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Board approves $24.4 million capital budget; officials outline how projects are chosen
Summary
Knox County Board of Education approved a $24.4 million FY26 capital budget. Staff described the district’s process for prioritizing projects, use of portables at Powell Elementary, facilities assessment software, and how rezoning and feeder patterns factor into long-term planning.
The Knox County Board of Education on April 29 approved the fiscal year 2026 capital budget for $24,400,000 and discussed how projects are selected and prioritized.
Board members asked how a school gets onto the capital improvement plan. District staff explained that capacity projections trigger major investments such as land purchase and new construction, while the facilities assessment and maintenance director’s information drive project…
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