Parent Responsibility Zone (PRZ) Used by school districts across the United States as a way to manage limited transportation resources. In Knox County, elementary students within 1.0 mile from their school, by the shortest route, are in the PRZ. Middle and high students within 1.5 miles from their school, by the shortest route, are in the PRZ. Bus o...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact Transfers : 865-594-1502 Form Revised Description AD-102 9/24 Application for Student Transfer (2025-26 School Year) AD-102Sp 9/24 Solicitud de Transferencia del Estudiante AD-122 3/23 Student Transfer Appeal  ...

The Benefits and Employee Relations Department is excited to announce American Fidelity as our Section 125 Plan Administrator.  This plan includes our Flexible Benefits Spending Accounts, as well as, other pre-tax options.  An American Fidelity representative will meet with each employee to help you understand your pre-tax benefits. The Knox County ...

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Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Athletics Emergency Action Plan Descriptor Code: C-222 Issued: 9/24 Reviewed:   Revised:   Knox County Schools shall establish, review, and annually rehearse an athletics emergency action plan (AEAP) for responding to serious or life-threatening inj...

  Form Revised Description CI-286 7/24 Parental Consent and Release for Field Trips (English) (Spanish) (Arabic) (Kirundi) (Swahili) CI-287 7/24 Parental Consent and Release for Field Trips (Bus Transportation) (English) (Spanish) (Arabic) (Kirundi) (Swahili) CI-288 7/24 Parental Consent and Release for Field Trips (High Risk) (English) (Spanish) (A...

Non-Faculty Fall Coaches - December 20th Golf Football Flag Football Soccer - Girls Volleyball Spirit (Football) Cross Country     Winter Coaches - March 25th Wrestling Basketball Spirit (Basketball) Bowling     Spring Coaches - May 23rd Track Soccer - Boys Baseball Tennis Softball Lacrosse       Extra Coaches Form BO-163 and payment must be receive...

Updated: January 2018 Important Information In the event of a discrepancy between any of the information contained in our orientation materials, the Employee Handbook and the Knox County Schools (“KCS”) Board Policy, the KCS Board Policy will govern. The purpose of this handbook is to provide information that will help with questions and pave the wa...

Faculty & Staff     TEAM Portfolio       Students         Families           Browser Bookmarks Consider making your frequented websites a bookmark in your browser(s): Create, find & edit bookmarks in Chrome or Firefox or Safari or Edge  ...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact Security Department : 865-594-3624 Form Revised Description Link                                                      ...

General Q: What is Edulog’s Parent Portal? How do I sign up to use it? A: The Parent Portal mobile app by Education Logistics, Inc. (Edulog) allows school districts to share planned and actual school transportation information with parents and caregivers. The app provides the latest planned time and location of the student’s school bus stop. It can ...

All Knox County School employees may elect to participate in a 403(b) or 457 tax shelter plan. The employee should contact a vendor of their choice to establish an account.  They must then submit a Tax Shelter Payroll Deduction/Change form to the Benefits office to start their contributions.  Payroll deducted contributions may begin the month follow...

General Information All meetings will be held in the KCS Boardroom in the Summer Place Building at 500 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902 unless otherwise noted. All work session, regular session, and special called meetings will begin at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All executive session meetings will begin at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise...

Federal Programs Department Overview The purpose of the Federal Programs Department is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. This purpose can be accomplished...

      Section A – School District Organization   Descriptor Policy Title Issued Reviewed Revised A-100 School District-School Board Legal Status and Authority July 1995 February 2024 April 2024 A-110 School District Planning, Goals and Objectives July 1995 February 2024 December 2018 A-120 School Attendance Areas July 1995 February 2024 April 2024 A...

Meeting Location All Board meetings are held in the Boardroom of the Summer Place Building located at 500 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902.  The public entrance may be accessed on the Walnut Street side of the Summer Place Building across from the intersection of Walnut Street and Wall Street.  The closest public parking is the Market Squar...

In order to request a placement for student teaching with Knox County Schools, your Educator Preparation Program (EPP) program must currently have a partnership and an established Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with our district. If you do not see your EPP listed below, please contact your institution's student teaching or internship coordinator....

Knox County Schools Special Dietary Accommodations Protocol 2024-2025 The School Nutrition Program is required to accommodate children with any type of documented medical or physical impairment that restricts the child’s diet as defined by the American Disability Act and ADA Amendment Act of 2008.  A separate form and process is required to accommod...

