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...

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...

Administrative Services If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact: 865-594-1620 Form Name AS-104A Conflict of Interest Statement     Asset Management If you are unable to find the form that you are looking for, please contact: 865-594-5076 or assetmanager@knoxschools.org. Form Name BO-202 Donation Receipt Form MO-18...

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...

 Incidents 07/25/2025 11:40 AM Bearden MS is Offline Bearden MS is experiencing a network outage. We are currently investigating.  Please return to this page for further communication and updates. 12:00 PM  KCS Technician restored connectivity.  Monitoring is ongoing. 07/24/2025 10:30 AM Bearden MS is Offline Bearden MS is experiencing a network out...

Eligibility Employees working at least 18.5 regularly scheduled hours per week have a basic term life insurance policy along with accidental death & dismemberment coverage provided by Knox County Schools at no cost to the employee. Policy Type Term Life – Effective while you are an active employee. Employees may convert to a Whole Life policy up...

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...

INTRODUCTION This handbook was developed to provide you with general information important to substitutes. Specificinstructions for a particular assignment will be provided at the school location. If you have questions that are not answered, please feel free to contact the building level administrator where you are substituting or the Human Resource...

Application Process 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. Complete the online application below Online Application Applicants must submit three professional references with valid email addresse...

  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 ...

Paying student fees is quick and easy through the Givebacks App. Whether your email address is already associated with a student or not, this guide walks you through each step. If your email is associated with a student Step 1: Open the Email Invitation from Givebacks You’ll receive an email from Givebacks letting you know you’ve been invited to acc...

General Information Welcome to the KCS Substitute Information Page! We value all of our substitutes, thank you for stepping in to support our schools.  Here, you will find information and resources you'll need to be successful. Pay Scale  Daily is equal to whole day; half-day worked is equal to half-rate.  Certified Substitute: Holds a valid teachin...

Bus routes are still being modified for the 2025 - 26 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...

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 ...

Quick links to websites - open a tab and click the logo. 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    ...

  Current Year July July 31, 2025 First Day for Teachers - (School-based In-Service Day) August August 1, 2025 Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK - 12) August 4, 2025 Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) August 5, 2025 Systemwide In-Service Day (Half-Day School-based); Administrative Day (Half-Day Teacher Work Day); 6th and 9th Grade Orientation Augus...

Please review this document in its entirety with your student. By signing this document (link below), I agree to the following requirements and conditions and accept financial responsibility for loss or damage of this device.  Student I accept responsibility for using the technology device at school and outside of school hours. I understand that thi...

      Section A – School District Organization   Descriptor Policy Title Issued Reviewed Revised A-100 School District-School Board Legal Status and Authority July 1995 October 2024 April 2024 A-110 School District Planning, Goals and Objectives July 1995 October 2024 December 2018 A-120 School Attendance Areas July 1995 October 2024 April 2024 A-13...

2025 - 2026 Salary Schedules This year, we continue an unprecedented opportunity to pay every teacher, every custodian, every principal, every secretary—every person—in KCS market value. By moving to a more streamlined salary schedule, our hope is that employees feel valued for their contributions to their students, their co-workers, and the future ...

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...

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...

Audience The information below is for KCS Substitutes to login to their email and/or Frontline.     Email & Frontline If you are reading this article, you are already at the KCS Help page. Look for the “Links” at the top right of the website:   Open the Faculty & Staff dropdown:   Frontline Sign In When signing into Frontline, your screen sh...

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 ...

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: 10/24 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...

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...

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....

Overview Qustodio is a FREE service that provides parents with a resource to supervise school-issued Chromebooks outside school hours. On nights (4:45 PM and 7:30 AM), weekends, and school holidays, Qustodio allows parents to: Apply custom web filtering, Set daily screen time limits, Set custom rules for certain days & times. (Ex: bedtime & ...

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 ...

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...

Students Prices Breakfast, Reduced $0.30 Breakfast, Paid $2.25 Lunch, Reduced $0.40 Lunch, Paid ES $3.25 Lunch, Paid MS/HS $3.50 Faculty Prices Breakfast $3.00 Lunch $5.00 Visitor Prices Breakfast $3.00 Lunch $5.00  ...

Overview 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. By making computers available to every student, we believe the district will have more flexibility to continue teaching during unusual circumstances, such as a weather event or a closure due to illne...

