Knox Co. Schools to discuss their powers at procedural meeting, after intense discussion on Wednesday
After an intense discussion between board members during a work session on Wednesday, Susan Horn recommended planning a September meeting about board powers.
Author: WBIR Staff
Updated: 10:34 PM EDT August 4, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Instead of talking specifically about masks and COVID-19 on Wednesday, an agenda item led Knox County Schools leaders to an intense discussion about the power of the board and its authority to enforce health rules in schools.
It was introduced by Daniel Watson, who said the agenda item was a result of discussions with Superintendent Bob Thomas and the board's attorneys. He said that he decided to withdraw agenda items about health protocols and guidance from the Tennessee Department of Health to substitute it for a broader discussion about leaders' authorities.