2024 - 25 Salary Schedules This year, we have been presented with an unprecedented opportunity to pay every teacher, every custodian, every principal, every secretary—every person—in KCS market value for the first time in decades. By moving to a more streamlined salary schedule, our hope is that employees feel valued for their contributions to their...

The following immunizations are required before students will be admitted to Knox County Schools. Preschool DTaP or DT  Hepatitis B (HBV)  Poliomyelitis (IPV or OPV)  H.influenzae (HiB): age younger than 5 years only Varicella (Chickenpox)  Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)  Pnuemococcal (PCV): age younger than 5 years only Hepatitis A Kindergarten DTaP o...

Before logging in to the selection tool, you can review your options by following these instructions.  Logging In The selection tool is in the Knox County SIS Apps Platform:   Log in using your Active Directory credentials: Employee ID will be your 9-digit employee number Password will be the same password used for email and other systems If you are...

Accessing the Growth and Achievement Selections Page Before logging in to the selection tool, you can review your options on the REA Department’s (Current Year) Growth and Achievement Selections page. This is found on the district website under: Go to the REA Department’s Home Page Log into the secure site by selecting Account->Sign in in the upp...

Effective Date: July 1, 2017 As provided in SP 46-2016, all school food authorities (SFAs) operating the federal school meal programs (National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program) must have a written and clearly communicated meal charge administrative procedure in place no later than July 1, 2017. All SFAs must have an administrati...

  Introducing the new KCS Text-A-Tip app and website, where students, families, staff, and community members can anonymously report safety or mental health concerns. Your tip could make a difference. Let's work together to keep our schools safe.  Click Here to Text-A-Tip Additionally, the KCS Text-A-Tip link can be found in student and staff Chrome ...

First Login If you have access to multiple schools student data, you will want to make sure that you add them all to your Favorite Locations. Once you have logged in and at the Landing Page, choose your module. If this is the first time that you have logged into Innive, then you will be given a choice to add schools to your Favorites Locations: Sele...

  If your student's account has a positive balance and you wish to receive a refund, please submit your request by emailing Kim Vomfell at kimberly.vomfell@knoxschools.org  In your request, please include: Student's Name  School Student ID Current mailing address to send the refund check.  As a reminder, positive balances will roll over to the next ...

Job Summary Substitutes are those who fill temporary vacancies created when teachers, teaching assistants or secretaries are absent or on leave from the workplace.  Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Qualified substitutes may be licensed or non-licensed. Licensed – State-issued teaching certificate Non-licensed – Transcript or diploma with th...

Request a Digital Resource to be Reviewed   Educators have the ability to submit a request for a product that they would like to add to the KCS organizational library, LearnPlatform . The first step to request a product is finding it.    The easiest way to find a product is using our search bar. Make sure that you are in you organization's library (...

Employee Eligibility Employees must complete an enrollment form to enroll in coverage. Employees must be regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours per week in a non-seasonal, non-temporary position in order to be eligible for dental insurance. Eligible Dependents Spouse (legally married) A child under the age of 26 who meets at least one of ...

Knox County Schools have specific zones set up for school attendance. Knox County students must attend the school in the zone where their legal parents/guardians reside unless granted an approved transfer. If a parent would like for their child(ren) to attend a school outside his or her zone beginning in the upcoming school year, a transfer must be ...

  Schools listed below are designated as CEP schools for the 2024-25 school year.  Students at all CEP schools in the list below will have access to 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch daily while at school.   ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY  INSKIP ELEMENTARY  AMHERST ELEMENTARY KARNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUSTIN EAST HIGH SCHOOL  KARNS PRESCHOOL BEARDEN MIDDL...

Incidents 11/20/2024 3:20 PM East Knox ES is Offline West Haven ES is experiencing a network outage due to power. We are currently monitoring.  Please return to this page for further communication and updates. 11/14/2024 3:00 PM West Haven ES is Offline West Haven ES is experiencing a network outage due to power. We are currently monitoring.  Please...

Important Notice Applicants applying for a certified position in Knox County Schools MUST hold a valid TN teaching license with appropriate endorsement. If hired and your TN license is not approved by the beginning of the school year, it will result in termination. Per (49-5-101) Basic requirements: No person shall be employed as principal, teacher ...

Employee Eligibility Employees must complete an enrollment form to enroll in coverage. Employees must be regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours per week in a non-seasonal, non-temporary position in order to be eligible for health insurance.   Eligible Dependents   Spouse (legally married) A child under the age of 26 who meets at least one...

