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In November, 2018, 92% of Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) delegates voted for a resolution urging lawmakers to oppose “any legislation or other similar effort to create a voucher program that would divert money intended for public education to private schools or organizations.” TSBA membership includes 141 Tennessee school boards, whose members are elected by Continue reading A Voucher by Any Other Name I was recently asked why the term limits for Knox County government officials do not extend to school Board members. The answer can be found in Tennessee Supreme Court documents from 2006-2007: IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE AT KNOXVILLE September 6, 2006 Session DIANE Continue reading Term Limits? A Timeline and Explanation of Governor Haslam’s Protested “Listening” Tour On Tuesday, August 21st at noon, the Tennessee School Boards Association forwarded to school board members, a press release from Governor Haslam’s office: NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a multi-phase plan, highlighted by a statewide listening tour, to Continue reading TN(not)Ready – part 1 This is being reposted from a social media conversation, regarding the budget and the relationship between the school board and county commission: What nobody seems to want to accept, is that the “budget” the BOE “passes” in April is not the actual, final budget. It is ONLY a REQUEST and is required of every office Continue reading We get along quite nicely; thanks. JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE FOUNDERS OF PROJECT GRAD KNOXVILLE April 17, 2018 As the original founders of the Project GRAD Knoxville partnership with Knox County Schools, we want to thank the Knox County School Board for delaying its vote on the FY18 budget Continue reading Statement from ProjectGRAD Once again, the Tennessee Department of Education has both failed to deliver a usable achievement test and refused to accept responsibility. The email from Commissioner McQueen to Directors of Schools makes it clear that they are blaming everything EXCEPT the department’s continued failures: Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 3:07 PM Subject: RE: Update Continue reading TN(still not)Ready The Knox County Board of Education works for the passage of new laws designed to advance the cause of improving education and for the repeal or modification of existing laws and the defeat of proposed laws that impede this cause. The Board’s current Legislative Priorities list and other information can be found here: https://www.knoxschools.org/board Continue reading Knox County BOE Legislative Priorities 2018 Unfortunately, there has been a lot of misinformation spread regarding the Knox County Schools employee and student harassment policies. I want share factual information, rather than trying to address every false claim that is being spread. The Knox County Board of Education reviews every policy, every year. It is actually required by state law, that Continue reading KCS Harassment Policy The Knox County Schools Board of Education recognized a need to make changes to discipline practices several years ago. After nearly three years of work, a clear and comprehensive plan has been created and presented for the Board to approve, but suddenly, there is a huge political push to put the brakes on all of Continue reading Overhauling Antiquated Discipline Practices Should Not Wait Please continue contacting your representatives in the Tennessee House and Senate to let them know that you oppose school vouchers. Public funds should remain in public control, rather than being pushed out to private corporations. Public funds are meant to be used for the public good. There are many choices available to people. Taking funds Continue reading School Voucher Issue Brief (TSBA) |
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