F-121 - Building New Athletic Facilities

Written By Zack Brewer

Updated at July 27th, 2024

Section F:

 

 

Facility Expansion Program

Knox County Board of Education Policy

Descriptor Term:

 

Building New Athletic Facilities

Descriptor Code:

F-121

Issued:

7/95

Reviewed:

3/24

Revised:

5/24

The Knox County Schools shall provide funds for appropriate athletic facilities in the following situations: 

  1. When building new high school facilities. 
  2. When required to address Title IX issues verified by the Director of Schools or the Director’s designee, in consultation with the Knox County Law Director’s Office.
  3. For replacement due to condemnation, safety factors, or catastrophic loss. 
  4. When the facility is at the end of useful life. 

New and renovated facilities must meet applicable codes of authorities having jurisdiction and Board standards.  Facilities which are financed by sources outside the school system, must be fully funded and unencumbered by debt and must have a detailed plan for funding before submitting the request for final approval by the Board.  The Board must approve all projects prior to the start of construction. 

 

Approved as to Legal Form
By Knox County Law Director 3/18/2024
/Gary T. Dupler/Deputy Law Director

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