KCS wants to make your transition into retirement as smooth as possible. We have come up with a list of a few things to remember. Employees must meet and/or complete paperwork with the Knox County Retirement and Pension Office Knox County Government will officially retire the employee the 1st day of the month following your last check To continue th...

Students Prices Breakfast, Reduced $0.30 Breakfast, Paid $2.00 Lunch, Reduced $0.40 Lunch, Paid ES $2.75 Lunch, Paid MS/HS $3.00 Faculty Prices Breakfast $2.25 Lunch $3.50 Visitor Prices Breakfast $2.50 Lunch $4.00  ...

District Name Phone Email 1 John Butler 865-617-2603 john.butler@knoxschools.org  2 Anne Templeton 865-352-7979 anne.templeton@knoxschools.org  3 Patricia Fontenot-Ridley 865-934-9067 patricia.fontenotridley@knoxschools.org  4 Katherine Bike 865-594-1630 katherine.bike@knoxschools.org  5 Lauren Morgan 865-594-1630 lauren.morgan@knoxschools.org  6 Be...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact HR: 865-594-1929 Form Description Physical Form Bona Fide Change of Address Home School Eligibility Form Club Sports Insurance Coverage Middle School Club Sports Checklist High School Club Sports Checklist Insurance Coverage Statement Insurance – Student Accident Clai...

High-performing and drastically improving schools are led by strong administrators. Choosing an effective administrator is often one of the most significant decisions school districts must make. Knox County Schools is committed to recruiting and retaining candidates that possess strong leadership skills, hold a passion for academic success, and a de...

In May of 2020, the Board of Education approved a 1:1 plan that will make a Chromebook computer available to every KCS student in Grades K-12, starting in August. This initiative was made possible by federal funding provided through the CARES Act, and will enable teachers to enhance their instruction through the use of technology. By making computer...

Employee Eligibility Employees must complete an enrollment form to enroll in coverage. Employees must be regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours per week in a non-seasonal, non-temporary position in order to be eligible for vision insurance. Eligible Dependents Spouse (legally married) A child under the age of 26 who meets at least one of ...

Section C:     General School Administration Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Cardiac Emergency Response Plan Descriptor Code: C-221 Issued: 9/24 Reviewed:   Revised:   Knox County Schools shall establish and annually review a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) at each school within the district.¹ Each school CERP shall: ...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact Health Services : 865-594-3735 Form Revised Description AD-H-326 6/23 Medical Form for Administration of Medication and Self-Medication Administration AD-H-357 9/24 Medical Order: Oral Feeding Protocol AD-H-358 9/22 Medical Order: Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Tube Feedings...

  Current Year August 2024   1 First Day for Teachers - (School-based In-Service Day) 2 Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK - 12) 5 Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) 6 Systemwide In-Service Day (1/2 day–School-based); Administrative Day (1/2 day–Teacher Work Day); 6th and 9th Grade Orientation 7 Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) 8 First Day for ...

Bus routes are still being modified for the 2024 - 25 school year. Please continue to check back for the most up-to-date information.   Knox County Schools provides free bus transportation to your child's school. The only exception is for students who live within the Parent Responsibility Zone (PRZ) of the school to which the student is zoned. If th...

Welcome to the launch of our new Knowledge Management System (KMS), KCS Help, an innovative and comprehensive platform designed to revolutionize how we access, share, and utilize information within our school system. This state-of-the-art system is a testament to our commitment to fostering an environment where knowledge flows seamlessly, empowering...

Bus routes are still being modified for the 2024 - 25 school year. Please continue to check back for the most up-to-date information.   Because of the wide-ranging appeal of the programming at these schools and the geographically diverse student population that programming attracts, transportation has to be handled a little differently than it is fo...

Knox County Schools is required to seek out, identify, and evaluate all youth (ages 3–22) with disabilities, including students enrolled in public, private or home schools, regardless of the severity of their disability. Child Find responsibilities apply to students who are homeless, migrants, ELs, and those in correctional facilities.  Early Child ...

Knox County School employees may elect to participate in a supplemental insurance plan. The employee will choose a vendor and contact them directly. The employee must then complete the Payroll Deduction/Change Authorization form.   All forms must be completed and given to the vendor agent or the Benefits office. Forms are due by the 5th day of the m...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact Benefits: 865-594-1686 Form Revised Description BO-121 11/08 Tax Shelter Payroll Deduction/Change Authorization BO-133 10/12 Classified Sick Leave Bank Request BO-135 1/13 Certified Sick Bank Enrollment Request BO-138 1/13 Classified Sick Bank Enrollment Request BO-14...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact Transportation : 865-594-1550 Form Revised Description AD-T-209 7/16 Parental Concern AD-T-211 8/05 School Bus Complaint MO-106 7/05 How to Get There (Directions to Schools)  ...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact Compensation: 865-594-1690 Form Revised Description BO-163 7/23 Payroll Invoice                              ...

