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School fees and ticket costs to public school athletic events-- what's the deal?

Replied Apr 22

Appointed vs. Elected Superintendents

Replied Apr 22

School Director Bills Considered in State House this week

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Pamela Treacy replied to Beth Watson Drinnen's discussion 'School fees and ticket costs to public school athletic events-- what's the deal?'April 22
I have often wondered what the law is regarding school fees. I recall once being told, but can't source it, that each school can set their own fees. So one school can charge a $5 science fee while another doesn't charge or charges $10. This is for...
Pamela Treacy replied to Lisa Starbuck's discussion 'Appointed vs. Elected Superintendents'April 22
ACT NOW -- just in: The 2 House Bills (0015 and 0952) will be debated in the House K-12 subcommittee tomorrow afternoon (today). Our only local representative on that committee is Bill Dunn. I have been told if this bill makes it out of committe...
Pamela Treacy replied to Jamey Dobbs's discussion 'School Director Bills Considered in State House this week'April 22
I got the following email: "The 2 House Bills (0015 and 0952) will be debated in the House K-12 subcommittee tomorrow afternoon. Our only local representative on that committee is Bill Dunn. I have been told if this bill makes it out of committee...
Pamela Treacy replied to Jamey Dobbs's discussion 'School Director Bills Considered in State House this week'April 21
Does anyone know what the status is on this bill?
Pamela Treacy replied to Jamey Dobbs's discussion 'School Director Bills Considered in State House this week'April 20
Last week, I wrote the School Matters founder's column on this topic. The article lists some of the reasons why appointed is better than elected. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/apr/14/appointing-school-chief-works-best/
Pamela Treacy replied to Angela's discussion 'Changing the start of the school day'March 25
Sorry my response was so short above. Karen filled in the details. We should probably be talking about a longer school year. It's projected about one of three kids will need remedial education after high school so more hours per week is probably n...
Pamela Treacy replied to Angela's discussion 'Changing the start of the school day'March 24
I hope you are joking. A four day school week is not the answer.
Pamela Treacy replied to Lola Alapo's discussion 'Knox schools chief to present budget'March 24
As elected officials this is decided by the school board -- but I don't think this should just be "left" to them. Changing the start times of our high school day, even in 7 schools, changes many things for the community. It effects parents, teache...

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God is the Answer. Education is His solution. That is why he sent his son, the Teacher. My feeling is if we improve education we improve the quality of life for everyone.

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Pre-K Roundup Scheduled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE NO: 08-038

April 7, 2008

Pre-Kindergarten Roundup scheduled

Knox County Schools will hold a Pre-Kindergarten
Round Up to receive applications for the
Governor's Voluntary Pre-K Program the week of
April 28 at 14 sites around the county.

To attend the Pre-K Program, students must be four
years old on or before September 30, 2008 and
reside in Knox County.

All applications will be accepted however,
students who meet the following eligibility
guidelines determined… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2008 at 2:44pm —

Pamela Treacy

Parents Do Your Homework

Nice post about School Matters in the KNS.


http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/mar/02/parents-do-your-homework/

Posted on March 3, 2008 at 9:09am —

Pamela Treacy

Neighborhood Conference March 8, 2008

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Since there are many volunteers who look at this site. I thought I would post this annoucement.



2008 Neighborhood Conference Announced
The 2008 Neighborhood Conference Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the Knoxville Convention & Expo Center located at 525 Henley Street. The Conference is organized to gather neighborhood groups, homeowners associations and interested citizens throughout Knox County and… Continue

Posted on February 25, 2008 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Pamela Treacy

Attention Teachers and Educators

Special Program in April.


Tennessee Outdoor Classroom Symposium Friday, Apr 25, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Learn how to create, maintain and utilize outdoor classrooms to enhance instruction in all subjects. For information and registration, visit Environment Education in Tennessee at www.eeintennessee.org

Posted on February 8, 2008 at 11:10am —

Pamela Treacy

Powell Community Forum

Community Candidate Forum at Powell High School (2136 Emory Road in Powell) Tuesday, January 15 6:30 Meet & Greet 7:00 Forum Bill Williams, Retired WBIR News Anchor, Moderator All 6th District Commission candidates confirmed to attend Forum 2nd and 3rd District School Board candidates confirmed to attend Forum Additional candidates to attend Meet & Greet All are welcome!

Posted on January 15, 2008 at 8:34am —

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At 2:58pm on October 1, 2007, Jennifer Lubke said…
Pamela, I am so pleased to hear about your efforts to invite KCS into the conversations at School Matters. This is a cutting-edge innovation! Please keep us posted.
At 3:49pm on August 15, 2007, Anthony Ingram said…
Thank you. It just goes to show that it does pay to read the newspaper!!
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