh District

Eighth District, Vice Chair

Ninth District, Chair

Jon
Rysewyk

Albert
Liu

Superintendent

Student Representative

REGULAR SESSION
OF THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUMMER PLACE BOARDROOM
500 W. SUMMIT HILL DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37902
MAY 7, 2026
5:00 P.M.

AGENDA

Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Announcements

Changes to the Agenda

Approval of the Agenda

Special Recognition of Albert Liu, 2025-2026 Board of Education Student Representative

Approve Superintendent's Employment Contract

Approve Superintendent Evaluation Instrument - Recommended by Strategic Plan Committee

Approve Contract No. 26-268 related to School Safety - Recommended by Superintendent

Consent Agenda

Payment of Bills

Approve Minutes of Meetings

April 6, 2026 Work Session
April 9, 2026 Regular Session

Items/Contracts:

Approve Agreement to Administer the School Nutrition Program(s), Local Agriculture Products Compliance Plan, and USDA Debarment Certification and SFA Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Education for School Year 2026-2027

Approve Award of Bid 3717 to American Paper and Twine division of Imperial Dade for provision of Cafeteria Disposables for a one (1) year term, which may be extended for four (4) additional years

Approve Contract with Metro Communications, LLC for provision of a Distributed Antenna System at a cost up to $15,000.00 annually for the term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, which may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms

Approve Form Agreement between Knox County Schools and Facilities that provide educational programming for youth who have been deemed neglected and/or delinquent by a court of competent jurisdiction for the 2026-2027 school year, which may be extended for four (4) additional years

Approve Out-of-State Educator Preparation Partnership Agreement with Mississippi State University for up to three (3) years

Approve Out-of-State Educator Preparation Partnership Agreement with iteach for up to three (3) years

Approve Dual Credit Agreement with Tennessee School of Beauty for provision of dual credit opportunities for students of Knox County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, which may be renewed annually through the 2029-2030 school year

Approve Contract with VanDoren Music LLC for a usage license and composing and arranging music for the Bearden High School Marching Band for the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to Knox County Schools

Approve Production Contract with Music Theatre International for Bearden High School's production of "Frozen" November 12-15, 2026 at no cost to Knox County Schools

10.

Approve use of Interlocal Purchasing Systems (TIPS) Contract with American Concrete Concepts, Inc. for provision of flooring services at Carter High School at a cost of $81,239.15 using Greenheck Fan Corporation Donated Funds

11.

Approve Request of Farragut Intermediate School to purchase and install an Adaptive Playground at a cost of $32,254.85 using Farragut Intermediate School PTO Donated Funds

12.

Approve Memorandum of Understanding with East Tennessee Community Design Center for Design Assistance and Programmatic Site Planning for an Outdoor Classroom at Hardin Valley Academy at a cost of $1,500.00 using Internal School Funds

13.

Approve Charter Bus Agreement with Rocky Top Tours, Inc. for Northshore Elementary School's field trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee September 29, 2026 at no cost to Knox County Schools

14.

Approve Production Contracts with Music Theatre International for Northshore Elementary School's productions of "Shrek the Musical Kids" and "Shrek the Musical Junior" during the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to Knox County Schools

15.

Approve Request of Sequoyah Elementary School to remove mulch and install turf on the school's playground at a cost of $109,932.00 using Sequoyah Elementary School PTO Donated Funds and Internal School Funds

10.

Board Policies

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-190 "Code of Behavior and Discipline" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading to rescind Knox County Board of Education Policy J-191 "Misbehaviors and Disciplinary Options" - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-193 "Student Suspension" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-195 "Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-196 "Admission of Suspended or Expelled Students" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-211 "Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying or Cyber-Bullying" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-212 "Student Conduct and Safe Relocation of Students" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-250 "Bus Conduct" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-280 "Alternative School Programs" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-281 "Alternative School Services" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-320 "Independent Evaluation of Students" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

Approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy J-330 "Student Counseling Program" as amended - Discussed at Policy Review

11.

Grants

Approve Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Turnaround Action Grant 6 in the amount of $1,328,728.00 for Austin-East Magnet High School, Northwest Middle School, Vine Middle Magnet School, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, Green Magnet Academy, and Maynard Elementary School - Recommended by Superintendent

Approve East Tennessee Foundation, Jablonski Family Memorial Fund Grant in the amount of $3,800.00 for support of families with unpaid meal debt - Recommended by Superintendent

Approve Isotek Systems, LLC-Isotek STEM Committee Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for Green Magnet Academy - Recommended by Superintendent

12.

Contracts

Approve Contract with Anixter Inc. for provision of Networking Materials at an estimated annual cost of $1,000,000.00 for the term of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, which may be extended for four (4) additional years (RFP #3715) - Recommended by Superintendent

Approve Contract with Canon USA Inc. pursuant to the provision of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (State of Tennessee Contract #87016) for provision of a Print Management Software at a cost of $500,000.00 for the term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029 - Recommended by Superintendent

Approve Increase to Contract with UES Professional Solutions 19, LLC for provision of Construction Testing Services (RFQ 3646) in the amount of $126,195.00 for construction testing and inspections for the new Farragut-area elementary school (Original Contract approved by Board on July 10, 2025) - Recommended by Superintendent

13.

Regular Agenda Items

Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Line-Item Transfers for the period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026 in the amount of $90,527.00 - Recommended by Superintendent

Approve Conceptual Design Package for work at Farragut Middle School at an estimated cost of $111,300.00, utilizing a combination of Innovative School Model Funds and Internal School funds - Recommended by Superintendent

Approve Waiver Application for English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum in Grades 9-12 - Recommended by Superintendent

Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County Education Association as recommended by the Collaborative Conferencing Management Team for a period of three (3) years - Recommended by Superintendent

Approve 2027-2028 School Year Calendar - Recommended by Superintendent

14.

Public Forum
Anyone wishing to speak to the Board during Public Forum must sign up by calling the Board of Education Office at 865-594-1623 no later than 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled meeting or sign up in person prior to the start of the meeting. This Public Forum is open to any educational topic.