401K Through the State of Tennessee All certified employees whether in the Legacy plan or Hybrid plan with TCRS are eligible to contribute to the State of Tennessee’s 401(K) plan through Empower.  For additional information, please visit http://retirereadytn.com.  While employees in the Hybrid plan are automatically enrolled in this program, legacy ...

Below are resources aimed at helping students and families get acquainted with how to stay safe online. Please click on the appropriate category for more information. Online Safety Hub New for the 2024-2025 school year, the online safety hub has articles for families related to screen time, app reviews and more.  Online Safety Hub     Internet Safet...

Substitutes are an integral part of our teaching and learning community. We appreciate your desire to become a substitute. Please use the information below to begin the substitute hiring process. Substitute Work Requirement - Substitutes are required to work 30 full days per school year (2 half days = 1 full day) to remain active on the substitute l...

What changes are being made to the employee salary schedule? These changes fall into three main categories:   Historic increases in employee compensation; Changes to the structure of the salary schedule; Adjustments to certain employee job titles, mostly in the Central Office.   Why are these changes happening? This initiative is driven by our prior...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact School Nutrition : 865-594-3640 Form Revised Description Link FSD-49 8/24 Medical Request for Meal Modification Download FSD-50 7/24 Parental Release of Dietary Restrictions Download          ...

What is the Sick Bank? Sick Bank provides additional sick leave days to members who have suffered a major personal illness, injury, disability or quarantine and whose personal leave, sick leave, compensatory time and vacation leave has been exhausted. The sick bank is different for certified and classified employees. How do Employees join the Sick B...

In a 2009 legislative session Senate Bill No. 293 was enacted which required the Tennessee Department of Education to develop parental involvement standards in public schools. Each school district and school will be required to report compliance on these standards. The compliance for the standards will be on the Tennessee Report Card beginning with ...

“Many voices, many cultures, one world!” We strive to support and educate all English Language Learners to become fully proficient in English and to gain an understanding of U.S. cultures so that they can be successful citizens in our dynamic global society by engaging in meaningful collaboration with all staff members who participate in the student...

Public If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact HR: 865-594-1929 Form Revised Description HR-175 7/24 UT Tower ID Badge and Parking Card Request Form HR-176 6/22 UT Tower ID Badge and Parking Card Return Form                        ...

  We are slowly moving away from paper applications for Free & Reduced. We will offer a limited number of paper applications in order to offer more efficient and speedier application processing. To apply, go to LINQ Connect A letter with more information will be sent to you. If you have not received a letter, please contact your student's school...

The home screen on your smartphone or tablet isn't just a place where your apps live. You can also add shortcuts to websites. Here's how to create an "app" for any website on your device, allowing you to access shortcuts directly from your home screen. iPhone or iPad Open Safari (other browsers, such as Chrome, won't work for this) Navigate to the w...

Section A - School District Organization Descriptor Procedure Title Issued Revised AP-A-141 School Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather December 2008 January 202 AP-A-142 School-Aged After School Child Care Program June 1997 October 2003   Section B - School Board Operations Descriptor Procedure Title Issued Revised AP-B-162 Submission of Items for...

Fall Registration begins April 1st Spring Registration begins October 1st To begin the process of securing a placement within our district, all students are required to complete the following steps: Step 1: Complete the Google Form to receive additional information Prospective field placement students must complete the registration using the link be...

Knox County Schools is proud to offer a device protection plan to all students in grades K-12. This plan covers accidental damage to school-issued devices. Our goal is to provide an option to limit a family's financial responsibility for some types of damage. There is no fee waiver for KCS device insurance this year. Device Protection Plan Descripti...

If you, or a student, has hidden or removed the “knoxschools.org bookmarks” from the bookmarks bar, you can return it.   Click the three vertical dots at the top right of the browser Choose Bookmarks and lists Right click on “knoxschools.org bookmarks” Make sure the bottom two choices are checked...

Create an account in SchoolCash Online Click "Sign In" at the top right. Find where it says, "New to SchoolCash Online?” Click here to register now Create a profile. Make sure to choose YES where it says, “Do you want to receive email notifications for new fees assigned to your student and updates on school-related activities?” Confirm your new acco...

