Knox County Schools Grants and Software Contracts
Summary
The November agenda includes a $7.4 million roof replacement at Farragut Intermediate and Middle Schools, a $1 million indoor softball facility at Halls High, ADA improvements at Powell High stadium, and roof work at South-Doyle and Ridgedale. These affect student safety and school operations across several districts.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 28, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Over $8.5 million in school facility spending across the items.
Students, families, and staff at Farragut, Halls, Powell, South-Doyle, Ridgedale, and Austin-East schools.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
AGENDA COMMITTEE (November — October 28, 2026
The November agenda includes a $7.4 million roof replacement at Farragut Intermediate and Middle Schools, a $1 million indoor softball facility at Halls High, ADA improvements at Powell High stadium, and roof work at South-Doyle and Ridgedale. These affect student safety and school operations across several districts.
Audit Committee — October 26, 2026
The committee was scheduled to review findings from internal audits of the county's procurement card program and grants compliance to ensure proper financial controls.
COMMISSION — October 26, 2026
The agenda included numerous funding items and software agreements for Knox County Schools, covering commercial driver testing, IEP digital storage, plagiarism checkers, student instruction tools, and special education grants.
COMMISSION — September 28, 2026
The commission will review numerous school-related agreements, including roof replacements, prekindergarten grants, software partnerships, and food services.
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