Knox County Schools superintendent on deciding snow days

'We're not going to risk safety': Knox County Schools superintendent on deciding snow days
A snowstorm is about to hit East Tennessee and deciding if Knox County's students will get a snow day is never an easy call. The district announced at 4 p.m. Jan. 9 that classes are canceled for Jan.
Banned books, security and school vouchers: A conversation with the Superintendent of Knox County Schools
A topic most parents have top of mind is safety. The Fall 2024 semester brought on a slew of school threats, prompting a message from both the Sheriff of Knox County Tom Spangler, and Rysewyk himself.
How do school districts decide when to take a snow day?
Here's when and how much snow East Tennessee can expect on Friday. "Glad you look nice and svelte ... while our city burns to the ground,” a TV host and producer wrote. Greenland’s public broadcaster has been canvassing residents’ opinions on US President-elect Donald Trump’s pitch to buy the autonomous Danish territory – and some of their responses might raise some eyebrows.
Knox County Schools superintendent rated 'above expectations' by school board and himself
After a big year marked by a significant salary hike for Knox County Schools employees and successful efforts to fill job vacancies, Superintendent Jon Rysewyk received an "above expectations" rating from the school board.
Snow day called: Rutherford County Schools will be closed on Friday
Rutherford County Schools will be closed Friday for a snow day, spokesman James Evans announced. "As you know, all the forecasts are calling for significant snow to affect our county Friday and travel is not recommended,
Knox County Schools closed Friday as storm could bring several inches of snow
Friday is a snow day for Knox County Schools students. The district announced the afternoon of Jan. 9 that schools would be ...
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KCS special education task force was only for show, not real reform | Opinion
Almost two years ago, in spring 2023, Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk started a review of the system's special-education policies, triggered in part by losing a federal lawsuit in ...
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Knox County Schools: "We didn't need legislation"
Superintendent Jon Rysewyk spoke after last night's budget meeting on the matter, saying the county didn't need legislation to focus on safety. A man who was charged following a shooting in ...
Knox County Schools recommends another 10-year term for Emerald Academy
Charter schools are public schools that are paid for with tax dollars but operate as if they were private. In Tennessee, ...
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Check Knox County Schools' new academic letter grades released from the state
"At Knox County Schools, we know that the incredible work of our schools can’t be captured by a single score or letter grade," KCS Superintendent Jon Rysewyk said in a news release. "Over the ...
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From school choice to November elections: A look at 2024 politics in Tennessee
No Tennessee school district has announced plans to arm teachers yet We asked Knox County Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk in August if he had been approached by any school members wishing to carry ...
KCS leaders outline decision making process as winter weather bears down on East Tennessee
“Tracking those usually 72 hours out or so working with the national weather service our team, usually its a team decision with us,” said Knox County Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk. Rysewyk and his ...