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Knox County Schools proposes rezoning to relieve Powell overcrowding; board to take community feedback before March vote
Summary
District staff recommended rezoning neighborhoods around Powell Elementary as the fastest, lowest-cost fix to overcrowding, saying projections show nearby schools have capacity; the board will hold community engagement in February and may return a formal zoning proposal in March.
Knox County Board of Education staff on Feb. 5 presented a proposal to rezoning parts of the Powell area to reduce overcrowding at Powell Elementary School, saying rezoning is the most immediate and fiscally responsible option available.
Doctor Adams and Miss Lautner led the presentation explaining the problem: a landlocked Powell campus with aging portables, traffic and parking constraints, and a growing population in the surrounding area. "We have a great school, great community, great teachers, great staff, but Powell has its challenges," Doctor Adams said, asking the board to consider a community-centered solution.
Staff presented the district’s…
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