Knox County Schools overview
Knox County Schools
How the elected board's budget and facility decisions affect schools and families.
Who makes district decisions?
The Knox County Board of Education approves district budgets, policies, and major school projects. It meets in work sessions and regular sessions; regular-session minutes record final votes.
Budget authority
The board approved a $717.7 million FY2027 general-purpose budget before a later county-revenue reduction required an amendment.
Capital planning
New and major school projects are planned with Knox County government through a five-year capital plan.
Family impact
A 2026 rezoning decision changes elementary attendance areas in the Powell area starting in 2027-28.
The minutes show board decisions and discussion, but they do not provide final school-by-school staffing assignments.
What the current board record shows
Major projects
Powell-area elementary rezoning
ApprovedThe board approved attendance-area changes involving Powell, Karns, Brickey-McCloud, and Amherst elementary schools to address Powell-area crowding.
- Board approved the rezoning proposal.
- The minutes describe 2027-28 as the planned start school year.
Funding
The minutes frame rezoning as a lower-cost option than a new school; no project budget is stated.
Recent news
Review of 33 official AgendaQuick meeting-minute records dated September 8, 2025 through July 22, 2026.
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