Migrant Education is a federally-mandated program also known as Title I-C. Conexíon Américas is the responsible agency for overseeing the Migrant Education program throughout the state. This program offers supplemental educational programs to help migrant students and their families. Staff members also work to find and recruit both eligible students...

When adding a spouse or children to your health insurance, the State of Tennessee requires proof that they are in fact your legal dependents.  Acceptable documentation is as follows:  For your spouse, two documents are required: Proof of marital relationship. This can be either a marriage certificate or naturalization papers indicating marital statu...

To preserve the quality of the turf and provide a clean and healthy environment, the following are not allowed on synthetic turf fields:  Baseball, softball, or track spikes are not permitted. All footwear must be clean and free of dirt, mud, and other debris. No chewing gum or tobacco products are allowed on the field. No equipment may be secured t...

Section B:   School Board Operations Knox County Board of Education Policy Method of Election and Duties of Officers Descriptor Code: B-110 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 METHOD OF ELECTION In September of each year, the Board shall hold a called meeting to organize by electing a Chair1 and a Vice Chair to serve one-year terms, or until a...

School Year 2024 - 25 Pay Grade Job Class C1 - C2 EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER (CERTIFIED)INTERVENTIONIST (ACADEMIC, BEHAVORIAL)LIBRARIANSCHOOL COUNSELORTEACHER 101 CHILD NUTRITION WORKERCUSTODIAN 103 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTHEAD CUSTODIAN 1 104 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (SPED)HEAD CUSTODIAN 2SCHOOL NUTRITION STOCKMAN 105 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (SATELLITE)SCHOOL...

Section I:     Instructional Goals and Objectives Knox County Board of Education Policy Descriptor Term:   Instructional Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Descriptor Code: I-213 Issued: 9/24 Reviewed:   Revised:   Artificial Intelligence (AI) as defined by state law1 may be used by staff and students, provided usage adheres to the parameters...

District Policies and Procedures Board of Education policies and Knox County Schools procedures that are relevant to the use of  technology devices include but are not limited to the following: I-222- Internet Safety Policy J-211- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying or Cyber-bullying MC-107- Access to Electronic Media Form MC-108- Guidelines for A...

Name or Address Update If you need to make a change to your name and/or address, please use the link below: Employee Change Form Change of name notes:  If this is a name change, then you will automatically be assigned a support ticket once HR/Payroll have made the changes in Munis to start the email address change process. If you have made a name ch...

Section A:   School District Organization Knox County Board of Education Policy School Board Legal Status, Authority, Duties and Powers Descriptor Code: A-100 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 4/24 LEGAL BASIS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORITY The legal basis for education in Tennessee is expressed in the state Constitution and state statutes, as ...

Section A:   School District Organization Knox County Board of Education Policy School District Planning, Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: A-110 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 2/24 Revised: 12/18 PLANNING The Board of Education is charged, on behalf of the public, with the responsibility for determining the educational goals of the school system.  In c...

Category: Procedure: School District Organization School Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-A-141 December 2008 January 2020 GENERAL From time to time it is necessary to cancel classes across the school system due to poor road or school access conditions that have been caused by inclement weather suc...

 The Knox County Board of Education has identified the following legislative priorities for 2024:  LOCAL CONTROL Local boards of education are best equipped and informed to make decisions regarding the needs and challenges of their local schools. The Knox County Board of Education urges State legislative bodies and regulatory agencies to seek input ...

Safety, especially school bus safety, is a shared responsibility. We are each responsible for the safety of our students. School personnel, parents, drivers, the community, and even the students themselves share a common goal: a safe school year. Safety is a shared responsibility:  Help by doing you part! Bus Safety Tips Knox County Schools Transpor...

Board of Education Knox County Schools operates within policies set by a nine-member Board of Education. Board members are elected by district to a four-year term. Their constituency includes residents from the City of Knoxville, Knox County and the Town of Farragut. This body provides direction and oversight for all public schools within the county...

Any questions please contact Karen Goble, Facilities Use Coordinator: facilityuse@knoxschools.org or 865-594-1431  Auditorium Level Hourly Rate High School $30 Middle School $25 Elementary School $15 Gymnasium Level Hourly Rate High School $50 Middle School $30 Elementary School $20 Gym Balcony $20 Cafeteria/Commons Level Hourly Rate High/Middle Sch...

Looking for a career with Knox County Schools? All applications for employment for certified positions must be completed on-line. To assist you in completing your online application efficiently, gather the following information before you begin the process:   Information about college(s) attended including graduation date(s) Student Teaching/Intern ...