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...

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...

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: 11/24 Revised:   Knox County Schools shall establish, review, and annually rehearse an athletics emergency action plan (AEAP) for responding to serious or life-threatening...

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...

Knox County Schools Special Dietary Accommodations Protocol 2025-2026 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...

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...

Overview School Support Organizations (SSO) are organizations that collect or receive money, materials, or property from students, parents, or members of the general public whose primary purpose is to support a school district, school, club, or any academic, arts, athletic, or social activities related to a school. SSO Examples: Booster club Foundat...

Please be aware of the following policies when applying for grants. Once funding is awarded, all grants require acceptance by the Board of Education; the Grants Office will shepherd your grants through this process. (Please be aware that Donor's Choose are considered donations, not grants) State or Federal Funds of any amount require KCS Finance app...

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...

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 A:   School District Organization Knox County Board of Education Policy School District Planning, Goals and Objectives Descriptor Code: A-110 Issued: 7/95 Reviewed: 10/24 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 ...

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...

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 ...

  Login Assistance Aspen Canvas Givebacks LINQ Connect ParentSquare Qustodio Contact the KCS Tech Support or call: 865-594-1830    ...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  Academic Acceleration in Grades K-8 Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-123 April 2025    TIMELINE In grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, the window to be considered for acceleration for the next school year is April 1-30. All requests should be made in writing and submitted to...

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...

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...

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...

Category: Procedure: Facility Expansion Program New Capital Improvement Project Planning Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-F-150 April 2025   To provide for quality of service and fairness in service selection, architectural firms interested in performing work for Knox County Schools must respond to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). D...

  Overview Students at all CEP schools in the list below will have access to 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch daily while at school. Schools Schools listed below are designated as CEP schools for the 2025-26 school year.  ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY AMHERST ELEMENTARY AUSTIN EAST HIGH SCHOOL BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BEAUMONT MAGNET BELLE MORRIS ELEMENTA...

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...

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...

2025 - 2026 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 P...

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 ...

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...

The Aspen login (aspen.knoxschools.org) page has been updated! KCS Staff and Student Login - Instructions Click “KCS Staff and Student Login” button. Use your Microsoft account (same as your  Canvas login).     Family and Charter School Login - Instructions If you are: parent/guardian of a KCS student, OR  staff, parent/guardian at a Charter School,...

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...

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: 10/24 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 ...

“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...

Section A - School District Organization Descriptor Procedure Title Issued Revised AP-A-141 School Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather December 2008 October 2024 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 fo...

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...

All Knox County School employees may elect to participate in a 403(b) tax shelter plan. The employee should contact USI 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 following submission of the Tax She...

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...

120-Day Return to Work Retirees can return to work for a TCRS-covered employer for up to 120 days within a 12-month period without losing their retirement benefits. They can also contribute to a 401(k) or 457 plan, but the state will not match their contributions.   Return to Work with 70% Benefit Retirees can return to work as K-12 teachers, bus dr...

In 2016, the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation requiring the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) to establish a letter-grading system for public schools. Implementation of this measure was delayed by testing administration challenges and the impact of COVID-19, but school-specific A-F letter grades were released for the first time o...

  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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Process for Compliance Requests Fundraiser Authorization Form Submitter: SSO Officer Approver 1: Principal Approver 2:Director of Schools/Designee SSO Annual Registration Documents- Can start submitting July 1st each school year Due by August 1st Submitter: SSO Officer Approver 1: Director of Schools/Designee How to Enter Submissions Submission Stat...

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: 11/24 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 sha...

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...

  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...

TCRS Annual Service Statements For employees who participate in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS),  you have been receiving your annual retirement statements through the mail for quite sometime.  However, beginning this year, that will no longer be the case.  TCRS is implementing a new member self-service system, the Concord System...

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...

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...

Category: Procedure: Instructional Goals and Objectives  School Library Councils  Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-I-241-2 April 2025    OVERVIEW Each school will have a School Library Council as a stakeholder committee to support the school library media specialist’s work in effectively leading and administering the school library. In...

Category: Procedure: School District Organization School Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather Descriptor Code: Issued Date: Revised Date: AP-A-141 December 2008 October 2024 GENERAL It is occasionally necessary to temporarily close schools throughout the district due to inclement weather, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. The Superintende...

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 ...