Knox County Schools administrators plan to use the bulk of its share of the latest federal COVID-19 relief package to cover costs associated with virtual learning, as well as preparing for anticipated costs for next school year.
Knox County Schools will receive $50.8 million from the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund 2.0. Large portions will go toward filling virtual teacher positions, buying new textbooks and materials and continuing the technology plan that gives each student a laptop.
At Wednesday night's work session, school board members discussed how the money will be broken down to pay for costs from the previous school year and to sustain virtual learning options in the future.