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Johnson City board approves Market Street School as virtual program, expands alternative placements
Summary
The Johnson City Schools Board voted to create a separate virtual school, Market Street School, to meet new state requirements and give the district a distinct virtual school number and expanded alternative placement options for students in grades 1–12.
The Johnson City Schools Board of Education on June 2 approved the creation of Market Street School as a distinct virtual school and campus to house the district’s alternative and fully virtual programs.
The board voted to authorize the district to submit an application to the Tennessee Department of Education to reestablish a virtual school number and operate the Market Street campus for grades 1 through 12, including co-op arrangements so high‑school students can participate in extracurriculars at their zoned high school. The motion passed on a roll call vote.
Board members and administrators said the action responds to new state guidance tightening rules for virtual and alternative programs. In staff presentations, district leaders said the Tennessee…
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