Every two years, the Director of Schools shall recommend, and the Board of Education shall approve, a slate of impartial hearing officers to conduct termination hearings for tenured teachers. No individual shall be approved by the Board to act as hearing officer if that individual has a history of employment with Knox County Board of Education or with the Director of Schools. No individual shall be approved to act as hearing officer if that individual has a familial or financial relationship with a Board member or any other conflict of interest that would preclude the hearing officer from being fair and impartial. 

Legal Reference:  

1. T.C.A. § 49-5-512.

Approved as to Legal Form 
By Knox County Law Director 9/29/2017 
/Gary T. Dupler/Deputy Law Director